Division Manager Microeconomic (ECMR.2) Recruitment @ afdb.org

Division Manager Microeconomic (ECMR.2) Recruitment @ afdb.org – Division Manager Microeconomic, Institutional and Development Impact – ECMR.2. For those of you interested in internationally related jobs, this post, Division Manager Microeconomic – ECMR.2 Recruitment @ afdb.org. is for you. This post contains all about this recruitment exercise, especially how you can build a career working for this International/Interregional Bank. Division Manager Microeconomic Recruitment @ afdb.org

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Division Manager Microeconomic (ECMR.2) Recruitment @ afdb.org

The Bank:

However, the bank and its activitied can be summarised as follows:

1. Established in 1964, the African Development Bank (AfDB) is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent.
2. There are 80 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries).
3. The Bank’s development agenda is delivering the financial and technical support for transformative projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
4. In order to sharply focus the objectives of the Ten Year Strategy (2013 – 2022) and ensure greater developmental impact, five major areas, all of which will accelerate our delivery for Africa, have been identified for scaling up, namely; energy, agro-business, industrialization, integration and improving the quality of life for the people of Africa.

Division Manager Microeconomic (ECMR.2) Recruitment @ afdb.org Recruitment Conditions:

• Position title: Division Manager Microeconomic, Institutional and Development Impact – ECMR.2
• Grade: PL2
• Position N°: 50092400
• Reference: ADB/17/414/2
• Closing date: 18/11/2018
• Country: Côte d’Ivoire

Division Manager Microeconomic (ECMR.2) Recruitment @ afdb.org

THE HIRING DEPARTMENT/DIVISION

Firstly, the Macroeconomic Policy, Forecasting and Research Department (ECMR) is dedicated to  generation of high quality knowledge in area of development in Africa.

Again, it provides technical support to operations and Regional Member Countries through rigorous analytical work; engages in impactful policy dialogue with decision-making bodies within and outside of  Bank.

Most importantly enhances  operational effectiveness of  Bank in achieving the High 5s. The activities of the department re structured around  Macroeconomic Policy.

Consequently, Debt Sustainability and Forecasting on one side, and  Microeconomic, Institutional and Development Impact on the other.

Division Manager Microeconomic (ECMR.2) Recruitment @ afdb.org

The Microeconomic, Institutional and Development Impact Division (ECMR.2) focuses on microeconomic issues related to development finance, infrastructure development, private sector development, industrial organizations, governance, competitiveness & investment climate, agriculture, institutions, and regional integration to support the High 5s.

In addition, ECMR.2 is  institutional anchor of the ex-ante Additionality and Development Outcome Assessment (ADOA) and Impact Evaluations (IEs) of Bank’s operations. As such it is  key part of Bank’s Results Measurement Framework and  primary tool for mainstreaming Development Outcomes.

Division Manager Microeconomic (ECMR.2) Recruitment @ afdb.org

THE POSITION:

Under the supervision and guidance of  Director of Macroeconomic Policy, Forecasting and Research, (ECMR); the Manager  of Microeconomic, Institutional and Development Impact Division, ECMR.2 will be responsible for

(i)Designing and executing  program of analytical work covering selected African development issues, both directly and in cooperation with other African and international research centers and institutions with  special emphasis on the High 5s and  Bank’s Ten-Year Strategy;

(ii) Overseeing and managing  team of professional economists providing technical support and advise to project appraisal teams processing lending operations through ex-ante assessment of Additionality and Development Outcome Assessment (ADOA) – Division Manager Microeconomic Recruitment @ afdb.org.

(iii) providing leadership and inspiration in  undertaking of quality research and analyses in Africa’s economic development, with emphasis on microeconomics and development impact analysis in the Bank, which aims to enhance the scope and standards of Bank operations, economic and sector work and policy dialogue with RMCs;

Division Manager Microeconomic (ECMR.2) Recruitment @ afdb.org

(iv)_ Leading the design and execution of  Bank’s impact evaluation activities in close coordination with other sector complexes;

(v) Providing technical input in economic and sector work, CSP & RISP preparations, development of policies, in line with Bank’s High 5s;

Under the supervision of Director of ECMR, the Division Manager Microeconomic, Institutional and Development Impact Division (ECMR.2) will be responsible for the following:

A-  Work program validation and execution, talent and budget management.

B-  Management of division’s Additionality and Development Outcome Assessments (ADOA) workflow. ADOA is a decision making tool that performs ex-ante evaluation of the Bank’s value added (i.e. additionality) and expected development outcomes of lending operations.

C-  Plan, manage, organize and undertake activities relating to  conduct of policy relevant research on Microeconomics, Institutional and Development Impact in accordance with Bank’s High 5s. This involves:

D- Support senior management and other AfDB sector departments to deliver on  Bank’s High 5 agenda

E-  Represents  Bank in international and regional conferences, seminars and workshops

F-  Performs other tasks as requested by  Director and senior management

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience for Division Manager Microeconomic Recruitment @ afdb.org

1.  Hold at least  Master degree in Economics, Finance, or related discipline.

2.  Have  minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in microeconomic issues related to development finance, infrastructure development, private or financial sector development, industrial organizations, governance, competitiveness & investment climate, agriculture, institutions, and regional integration. Minimum of 3 years  professional experience dealing with economic evaluation and analysis of projects is necessary.

3.  Publication record in international peer reviewed journals, or proven record of publications of reports, working papers, books focusing on microeconomic issues related to development finance, infrastructure development, private and financial sector development, industrial organizations, governance, competitiveness & investment climate, agriculture, institutions, and regional integration.

4.  A good understanding of  Bank or similar organizations Environmental & Social policy requirements

Division Manager Microeconomic (ECMR.2) Recruitment @ afdb.org

5.  Strong knowledge and background in the use of statistical and econometric methods and packages in development economics and microeconomics research. Theoretical knowledge to develop and implement research programs.

6.  Proven ability to build and lead team of motivated staff, and utilize talents and expertise of team members in  productive way.

7.  Capacity to initiate and manage innovation and change.

8.  A strong drive for results,  ability to carry out swiftly and efficiently numerous competing demands, and capable of managing competing priorities.

In continuation; Division Manager Microeconomic Recruitment @ afdb.org

9.  Ability to make presentations, engage in public speaking

10.  Proven ability in development policy research and analysis of economic conditions that re of relevance for  High 5s (Bank priority areas).

11.  Ability to design and conduct research programs/projects

12.  Proven skills in drafting and preparation of policy memoranda,  notes and speeches

13.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French or English, with  good working knowledge of  other language.

14.  Competence in use of leading econometrics software packages and in Microsoft Suites (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access).

Division Manager Microeconomic (ECMR.2) Recruitment @ afdb.org

THIS POSITION IS CLASSIFIED INTERNATIONAL STATUS AND ATTRACTS INTERNATIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Should you encounter technical difficulties in submitting your application, please send an email with a precise description of the issue and/or a screenshot showing the problem to: HR Direct HRDirect@AFDB.ORG

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

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Deacon Anekperechi Nworgu, a seasoned economist who transitioned into a chartered accountant, auditor, tax practitioner, and business consultant, brings with him a wealth of industry expertise spanning over 37 years.