19AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK
VACANCY NOTICE No ADB/19/VICE PRESIDENT
PRIVATE SECTOR, INFRASTRUCTURE AND INDUSTRIALIZATION
GRADE: EL
DUTY STATION: ABIDJAN, COTE D’IVOIRE
CLOSING DATE: AUGUST 3rd, 2019
THE COMPLEX:
The Vice Presidency for Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialization is central
to the Bank’s mission of developing the private sector, deepening the fi nancial sector,
improving infrastructure and accelerating industrialization. The main functions of the
Complex are to (i) strengthen the enabling environment for private sector development
conducive to inclusive growth and sustainable development, (ii) deepen fi nancial markets,
(iii) support the development of reliable and sustainable infrastructure, including urban
development, and (iv) place renewed emphasis on industrial and trade performance in
support of structural transformation across Africa. The Complex leverages knowledge,
co-fi nancing, and partnerships to attract private capital and work with governments on
delivering the Bank’s development agenda.
The Complex is responsible for :
(i) leading ‘Industrialize Africa’ strategy and co-leading the Integrate Africa one;
(ii) managing the full project cycle in its sectors of responsibilities, from project
preparation to completion, for private sector as well as public sector projects, in close
partnership with the Regions (iii) provide thought leadership in the areas under its remit
and related partnerships and initiatives; and (iv) acting as the Bank’s spokesperson in
these areas.
THE POSITION:
The Vice President (VP) will manage the Complex, its work program, activities, staff and
budgets. The VP will provide leadership on strategy, policy-making, new instruments,
resource mobilization, as well as project and program implementation and monitoring in
close collaboration with the Bank’s other complexes.
This role reports to the President and requires a minimum of 15 years of proven leadership
and relevant experience; an advanced degree in a related fi eld of study is also required.
Fluency in English and/or French, with a working knowledge of the other language
is required.
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