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Chief Resource Mobilization Officer

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  • Grade: PL-3
  • Position N°: NA
  • Reference: ADB/11/037
  • Publication date: 08/04/2011
  • Closing date: 05/05/2011

Objectives

The Resource Mobilization and Allocation Unit (ORMU), under the complex of the Vice Presidency for Country and Regional Programs and Policy (ORVP) leads the Bank’s resource mobilization activities and is responsible for major fund raising initiatives including the African Development Fund (ADF), coordination/preparation of all relevant documentation to support resource mobilization, and monitoring funds allocation and the implementation of debt-related initiatives.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Manage team in charge of drafting key negotiation documents, running the PBA
  • Monitor implementation of debt related initiatives such as HIPC/MDRI, new debt management capacity initiatives
  • Prepare regular progress reports to senior management on these debt-initiatives
  • Monitor work program and key deliverables
  • Lead/manage development of strategic options for raising and deploying resources and the Bank Group’s positioning within the global aid architecture; lead the conceptualization, elaboration and presentation of Bank Group resource mobilization and negotiation documents; elaborate policy and strategy papers relevant to resource mobilization and/or negotiation process; coordinate and oversee implementation of ADF replenishment meetings including administrative and logistical arrangements
  • Lead/manage the Bank Group process of allocating concessional funds to low income countries; implement the process for monitoring resource utilization; lead the preparation of progress reports for ADF Mid-Term Review; coordinate updating and or developing of resource allocation procedures and operational guidelines
  • Lead/manage the Bank Group’s debt relief program under the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative and the Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative (MDRI) and the Unit’s effort in support of Regional Member Countries arrears clearance and reengagement program; lead the monitoring and reporting of Bank Group's participation in debt-related activities including HIPC/MDRI debt relief, implementation of debt sustainability framework (DSF) and debt management capacity building initiatives; in collaboration with external partners, especially the World Bank and the IMF, support regional member countries’ efforts to develop their debt management capacities
  • Serve as the focal person for external and internal coordination, technical and analytical work on debt sustainability and debt management capacity; manage/coordinate the identification and implementation of staff training on debt-related issues; monitor the implementation of Bank Group’s debt-related policies and strategies;
  • Lead and/or participate in the organization of regular internal and external outreach events for the benefit of staff and other stakeholders to explain the activities of the different funds and key drivers of the allocation system; propose new policies guiding resource utilization as required; participate in key Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) Meetings, working groups on Debt and Performance Based Allocation, and important donor and international meetings; contribute to effective collaboration with other departments and complexes on economic and sector work.

Selection Criteria

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

  • Minimum a Master’s degree in economics, quantitative methods, modeling techniques or other relevant fields;
  • Preferably a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience; solid grounding in the use of quantitative methods; and understanding of both public and private sector perspectives would be an asset;
  • Fully established operational track record in achieving results;
  • Experience in the management of major replenishment exercises;
  • A good track record in fund-raising with international, public and private sector sources;
  • Familiarity with debt related issues and debt management strategies;
  • Proven ability to provide sound advice on how to articulate policy issues, set priorities and identify tradeoffs;
  • Demonstrated ability to work across institutional boundaries with various teams, build and lead a team of professional staff, and utilise talent and the expertise of team members productively;
  • Demonstrated ability to produce high quality work on short notice, take prudent risks and make timely decisions;
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills in English and/or French (with a working-knowledge of the other language).
  • High degree of discretion and tact in dealing with internal and external clients and stakeholders at all levels;
  • Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).

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  • Submitted by: Mohamed Mahdi YOUSSOUF, Div. Manager CHRM1
  • Approved by: Gemina O. ARCHER-DAVIES, Officer-in-Charge, 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

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