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Libreville |
Posted 4 years ago |
Job Title: Principal Water Supply and Sanitation Officer, AHWS
Reference: ADB/20/102
Location: Libreville, Gabon
Grade: PL4
Position N°: 50066100
Complex
- The Vice-Presidency for Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery (RDVP) is responsible for operational relevance, efficiency and effectiveness of the Bank Group’s operational programs and activities. The RDVP ensures that the Bank operates successfully across its Regional Members Countries (RMCs) and oversees the full implementation of all aspects of the Bank’s Regional Directorates.
- The Agriculture, Human and Social Development Complex (AHVP) leads in implementing two of the five goals, namely “Feed Africa” and “Improve the quality of life for the people of Africa”. The Complex comprises five departments: (i) Agriculture and Agro-Industry Development; (ii) Agriculture Finance and Rural Development; (iii) Gender, Women and Civil Society; (iv) Water Development and Sanitation; and, (v) Human Capital, Youth and Skills Development.
Selection Criteria
- At least a Master’s or equivalent degree in Civil Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Civil Engineering, Water Supply, Sanitation, or related discipline. Knowledge of project management is an asset for the position;
- Minimum six (6) years of proven and relevant professional experience in monitoring and managing water and sanitation projects, especially in Africa;
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of the activities of other multilateral and bilateral institutions that finance the water and sanitation sector;
- Demonstrate sound knowledge of the challenges of the water and sanitation sector, and ability to support RMCs in designing appropriate projects and programmes in the sector;
- Show good professional experience in water and sanitation project development, and technical support for projects;
- Possess strong experience working in a multicultural environment and leading project preparation and appraisal teams;
- Demonstrate strong ability to build and lead motivated and committed teams for project preparation and evaluation;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and/or French, with a working knowledge of the other language
- Proficiency in the use of common Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint etc.); Knowledge of SAP is an advantage.
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Deadline: August 21, 2020
Job Features
Job Category | Logistics / Transportation/ Supply |
Deadline | 21st August, 2020. |