2017 Mo Ibrahim foundation leadership fellowship program

• Grade: NA
• Position
  N°: 50080938
• Reference: ADB/16/081
• Publication
  date: 12/08/2016
• Closing
  date: 14/09/2016
• Country: Côte d’Ivoire

Objectives

• Stimulate
  debate on good governance;
• Provide
  criteria by which citizens and governments can measure progress;
• Recognize
  achievement in African leadership and provide a practical way in which
  leaders can build positive legacies on the continent when they have left
  office;
• Support
  aspiring leaders for the African continent.

CONTRACT
TERMS AND DURATION:

1. The
   Fellow will work with the Bank for this purpose, for a period not
   exceeding twelve (12) months, the Foundation will finance the costs
   associated with the position on the following terms: the fellow will
   receive an annual stipend monthly paid by the Bank out of the funds
   provided by the Foundation. The Fellow may be required to travel to
   different locations on instructions of the Bank. All expenses related to the
   Fellow’s official mission travel, including travel insurance but excluding
   travel and shipping costs relating to assumption of duty and repatriation,
   will be borne by the Bank.
2. The
   Fellow will sign a contract with the Bank before commencement of service.
3. For the
   duration of his/her contract with the Bank, the Fellow will, for all
   operational purposes and purposes of conduct, be required to comply with
   the Staff Regulations and Rules of the Bank. Only the Bank and not the
   Foundation shall be entitled to direct and instruct the Fellow in his/her
   performance or conduct during the course his/her assignment with the Bank.
4. The
   Fellow is not a regular employee of the Bank, or is not granted a right to
   employment with the Bank. There is no obligation to hire the Fellow and
   there is no presumption of future employment at the Bank upon expiration
   of the twelve (12) month fellowship Term. The Fellow shall not be eligible
   for recruitment as a staff member of the Bank for a period of 1 (one) year
   from the date of termination of his/her Fellowship with the Bank or
   expiration of the 12 month Fellowship term (whichever is sooner).
5. The
   Fellow shall not participate in the Bank’s child educational scheme and
   staff medical insurance and retirement plans.
6. The Mo
   Ibrahim Foundation will ensure that the Fellow has his/her own medical
   insurance, child education and retirement plan arrangements.
7. The
   travel and shipping costs for the assumption of duty and repatriation at
   the end of the appointment will be borne and paid out of the Funds
   provided by the Foundation.

Duties
and responsibilities

1. Advise
   on and develop strategic initiatives to advance the Bank’s mission and
   objectives.
2. Plan,
   develop, and implement strategies for generating resources.
3. Conceive,
   develop and promote innovations in Bank development policies.
4. Review
   activity reports and financial statements to determine progress and status
   in attaining objectives and revise objectives and plans in accordance with
   current conditions.
5. Undertake
   other duties as assigned.

Selection
Criteria

1. be a
   national of an African country, residing anywhere in the world;
2. not be
   an active, non-active, retired, or separated staff member of the Bank;
3. not
   have close family relations with an active or non-active staff member,
   such as spouse, mother, father, sister and brother;
4. Government
   officials, active military personnel and political party leaders are not
   eligible;
5. age
   limit is forty (40) years for men and women and forty-five (45) years for
   women with children;
6. hold a
   minimum of a Master’s
   Degree in Economics, Engineering, Social Sciences,
   International Development, Business Administration, Finance, Banking or
   any discipline relevant to the Bank’s business: such as outstanding
   academic credentials, relevant work experience, strong communication
   skills, demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work with others;
7. have at
   least 7 (seven) years’ work
   experience relevant to the Bank’s activities;
8. demonstrate
   proven leadership and consultative skills;
9. have
   experience in strategic planning and execution ;
10. demonstrate
    knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management;
11. have
    enhanced skills in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures;
12. have
    experience in formulating policy, and developing and implementing new
    strategies and procedures;
13. demonstrate
    ability to develop financial plans and manage resources;
14. demonstrate
    ability to analyze and interpret financial data;
15. top
    notch professional with private sector experience;
16. strong
    writing and analytical skills;
17. demonstrate
    ability to communicate and interact with officials at all levels of
    government and to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in
    a diverse community;
18. demonstrate
    ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects.

1. Interested
   candidates should complete the online form at the Bank’s website:www.afdb.org/Careers.
2. Applicants
   must apply on line by no later than
   14 October 2016.
3. Applications
   will only be considered if they are submitted on line with a comprehensive
   Curriculum Vitae (CV)) indicating date of birth, nationality, education
   and relevant experience.
4. Applicants
   must also attach copies of academic transcripts and three letters of
   recommendation.
5. The
   selection process will include the Bank’s Human Resources Department
   carrying out an initial vetting of applications to develop a short list of
   ten (10) applicant files to be further reviewed by the Foundation. A short
   list of three (3) candidates will be presented to the President of the
   Bank (or his designate) for final selection.
6. Only
   applicants who fully meet the Bank’s requirements and are considered for
   interview will be contacted.

Apply
online