AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK
VACANCY NOTICE N°. ADB/11/082
Position Title:
Principal Energy Specialist
Department:
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
CHANGE (ONEC)
Grade:
PL-4
Closing date:
05 June 2011
ONEC.1: North, West and Central Africa
Energy
Objectives: The Energy, Environment and Climate Change Department (ONEC) is in charge of managing the Bank
Group energy operations in Regional Member Countries (RMCs). It helps address climate change and environmental
issues by incorporating them into Bank Group supported operations and giving them the visibility required. ONEC
Department includes two energy divisions and a third division which is responsible for climate change and environment
issues. The main objective of the North, West and Central Africa Energy Division (ONEC.1) is to build on the Bank’s
sector skills and strengthen its capacity to become the leader in strategy, development, financing and implementation
of energy projects and programs in North, West and Central Africa.
Duties & Responsibilities:The Principal Energy Specialist (ONEC.1) will work under the general supervision and
guidance of the Manager, North, Central and West Africa Energy Sector (ONEC.1). His/her core duties/responsibilities
will include the following:
Policies, strategy, and frameworks
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contribute to the preparation of policies and strategies for Bank Group intervention in energy;
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contribute to country and regional strategy papers; undertake relevant studies and analyses; etc;
Project management:
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Provide expert advice on issues related to energy sector development including advice to RMCs for promoting
policies conducive to strong growth/development of the energy sector as well as other areas of activity of the
Division (creation of an enabling environment for private sector investments in energy projects, corporate
governance);
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Undertake activities related to the project cycle including (identification, preparation, appraisal, negotiations,
supervision and preparation of PCRs) and ex-post reviews of Bank operations focusing on the energy sector,
involving RMCs’ governments, other development partners and concerned parties or partners;
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Oversee and carry out an active and effective management of the assigned portfolio, including Sector Policy-Based
Operations and Institutional Support Projects;
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provide the required technical skills to design national and multinational projects that respond to the needs of the
RMCs and Regional Economic Communities (RECs) based on their priorities and selectivity;
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monitor energy sector developments and Bank activity in these sectors across the continent; develop sector
strategies and operational plans;
Knowledge Development:
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participate in the preparation of Energy sector assessment and other upstream analytical and diagnostic work to
inform Country Strategy papers (CSP) ; provide support to Country/Regional departments on policy dialogue with
RMCs relating to Energy sector and related issues; and ensure provision of quality advisory service to RMCs ;
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participate in the preparation of policy statements, papers, briefs and various reports on energy sector issues and
other areas relevant to the Energy, Environment & Climate Change Department;
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Represent the Bank in national and regional partnerships, networks, conferences, workshops, and training seminars
on issues related to Energy sector development and related issues;
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Undertake any other task as the Director ONEC and/or Manager ONEC.1 may assign.
Selection Criteria (including desirable skills, knowledge and experience):
At least a Master’s degree in engineering, Economics, Finance or Business
Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience in project origination and sector analysis;
Full understanding of the principles of project cycle and project implementation;
Proven ability to interact competently with the staff of government and donor agencies on issues relating to aid
coordination, as well as with the private sector;
Proven ability to build and lead a team of professional staff, and utilize talent and expertise of team members in a
productive way;
Good listener with demonstrated ability to present and win support for ideas as well as make effective and timely
decisions;
Capacity to initiate and manage innovations and change.
Competence in the use of Bank standard software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, MS Projects);
The incumbent should also have competence in (or ability/willingness to become quickly familiar with) the use of
various tools available and applied by the Bank such as SAP
Excellent written and verbal communications in English and French are desirable; at a minimum, proficiency in one
of the languages and knowledge of the other is a must.
Submitted by:
Date :
Mohamed M. YOUSSOUF
Division Manager, CHRM 1
Approved by:
Date :
Gemina ARCHER-DAVIES
Director, CHRM
Only applicants who fully meet the Bank's requirements and are being considered for interview
will be contacted. Applicants will only be considered if they submit an online application, and attach a
comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). The President, AfDB, reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower
level. The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are
strongly encouraged to apply:
www.afdb.org/jobs