Chief Quality Assurance Specialist - Quality Assurance Division

• Position title: Chief Quality Assurance Specialist - Quality Assurance Division
• Grade: PL-3
• Position N°: 50051000
• Reference: ADB /12 /166
• Publication date: 11/06/2012
• Closing date: 26/06/2012

Objectives

The African development Bank is a leading development institution in the continent, focused on promoting economic development and poverty reduction. It engages with the full range and complexity of development challenges in Africa. The Bank has integrated operations, lending directly the public and private sectors through a variety of instruments. It also provides advisory services. The Bank core operational priorities include infrastructure, private sector development, governance, regional integration, and engagement in fragile states. It has an increasing country presence through a growing network of 26 field offices. The Vice presidency of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) forms part of reforms introduced in the 2008-2012,Medium Term Strategy ( MTS) to improve coherence and coordination across complexes, ensure strategic priorities are reflected in resources allocation, enhance monitoring and management of performance, and strengthen the focus on results. Within the COO, the Quality Assurance and Results Department (ORQR) provides advice and support in the design, preparation and, implementation of operational policy matters, and spearheads the implementation of the Bank’ Action Plan on Quality and Results, including supporting the Bank’s international commitments on aid effectiveness in conjunction with other parts of the Bank. The department comprises four divisions: Results Reporting; Quality Assurance; Compliance and Safeguards; and Gender and Social Development Monitoring. Within ORQR, the incumbent will be will be responsible for developing and spearheading tools and processes aimed at enhancing the quality and results focus of Bank Group Country Strategies and operational cycles. The incumbent under the direction of the Manager, ORQR.2, will carry out the specific tasks described below.

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide guidance to regional departments on the quality-at-entry (QaE) assessment of Country Strategy Papers (CSPs) and Regional Integration Strategy Papers (RISPs) performed through the readiness reviews (RRs) exercise undertaken by the Division
• Undertake and coordinate RRs of CSPs and RISPs at the concept note and appraisal stage, support colleagues of the department in carrying out RRs, and ensure quality control of reviews submitted to country teams.
• Contribute to the annual assessment of the QaE of CSPs including by taking stock of CSP experiences and processes, recommending further refinements of QaE criteria and standards, identifying and disseminating good practices on country strategy formulation.
• Assist in developing quality assurance tools and processes related to the operational country cycle, including through CSP mid-term reviews, CSP completion reporting, and country portfolio reviews (CPPRs).
• Maintain effective working relationships with staff of Regional and Sector Departments, including Field Offices, to ensure Bank-wide ownership/internalization and effective application of quality assurance tools.
• Develop training materials and presentations to build up Bank staff knowledge and skills in the area of quality assurance and results, especially with respect to CSP processes and portfolio reviews.
• Carry out staff development activities in the area of quality assurance and results, especially through workshops in field offices to support the Bank’s decentralization.
• Liaise with country teams and the operations committee secretariat as required in carrying out the above functions.
• Ensure timely contracting of Consultants to support the effective implementation of the Division’s work program, including the drafting of Terms of Reference as well as the identification, selection and supervision of Consultants.
• Undertake any other task as may be assigned by the Manager ORQR.2.

Selection Criteria

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

• At least a Master’s Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field;
• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant work experience, preferably gained in a Multilateral Development Bank and/or in the field in ADB Regional Member Countries.
• Proven expertise in the preparation of country strategies and operations programming, country portfolio reviews, as well related economic and sector work.
• Excellent knowledge of Bank operational policies, procedures, and review processes.
• Knowledge of results-based approaches.
• Strong analytical/evaluative skills, with attention to details.
• Results-oriented, pro-active approach and hands-on attitude, ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team, strong communicator.
• Ability to write effectively in French and/or English with a working knowledge of the other. Competent in the use of standard software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, MS Projects); Knowledge of SAP desirable.

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• Submitted by: Harold AKINGBADE-TAYLOR, OIC,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