African Development Bank Group (AfDB) - Established in 1964, the African Development Bank is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 80 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries). 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.The Climate Change and Green Growth Department (PECG) invites Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing the above-described services.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Expressions of Interest: Project Management Specialist for the AAAP - PECG
Location: Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire (May require travelling in Africa and elsewhere)
Consultant Type: Individual Consultant
Duration of the Assignment: 12 months with possibility of renewal subject to good performance Estimated Starting Date: 1st July, 2023
Working Hours: 08:00 to 17:00 hours GMT
Job Family: Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth
Background
Climate Change and Green Growth Department:
The African Development Bank hereby invites Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in the following Assignment: Project Management Specialist for the African Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP), being implemented in partnership with the Global Centre on Adaptation (GCA).
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the Global Centre on Adaptation (GCA) are jointly implementing a strategic partnership program, the African Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP), aimed at mobilizing $25 billion to scale up and accelerate climate change adaptation actions across Africa.
The program has 4 pillars, namely (i) Climate Smart Digital Technologies for Agriculture and Food Security (Climate Smart DigitAg); (ii) African Infrastructure Resilience Accelerator (AIRA); (iii) Youth Adapt: empowering youth for entrepreneurship and job creation in climate adaptation and resilience ; and (iv) Innovative Financial Initiatives for Africa (IFI).
The Consultant will be primarily responsible for providing day-to-day support for project tracking, database management, technical and administrative support for the AAAP program within AfDB and ensure coordination with AAAP counterparts in the GCA office for overall smooth delivery of the program. A detailed work program will be agreed on commencement of the assignment.
Introduction
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the Global Centre on Adaptation (GCA) are jointly implementing a strategic partnership program, the African Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP), aimed at mobilizing $25 billion to scale up and accelerate climate change adaptation actions across Africa.
To support the delivery of the African Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP), the Climate Change and Green Growth Department (PECG) of the Bank is recruiting a long-term Project Management Specialist who will work within the AAAP secretariat, hosted by the department, to provide technical project management support to the AAAP program across the Bank and its partnership with GCA.
Duties and Responsbilities
The Project Management specialist will report directly, functionally & administratively, to the AAAP-AfDB Coordinator within the Climate Change and Green Growth Department (PECG) of AfDB; and under this arrangement also extend support to the AAAP-GCA coordinator given the joint nature of implementation of the AAAP program.
Overall direction of implementation of the AAAP will be jointly guided by the Director of Climate Change and Green Growth (PECG) Department at the AfDB and the Regional Director of GCA Africa office.
The project management specialist will be primarily responsible for providing day-to-day support for project tracking, database management, technical and administrative support for the AAAP program within AfDB and ensure coordination with AAAP counterparts in the GCA office for overall smooth delivery of the program.
S/he will be expected to provide support in the following areas:
Program Support:
Support the tracking of projects and standardisation of reporting and information processes across all pillars of the AAAP.
Ensure collection and consolidation of programme data and information as requested by the AfDB team and conduct analyses of AfDB data and prepare appropriate presentation and reports.
Support the monitoring of AAAP work programs and deliverables, update databases on a regular basis, and circulate related information when necessary.
Facilitate preparation and logistical planning for AAAP events, e.g. conferences, teleconferences, workshops, negotiations, meetings and missions of AfDB team and consulting firms.
Coordinate the procurement-related activities under the AAAP, including maintaining standard procurement documentation according to Bank’s rules and regulations, overseeing procurement of goods, works and services, maintain up-to-date procurement master data and transactions.
Support the development of the Youth Adapt Financing facility by providing coordination support to the Bank’s task leads and monitor and coordinate the activities of the consulting firm recruited to support the development of the facility.
Support the development of the Sustainability Campus Learning Management Training Platform by monitoring and coordinating the activities of the web development contractor.
Strategic Support:
Keep track of all workstreams of the AAAP, and identify key areas for synergies, improved productivity, and higher impact for consideration.
Anticipate and troubleshoot AAAP bottlenecks, offer solutions, and actively take part in supporting the resolution of them with creative and immediate solutions.
Provide direct technical and operational support to the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program to ensure implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of the program and its four pillars in line with the business plan, workplan and deliverables.
Support the AAAP coordinator in consolidating, drafting, and delivering timely and quality progress reports - monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, and annual - on implementation status of the AAAP program.
Contribute to drafting concept notes/proposals for resource mobilization and partnerships in support of the AAAP.
Support the organization of high-level events for the AAAP including drafting of event technical concept notes, strategic policy position papers, assist in sourcing speakers/moderators, drafting high-level invites, press releases, technical speaking notes, internal briefing notes, background technical documents, among others.
Qualifications and Experience Required
The Bank is looking for a proactive candidate who is committed and driven to deliver quality results. The key selection criteria for this position are:
Education: Minimum of a Master's Degree in Environmental Sciences, Climate Change Adaptation, Agricultural Sciences, Infrastructure development, Development Studies, Climate Finance, Environmental Law, or other closely related fields.
Experience: At least 5 years of relevant experience preferably in project management, climate change adaptation and resilience; climate or green finance; natural resources management; national and international climate policies and measures; program and project management in key development sectors including agriculture, resilient infrastructure, youth & jobs; and related fields.
Good knowledge of and some experience in specialized operational support functions (e.g., project management, database management, knowledge management, task management, major event/course planning, etc.) and ability to assist in applying relevant procedures, processes and systems.
Ability to work both independently, with minimum supervision and in teams; as well as ability to oversee the work done by the administrative staff of the Climate Change and Green Growth Department.
Good knowledge of climate change and green growth, and of multilateral climate governance framework and global climate finance architecture practices relating to Africa in general.
Ability to advise on the development and implementation of climate change adaptation projects.
Be familiar and knowledgeable about Africa’s climate change adaptation and resilience issues; negotiating positions; and conversant with climate change negotiation processes.
Experience in research and drafting of technical report, strategy, concept note and content of climate change funding proposal.
Excellent technical and analytical skills and established track record in operational and policy work on climate change, green growth, and climate finance matters.
Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback.
Proven networking, team building, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Commitment to teamwork and to working across disciplines.
Skills in facilitation, coordination, and demonstrated ability to work in an independent manner.
Strong analytical, writing, communication, and advocacy skills.
Mastery of standard MS Office applications, including Microsoft word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint; familiarity with e-presentation techniques; and ability to operate with on-line web-based applications.
Excellent drafting ability and presentation and communication skills, both oral and written; ability to explain complex issues to AAAP teams and external partners.
Work experience in an international organization is an advantage.
Language Requirements:
Excellent knowledge of the English language, with exceptional writing, presentation, and communication skills.
Fluency in French including excellent writing skills is an advantage.
Be a national of one of the member countries of the Bank.
Remuneration
The consultancy is a monthly lumpsum contract based on the Bank's remuneration scale and the level of experience and qualifications.
Application Closing Date
28th April, 2023 at 17:00 hours local time (Abidjan time)
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Expression of Interest comprising Letter of Motivation and detailed CV (PDF) to: e.adera@afdb.org copy: a.dorsouma@afdb.orgusing "Recruitment of a Project Management Specialist for the AAAP" as the subject of the mail.
For the attention of Ms. Edith Ofwona Adera, African Development Bank,
Climate Change and Green Growth Department,
Avenue Joseph Anoma, 01 BP 1387,
Abidjan, Côte d'voire
Tel: +225 20 26 42 19.
Note
The assignment will commence, initially, virtually, and when normalcy resumes in operations it will be based in AfDB Head Office in Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire.
Interested Individual Consultants must provide information on their qualifications and experience demonstrating their ability to undertake this Assignment (documents, reference to similar services, experience in similar assignments, etc.).
The eligibility criteria, the establishment of a short list and the selection procedure shall be in conformity with the Bank’s Procurement Policy and Procedure for the acquisition of consulting services funded by the Administrative or Capital expenditure Please, note that interest expressed by a Consultant does not imply any obligation on the part of the Bank to include them in the shortlist.