Principal Natural Resources Management Expert

• Grade: PL-4
• Position N°: NA
• Reference: ADB /11/013
• Publication date: 25/02/2011
• Closing date: 16/03/2011

Objectives

The main objectives of the Natural Resources and Environmental Management Division are to contribute to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) Nº7, namely to reverse the loss of natural resources and environmental degradation by year 2015. In so doing, it supports the promotion of sustainable livelihoods and health of the populations in Africa and the improvement of the socio-economic conditions of targeted populations, and promotes, at policy and operational level, the operationalization of sustainable protection and use of natural resources and the implementation of the Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs).

Duties and responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Division Manager, OSAN.4, the incumbent will contribute technical inputs to the Bank Group’s operational activities relating to natural resource management, through the review of the technical design and institutional arrangements for NRM and agricultural projects/programmes proposed for Bank’s funding and assessing their feasibility from the perspective of present and future benefits impact. In particular, he/she will:

• Contribute technical inputs in preparation of country strategy papers and portfolio reviews, with particular reference to the NRM and the rural development sector;
• Lead and participate in NRM projects identification missions and contribute to the preparation of pipeline of NRM and rural development programmes and projects and pre-investment studies for the country-lending programmes;
• Lead and participate in NRM sector reviews, NRM and rural development project preparation, mid-term reviews and project completion missions and processing;
• Lead the appraisal and processing of NRM and rural development projects and Terms of Reference (ToR) of studies proposed for Bank Group financing;
• Act as a focal point for natural resource management in various activities of the division including project development, implementation and supervision as well as co-ordination with other stakeholders within the Bank along with other donors and development partners;
• Undertake field missions to supervise project implementation and follow up on Bank financed operations;
• Review procurement documents from regional member countries in line with the Bank’s Group’s procurement procedures and make proposals for action by the Bank and executing agencies;
• Provide technical advice to the Bank’s Disbursement Division on the eligibility of project expenses;
• Review project feasibility studies and progress reports and make proposals for action by the Bank and executing agencies;
• Prepare ToRs and select consultants for missions and supervise the technical aspects of their work;
• Perform any other duty assigned by the Division Manager of OSAN.4 and/ senior management.

Selection Criteria

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

• At least a Master’s degree in natural resources management, environmental management or related disciplines;
• Preferably a minimum of eight (8 years relevant professional experience in development of NRM operations, policy formation, capacity building and project management in agricultural and natural resources management sectors;
• Proven writing and analytical skills in designing NRM operations; ability to initiate innovative approaches and originality at work; sound conceptual ability and updated knowledge of critical NRM and environmental management issues;
• Proven ability for team-working and multi-tasking; great facilitation, presentation, communication and computational skills; resourcefulness, attention to details and client orientation;
• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office application; knowledge of SAP a plus;
• Capacity to communicate and write effectively in English or French; good working knowledge of the other language.

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• Submitted by: Benson M. MAINA, Ag. Division Manager, CHRM.1
• Approved by: Gemina ARCHER-DAVIES, OIC, 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 AfDB President 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