African Development Bank Group Short Term Staff - Research Assistant, ECMR0 Jobs in Nigeria

African Development Bank Group Short Term Staff - Research Assistant, ECMR0 Jobs in Nigeria

Objective and Scope
The key objective of the Assignment is to coordinate the AWF’s activities to finalise the establishment and operationalisation of the Africa Urban Sanitation Investment Initiative (AUSII).
The Consultant’s responsibilities will be the following:

Coordinate the finalization and operationalization of AUSII documents – including the AUSII HighLevel Business Plan, Fund Manager ToR, and the 2-year AUSII work plan and budget, etc.

Coordinate the support and input of relevant Bank Departments to finalise the approval process for rolling out AUSII as a new window within the AWF.

Coordinate the overall operationalization of the AUSII window within the AWF.

Assist in finalising the AUSII Operational Procedures and coordinate implementation of the Procedures.

Coordinate the launch of AUSII to partners and clients. This will include contacting the relevant stakeholders, preparing the appropriate letters, management briefings, presentations, and other background material.

Represent the AWF when required and liaise closely with relevant stakeholders to coordinate AUSII’sinternational and regional outreach. This includes supporting the AUSII engagement with donors, international and regional partners.

Lead and coordinate the development of the AUSII project pipeline and funding proposals.

Support the preparation of ToRs and recruitment of key staff for the AUSII Fund Manager.

Support implementation of the AUSII Resource Mobilization Strategy – including providing background supports in preparation/ updates of marketing materials/ supporting documents

Lead preparations for AUSII investment fora – including liaising with the relevant Bank departments, host country, and preparing the relevant letters, briefings, and other relevant material.

Any other tasks that may be required by the AWF management to operationalise and manage AUSII.

Coordinate Bank’s/ AWF’s internal capacity building for the AUSII operations
Provide technical inputs/ coordinate the receipt of technical inputs in selection of AUSII’s geographical focus among the RMCs

Coordinate with the established AUSII’s country focal persons in planning and rolling out AUSIF’s operations.

Experience and Skills
The suitable candidate will be a high calibre individual with the following qualifications and experience:

At least a Master's Degree in Water / Sanitary Engineering, Economics and/or Finance, International Development, Business Administration, or other related fields.

A minimum of 12 years of relevant professional experience working in or within the international development space with a strong understanding of the water, sanitation and hygiene

(WASH) sector –including the latest global trends. Priority will be given to candidates with many years of practical experience in sanitation in developing countries.

Demonstrate knowledge of multi-lateral development finance institutions (DFIs) procedures and client engagement.

Experience in establishing and/or managing a thematic trust fund for a bilateral/multi-lateral donor.

Extensive experience interacting with bilateral and multilateral donors, as well as non-traditional donors such as private corporations, non-profits.

Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English and/or French, with a working knowledge of the other language.

Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and a multi-cultural environment.

Competence in the use of the standard Microsoft software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Accountability

The Consultant shall work under the overall supervision of the AWF Coordinator, in coordination with the AHWS department Front Office and other parties involved in the operationalisation of AUSII (AWF personnel, the AHWS in general, the AHVP Complex and Front Office, and other relevant departments of the Bank).

He/She shall be subject to the administrative requirements for consultants of the African Development Bank.

Time Frame and Duty Station:

The consultancy will commence in May 2023 for 12 months with the possibility of renewal.

The consultancy is based at the AfDB Headquarters in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; African Development Bank Group Short Term Staff - Research Assistant, ECMR0 Jobs in Nigeria

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