Senior Water and Sanitation Engineer at the African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

Job Title: Senior Water and Sanitation Engineer

Activities

• mming of Sector Priorities with reference to Infrastructure:
• Provide technical advice/assistance to RMCs for the development of their water security and sanitation sector programming and tools towards ensuring a water secure environment
• Contribute to the review, preparation and updating of policies, strategies, business plans and guidelines related to water security and sanitation, in line with the Bank’s Group’s strategy on water (2021-2025).
• Support RMCs, in mainstreaming water security and sanitation as well as broader Integrated Water Resources Management principles in their policies, strategies and development plans
• Assist RMCs in identifying institutional capacity building and reform requirements
• Identification, Preparation and Appraisal of Water and Sanitation Projects / Programs:
• Identify, prepare, appraise, monitor and evaluate the implementation of water supply and sanitation programmes as well as multi sector projects, utilizing technical background and experience.
• Initiate Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) and support the development of Non-Sovereign Operations (NSOs) in collaboration with the Bank Group ecosystem.
• Process projects for Bank Group financing (includes loan negotiations and preparation of agreements, loan effectiveness) and monitor compliance of RMCs to Bank Group procurement procedures.
• Utilize knowledge and lessons learned from past and current portfolio to inform policy dialogue and new projects/indicative operation pipeline and programmes.
• Ensure inclusion of proposed studies and projects in the pipeline of projects and Lending Program.
• Ensure that projects conform with RMCs policies, priorities and development plans as well as with Bank Group acceptance criteria, policies and priorities.
• Propose implementation and project financing; and collaborate in arranging co-financing of water supply and sanitation projects/programmes to leverage resources when necessary.
• Manage project portfolio in accordance with Bank rules and procedures (includes planning, reporting, and follow up of agreed actions), identification of capacity gaps of RMCs and provision of tailored support
• Perform project completion missions with a view to preparing project completion reports
• Provide strategic contribution in the conduct of country and/or sector studies to promote efficient and effective water resources management in order to assist economic transformation of RMCS.
• Contribute substantially to sector analytical work focusing on: (i) Emerging water resource challenges; (ii) promotion of Integrated Water Resource Management; and (iii) the broader water security.
• Document and disseminate current developments in the field of climate change for water sector related projects customizing best practices form other international organizations.
• Foster and contribute to the coordination and collaboration with other development partners and non-government institutions to advance the water agenda
• Represent the Bank in Sector Donor Group meetings in the country.
• Perform other related administrative or technical duties:
• Represent the AHWS in meetings related to the water and sanitation sector within the Bank, and externally.
• Perform other related administrative or technical duties by Drafting responses for the Manager’s, Director or Director General’s signature on water and sanitation related issues.

Candidate Profile

• At least a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Water and Sanitation Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, or related field with a focus on water security and sanitation
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional working experience in water security and sanitation programming, project management, and policy formulation at national level. In-depth knowledge and practical experiences with integrated water resource management, climate change and water governance modalities.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, conceptualize and synthesize complex water security and sanitation sector issues (translated into effective oral and written briefs)
• Knowledge of water security and sanitation, sector reforms, public-private partnerships, sector coordination, innovative financing mechanisms and pro-poor strategies in the country
• Experience in undertaking project cycle activities particularly: investment planning, identification, preparation, appraisal and supervision of water security and sanitation sector infrastructure (including water supply and sanitation, dams, storage, water conveyance structures, irrigation, climate risk management, etc.)
• Strong analytical skills, in designing water and sanitation sector operations, including climate risk assessments
• Ability to initiate innovative approaches and originality at work
• Professional experience in multilateral and bilateral development finance institutions and working experience into the region are preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a multi-cultural environment sustaining partnerships, and to build effective working relations with clients and colleagues
• Problem solving – Applies knowledge of past situations/trends as appropriate; generates and tests multiple hypotheses or explanations for a given situation.
• Client orientation – Identifies client needs and business trends and proactively consults with them to deliver integrated, customized solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably 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 18th 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