African Development Bank Job in Nigeria for an Operation Assistant
African Development Bank (AfDB) established to strengthen dialogue
between the Bank and the Government, is recruiting to fill the vacant
position of:
Job Title: Operation Assistant, OSHD.3
Reference: ADB/15/160
Location: Nigeria
Grade: GS7
Position N°: 50071232
Objectives
- The Human Development Department (OSHD) is in charge of the
Bank’s interventions in the social sector (including education, health
and social protection).
- The Department carries out its work within the overall goal of
poverty reduction and in conformity with established Bank policies and
strategies on education, health, and social protection. The Department
includes three Divisions: (i) Health (OSHD.3), (ii) Education, Science
and Technology (OSHD.2), and (iii) Poverty Reduction and Social
Protection (OSHD.1).
- The OSHD is guided by the Bank’s Human Capital Development
Strategy which focuses on increasing competitiveness and employment
opportunities; ensuring value for money and accountability for improved
service delivery; and ensuring inclusion and social cohesion.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the general supervision of the Division Managers of OSHD.1 and
OSHD.3, the incumbent will carry out the following duties and
responsibilities:
- Provide operational support to OSHD.3 Division Manager;
- Manage the division's database and perform any task related to data entry and analysis as required;
- Support Division Managers, Lead Sector Experts and OSHD Project
Managers in managing OpsCom's (Operations Committee) schedule and
coordinate with teams, as appropriate, including the two regional
resource centres and field offices;
- Assist in preparing documents, briefing notes, spreadsheets and correspondence necessary to manage projects / programmes;
- Take notes during meetings, draft correspondence and prepare minutes as requested;
- Coordinate matters related to SAP, BPPS and other information
technology aspects with the Corporate IT Services Department (CIMM), and
provide assistance to Division Managers, Lead Sector Experts and
Project Managers;
- Manage all logistics issues-related to OpsCom's weekly meetings
and organize other meetings, appointments, lunches and events to ensure
these activities are responsibly managed;
- Manage the electronic data archiving system of the Division;
- Establish a database to track disbursements, on-going projects,
aged projects-related disbursements, problem projects, potential problem
projects and those to be supervised;
- Monitor projects to be implemented and those whose last disbursements dates need to be extended;
- Facilitate training on the use of the Bank-wide Project
Processing Schedule (BPPS) to ensure teamwork, transparency and
accountability in the process of reviewing operations for Bank documents
to be submitted to the Board for approval or information;
- Ensure regular information update on projects included in loan programmes;
- Perform any other operational support duties requested by OSHD
Management and any other duties deemed necessary to Division Managers.
Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience
- At least a Bachelor degree or its equivalent in public administration, management, Information Technology or related field.
- Working experience with multilateral development banks.
- Proven high level initiative, enthusiasm and team spirit.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of the Bank’s standard software (Word, Excel, Access and Power Point); knowledge of SAP will be an asset.
- At least five (5) years relevant practical data management
experience, with progressively higher responsibilities in an
international organization.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and/or French, with a good working knowledge of the other language.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
NB: This Position does not attract international Terms and Conditions of
Employment. (Incumbents of the Position will be considered as Local
Staff and will not have International Status).
Application Deadline 12th November, 2015