EOI - Long-term Consultant (UMDF) - PICU at the African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: EOI - Long-term Consultant under the Urban and Municipal Development Fund (UMDF) - PICU

Location: Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
Consultant type: Individual Consultant
Department Assignment : Infrastructure and Urban Development Department (PICU)
Duration of the Assignment: 132 working days over a 8-month period, renewable based on performance and availability of funds
Tentative Date of commencement : The Consultants will be expected to start in June/July 2023 or a mutually agreed date upon completion of the selection process and upon signature of the contract.
Supervision: The consultant will report to the Director of PICU
Job Family: Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialization

Brief Description of the Assignment

• We hereby invite Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in the following Assignment: Strategic Advisor to the Infrastructure and Urban Development Department (PICU).
• The services to be provided under the Assignment include: (a) provide strategic advice to the PICU Director on integrated urban development (b) advise on development of a partner engagement strategies and Infrastructure and Urban Development policy dialogue; (c) Assist PICU with advice on governance and financing of Infrastructure and Urban development, support delivery of the AfDB African Cities Program.(d) provide strategic guidance to PICU in the further development of operational projects, and any other overall PICU and UMDF activities.

Objectives of the Consultancy

• The main objective is to support the Department’s work in rolling out and operationalizing the African Development Bank’s Strategic Frameworks and provide transaction and business development support to the Infrastructure and Urban Development Department.
• The Consultant will be responsible for supporting the Bank to realize its vision for infrastructure and urban development, and future prospective areas of intervention in the sectors.
• Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Department Director, the consultant will assist and support the quick mobilization and cost-effective delivery of planned activities as well as any additional tasks as required.
• Task 1: Support the Department Director and Division Managers in identifying and structuring PPP and financing mechanisms in support of urban & infrastructure development;
• Task 2: Assist with the development of a partner engagement strategies and Infrastructure and Urban Development policy dialogue; providing strateguc guidance for engagement with national and local governments, financial institutions, and the private sector.
• Task 3: Assist PICU with advice on governance and financing of Infrastructure and Urban development, support delivery of the AfDB African Cities Program.
• Task 4. Provide strategic guidance to PICU in the further development of operational projects, and any other overall PICU and UMDF activities.
• Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Department Director, the consultant will assist and support the quick mobilization and cost-effective delivery of planned activities as well as any additional tasks which may be required.

Deliverables

• The consultant’s deliverables will be further specificed in a workplan decided at comencement of services.

Profile of the Consultant

• Hold an Advanced University Degree in an Urban Development Finance related disciple, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Development Finance, Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration or related discipline;
• Have a minimum of twenty-five (25) years professional experience in urban development, urban policy, institutional and financing aspects of projects, knowledge of private sector participation, and the connection to economic development and poverty reduction, PPP transaction advisory or Investment, M&A, privatization advisory on buy and/or sell side, and/or project finance – all with focus on the infrastructure and urban development sectors, with specific experience in Africa;
• Experience in national and/or local government is considered an advantage.
• Having private sector experience will be an added advantage. Knowledge of economic developments and market trends in Africa;
• Strong experience across the infrastructure asset class with sound knowledge of their respective market and transaction structures, sector trends, legal and regulatory requirements and stakeholders value, and with proven track record of infrastructure transactions;
• Strong analytical and transactional structuring skills.
• Sound business judgment in identifying business opportunities as well as strong business development and client relationship skills;
• Ability to operate in large, culturally diverse and geographically dispersed teams;
• Working experience in multinational organization in Africa and/or specialized experience in similar organization/s would be considered an advantage;

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2023 ( 23:59 hours Abidjan local time).