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Job Title: Front Office Division Manager
Activities
- Plan, direct, and coordinate the day-to-day functioning and implementation of the Division’s programmes that align with ALSF’s overall mission and objectives.
- Oversee the development and execution of work plans, ensuring that all activities are strategically aligned and contributing to the overarching goals of ALSF.
- Monitor the progress of various projects and initiatives, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the desired quality standards.
- Oversee the financial management of the Division, including budgeting, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting.
- Ensure the responsible allocation and utilisation of resources across all units, maintaining transparency and accountability.
- Conduct financial analysis and risk assessments to guide strategic decision-making and safeguard ALSF’s financial health.
- Lead the development and implementation of strategies for resource mobilisation to support ALSF’s programmes and initiatives.
- Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation framework to assess the impact and effectiveness of ALSF’s programmes.
- Advise on utilisation of MEL findings to inform strategic planning, improve programme design, and enhance decision-making.
- Provide reports to senior management, the Management Board, stakeholders, and donors, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.
- Lead the development and implementation of effective communication strategies to promote ALSF’s mission, values, and achievements to both internal and external audiences.
- Ensure consistent and coherent messaging across all communication channels, enhancing ALSF’s visibility and reputation.
- Represent ALSF at meetings, conferences, and events, effectively conveying the organisation’s objectives and achievements.
- Lead the identification and cultivation of strong constructive relationships and development of strategic partnerships that align with ALSF’s objectives and enhance its impact.
- Oversee negotiation and management of partnership agreements, ensuring mutual benefit and alignment of interests.
- Monitor partnership activities to ensure they are delivering value and achieving intended outcomes.
- Lead, motivate, and manage a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and identify development opportunities for team members.
- Promote a positive work environment that encourages innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth.
Candidate Profile
- Holds at least a Master’s Degree in Law or Business Administration or international Development.
- Admission to the Bar of (or diploma to practice law in) a member of the African Development Bank is desirable/recommended but not a requirement.
- A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in a managerial or supervisory role, preferably in a legal or development organisation.
- Demonstrated experience in legal advisory, strategic leadership, operational management, and team supervision.
- Proven track record in managing cross-functional teams and driving organisational performance.
- In-depth understanding of the legal aspects of sovereign commercial transactions especially in the ALSF focus areas – energy, infrastructure and PPPs natural resources and extractives, and sovereign finance transaction.
- Strong understanding of development financing, legal support services, and the operational environment of international organisations.
- Strong analytical skills, decisive decision making and ability to conceive, formulate, and implement policies and programmes.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong professional network and proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders, partners, and donors.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
- Ability to communicate and write effectively in English and/or French with good working knowledge of the other language.
- Citizenship of a signatory member of the African Legal Support Facility.
Application Instructions:
The application deadline is 6th November 2024. Therefore qualified and interested candidates can “CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION” t is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.
Website:
Official Job Website: https://www.afdb.org/en
Note
- This position does not attract international terms and conditions.
- The post holder will be considered as a local staff and will therefore not have international terms and conditions of employment.
Job Features
Job Category | Customer Service / Call Centre / Front Desk / Receptionist Jobs, Front Desk Jobs |