NEPAD-IPPF Special Fund Coordinator – PICU3 at the African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

Job Title: NEPAD-IPPF Special Fund Coordinator

Activities

• Coordinate the operational, administrative and institutional activities of the NEPAD-IPPF
• Lead the development, implementation, and periodic updates of NEPAD-IPPF’s five-year strategic business plans, ensuring alignment with the Fund’s long-term goals and the guidance of the Oversight Committee.
• Ensure the NEPAD-IPPF operates within the governance framework set by the Oversight Committee (OC), ensuring transparency, accountability, and compliance with AfDB and donor requirements.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the NEPAD-IPPF, including the management of resources, project pipeline development, and grant disbursement.
• Manage the Fund’s project preparation activities, ensuring the delivery of high-quality projects that are ready to attract public and private investment.
• Coordinate with African countries, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), and Specialized Institutions (SIs) to build their capacity in infrastructure project preparation.
• Ensure an efficient liaison and communication on NEPAD-IPPF activities with other relevant Bank departments, Donors, Partners, RECs, RMCs, and the Private Sector.
• Prepare and submit to the Fund’s Oversight Committee, for clearance, and to the Board of Directors, for information/approval all necessary reports of activities financed by the NEPAD-IPPF, including the annual report, mid-year report, work programs, etc.
• Organize and coordinate the statutory Oversight Committee meetings and any other meetings of the Fund
• Coordinate NEPAD-IPPF Bank’s engagement with key regional and global institutions (African Union Commission – AUC; African Union Development Agency – AUDA-NEPAD; etc.), donor partners, Regional Economic Communities, and other key stakeholders.
• Liaise with continental pan African institutions and Regional Economic Communities (RECs) on their priority programmes and projects for which assistance is sought from the NEPAD-IPPF and makes recommendations to management on possible support and interventions. Undertake consultation and advisory missions to regional and continental institutions and regional member countries for dialogue as necessary.
• Represent NEPAD-IPPF in high-level meetings, forums, and conferences, promoting the Facility’s role in Africa’s infrastructure development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with current and potential donors, ensuring continued support and funding for the NEPAD-IPPF.
• Lead efforts to mobilize additional resources to enhance the capacity of NEPAD-IPPF in project preparation.
• Mobilize new donors interest and contribution into NEPAD-IPPF and ensure the Fund’s sustainability
• Ensure and assist project promoters in reaching financial closure for viable projects funded by NEPAD-IPPF.
• Identify opportunities and develop strategies to attract institutional investors and private sector participation in NEPAD-IPPF activities and projects.
• Leverage partnerships among Project Preparatory Facilities (PPFs) to accelerate infrastructure development in Africa including participation in the Project Preparation Facilities Network (PPFN).
• Provide technical guidance and support to project promoters to ensure that infrastructure projects are of the highest quality and viability.
• Help to develop and manage recipients’ projects/studies from the idea to the projects/Studies to completion report.
• Conceive, develop and promote innovations in Bank infrastructure development policies, project design, preparation and structuring to improve Bank project and sector work.
• Maintain and continuously develop technical knowledge in infrastructure project preparation, financing, and sector-specific developments.
• Stay abreast of current trends and best practices in infrastructure project preparation and ensure effective knowledge sharing within the Bank.
• Regularly prepare and deliver various high-level reports, including strategic briefs, talking points, mission reports, back-to-office reports, and briefing notes to inform management and guide Bank interventions on strategic infrastructure initiatives.
• Ensure the visibility of the Fund is kept very high, up to date and well recognized
• Assist in other projects or strategy related activities of the Department/Division as the need may arise.

Candidate Profile

• Hold at least a Master’s Degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Politics & International Relations, Law, Public Policy, Development Finance or a related discipline.
• Have a minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience in Fund’s management (similar funds would be an advantage), regional infrastructure project preparation and implementation, infrastructure development and finance, project finance, regional infrastructure strategy development,
• Strong infrastructure project management experience in a DFIs/MDBs context with tangible results
• Strong and demonstrable experience in building partnerships, working directly with donors and managing investors relations.
• Successful experience in mobilizing funding from donors to support development activities
• Verifiable experience working in a Development Finance Institution, consulting, investment bank or international development agency will be an added advantage.
• Strong project management skills and competence and good understanding of project development cycle
• Robust analytical skills and the ability to write high quality technical reports to management and donors.
• Experience in dealing with Committees, Oversight Committees of Funds
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues in the workplace in a multi-cultural environment and to build effective working relations with colleagues.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to mentor, coach and work effectively as a team leader.
• Take initiative to improve policies/programmes and products to maximise efficiency.
• Engage, support and motivate others to implement efficient ways of doing things.
• Delivers quality initiatives to enhance team performance.
• Excellent spoken and written English or French, with a working knowledge of the other language.
• Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint). Knowledge of SAP is desirable.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is 11th October 2024. Therefore qualified and interested candidates can “CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION” it 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