Chief Information Classification Officer - General Secretariat : PL-3

• Position N°: NA
• Reference: ADB/12/53
• Publication date: 22/03/2012
• Closing date: 30/03/2012

Objectives

The key work objectives of this position is to classify Bank wide information in all forms and formats to ensure: i) their strategic alignment in support of business objectives before disclosure of such information; ii) availability, confidentiality, integrity, and audit ability of the Bank's information; iii) reduction of adverse impacts on the Bank's business operations to an acceptable level; and, iv) conformity and full compliance with the Bank’s Information Classification policy.

Duties and responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Coordinator for Disclosure and Access to Information (DAI) and the general supervision of the Bank’s Secretary General, the Chief Information Classification Officer’s main responsibilities are as follows:

• Put in place a strategic and operational framework for the Bank’s Information Classification System;
• Develop and regularly maintain the classification guidelines for the Bank in line with the above strategy and operational framework;
• Classify all Bank documents in accordance with the DAI policy;
• Carry out extensive inventory of information of the Bank and ensure their classification in accordance with the Disclosure and Access to Information Policy (DAIP);
• Put in place an efficient system of document searching according to classification of information;
• Develop and regularly maintain an indexation system of Bank-wide documents in line with the DAI policy;
• Develop and apply effective security controls to the Bank’s information systems by establishing appropriate information; classification labels in line with the DAIP prescriptions;
• Be the focal point in the Bank for information classification and declassification issues in relation to the DAI policy in particular, and for the Bank as a whole, in general;
• Design a training content to be part of the DAI training program for staff on constant basis;
• Design appropriate steps for staff to follow in classification of documents;
• Assist and advise staff in classification and declassification of Bank’s documents;
• Establish and maintain a framework to ensure that information and documentation are aligned with objectives and consistent with applicable Bank rules and regulations;
• Advise on any current and potential security and regulatory issues affecting the Bank’s information and assess their impact on the Bank;
• Work closely with the Information Security team of the Bank under the Security Unit;
• Develop guidelines for document classification, including the networks for sharing information within the Bank;
• Provide leadership on expert innovative systems for classification of information;
• Provide expert advice and recommendation to the Coordinator for Access to Information, Secretary General, Senior Management and others.

Selection Criteria

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

• At least a Master’s degree in Library Science, Information Systems, Governance, Social Science, Public Policy or any other similar discipline. In addition, a Diploma or Certificate in Information Security will be an advantage;
• Preferably a minimum of 7 (seven) years of relevant practical experience in the field, preferably with the Bank or any similar institution;
• Good understanding of Information Classification systems, strategies, policies, principles, procedures, and standards;
• Good knowledge of information generation and classification, and up-to-date awareness of latest developments in thinking and practice of other MDBs on information classification requirements;
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry standards and guidelines pertaining to all aspects of information classification;
• High level of organizational and analytical skills;
• Knowledge in all aspects of computer security in multi IT areas: database, classification, operating systems specific applications, etc.;
• Strong experience in the use of Information technology tools, SAP and the standard Bank MS office applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint); databases, with good knowledge of Management Information Systems;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and/or English with a working knowledge of the other.

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To apply for this position, you need to be national of one of AfDB member countries.

• Submitted by: Mohamed Mahdi YOUSSOUF, Division Manager, CHRM.1
• Approved by: 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 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