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Chief Aviation and Air Transport Officer at the African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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Abidjan Cote d'Ivoire
Posted 3 months ago

Job Title: Chief Aviation and Air Transport Officer

The Complex

  • The Vice Presidency for ‘Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialization’ (PIVP) focuses on: (i) developing the private sector; (ii) deepening the financial sector; (iii) improving infrastructure (transport, urban, ICT; cross-cutting); (iv) accelerating industrialization; and (v) boosting intra-African trade.  PIVP plays the lead role in: (i) preparing and supervising Non-Sovereign Operations (NSO) in PIVP Sectors; (ii) coordinating NSO processes; (iii) developing and sharing relevant Sector Knowledge; (iv) support the Regions on Sovereign sector operations; and (v) managing Complex Sovereign operations.  PIVP combines analytical work and policy dialogue in its sector with financing of specific operations, be they loans, guarantees, or equity investments.

The Hiring Department

  • The role of the Infrastructure, Cities and Urban Development Directorate is to foster advancement of infrastructure and cities in Africa by detailed development of appropriate interventions which the Bank might finance on a regional, national or a continent-wide basis.
  • The Chief Aviation and Air Transport Officer is responsible for the Bank’s vision for aviation, as well as air transport infrastructure and services and its potential future areas of intervention.

The Position
The purpose of the position as follows:

  • To act as the Bank’s principal expert on Aviation & Air Transport infrastructure and Services.
  • To strengthen and maintain the Bank’s understanding of the Transport and Logistics sector and its role in the development of the continent.
  • To advise on future investments in the sector by the Bank and its regional member countries

Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Division Manager, the Chief will perform the following duties:

Aviation & Air Transport infrastructure and Services Strategy:

  • Devise, maintain and revise the Aviation & Air Transport infrastructure and Services Strategy of the Bank in consultation with internal stakeholders and taking account of long-term trends in Transport & Logistics and the development of the continent.
  • Ensure the appropriate implementation of the strategy through communication and advise to all relevant stakeholders in the Bank, particularly operations functions, and define a monitoring framework.
  • Identify and develop any necessary policies to underpin the strategy.
  • Consult as necessary with external partners and Regional and non-Regional Member Countries on the form and efficacy of the strategy.

Aviation & Air Transport infrastructure and Services Knowledge:

  • Manage a team to develop and maintain the Bank’s expertise on Aviation & Air Transport infrastructure and Services to support the development goals of the Bank and the continent.
  • Devise the Bank’s contribution to key Aviation & Air Transport infrastructure and Services development themes, e.g. SAATM.
  • Coordinate and work alongside key partners, such as other Multilateral Development Banks and the World Economic Forum to design Aviation & Air Transport infrastructure and Services -based programs and solutions for the economic and social infrastructure development of Africa.
  • Develop and maintain, in collaboration with partners, a detailed database of statistics and economic models relating to Aviation & Air Transport infrastructure and Services, both African and global in nature, to support proper analysis of the impact of the sector for development and the relative state of Aviation & Air Transport infrastructure and Services in Africa.

Aviation & Air Transport infrastructure and Services Advice:

  • Act as a focal point for advice to Regional Member Countries on Aviation & Air Transport infrastructure and Services issues.
  • Represent the Bank at global, regional and national conferences and workshops on Aviation & Air Transport infrastructure and Services.
  • Provide cutting edge advice on Aviation & Air Transport infrastructure and Services investments, e.g. SAF, to foster public and private partnerships and the use of all the Bank’s financing instruments.
  • Provide direct support to Aviation & Air Transport infrastructure and Services operations staff in the field, particularly in order to improve the impact and the financial and economic analysis of projects.
  • Advise operational staff on Aviation & Air Transport infrastructure and Services trends and the consequences they have for future project development and design.
  • Identify appropriate Aviation & Air Transport infrastructure and Services training for internal and external stakeholders.

Industry Expertise:

  • Provide strategic industry insights and technical support to the Infrastructure and Urban Development Department (PICU) at key stages in the project cycle of Aviation & Air Transport related Projects.  
  • Provide sector knowledge to evaluate Aviation & Air Transport related projects from a commercial, managerial, technical, developmental and cross-cutting perspective, e.g. climate change and gender.
  • Publish policy briefs, Economic and Sector Works (ESWs), studies and reports on Aviation & Air Transport infrastructure and Services for development, taking into account the comparative advantage that the Bank can bring to bear to any specific subject or theme. Convene associated workshops and media events to solidify the learning across Africa.
  • Develop and safeguard the Bank’s brand as a source of Aviation & Air Transport infrastructure and Services knowledge for Africa by detailing the quality of output expected from the division and ensuring that it is attained.
  • Work within a team to mobilize resources from within the Bank and from external partners to support the delivery of the Bank’s aviation activities and for support to client projects.

Competencies (skills, experience and knowledge)

  • Hold at least a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transport Engineering, Aviation & Air Engineering, Transport Planning, Transport Economics, Transport Logistics, or related discipline
  • Have a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in Multi-lateral Financial Institutions or relevant institutions with proven experience in developing countries
  • Ideally, will have public and/or private sector experience in Aviation & Air Transport infrastructure and Services
  • Planning and Organizing: Establishes a systematic course of action for self and others in order to accomplish objectives; determines priorities and allocates resources effectively.
  • Client orientation: Ensures that the client is considered to be of primary importance in all transactions and interactions. Strives to understand, and when appropriate, anticipate client needs, and ensures that the client receives the best possible service from the Bank.
  • Communication: Provides clear and concise oral and written communication; presents oral information with clarity and appropriate style and adapts language and style to suit the requirements of a particular audience.
  • Highly developed technical and strategic knowledge of Aviation & Air Transport infrastructure and Services.  
  • Good knowledge of financing instruments and options, e.g. leasing.
  • An ability to make sense of complexity and to express this simply both in writing and orally.
  • Effective consultation and advisory skills to ensure relevancy
  • Ability to lead a team of specialists and to take forward projects, often in collaboration with other partners.
  • Attention to detail to create quality output and to set standards for the team.
  • Mentoring to develop skills within the team and to improve the quality of output and outcomes.
  • Budget management.
  • Objective setting and staff evaluation.
  • Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other.
  • Competence in the use of standard MS office applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) and preferably SAP.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is 13th April, 2025. 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/about-us/careers

Job Features

Job CategoryTransport Officer

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