Social Development Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

African Development Bank
 

Vacancy Notice No ADB/16/034
 

Job Title: Social Development Officer, EARC
 

Department / Division: Human Development Department (OSHD) / Poverty

Reduction & Social Protection Division (OSHD.1)
 

Report Line: Division Manager, OSHD.1
 

Duty Station: Eastern Africa Resource Centre (EARC), Nairobi

Kenya.
 

SAP N°: 50067402
  

Information on the Position: This Position does not attract international Terms

and Conditions of Employment. (Incumbents of the Position will be considered as

Local Staff and will not have International Status).
 

Closing Date: 8th

March 2016
 

Objectives: The Human Development Department (OSHD) is in

charge of the Bank’s interventions in the social sector (including education,

health and social protection). 

The Department carries out its work

within the overall goal of poverty reduction and in conformity with established

Bank policies and strategies on education, health, and social protection. 

The Department includes three

Divisions: 

(ii) Education, Science and

Technology (OSHD.2), and 

(iii) Poverty Reduction and Social

Protection (OSHD.1). 

The OSHD is guided by the Bank’s

Human Capital Development Strategy which focuses on increasing competitiveness

and employment opportunities; ensuring value for money and accountability for

improved service delivery; and ensuring inclusion and social cohesion.

The Social Development Officer will perform technical, procedural and

record-keeping tasks contributory to the work of programs concerned with social

and political issues relating to human beings as members of organized

communities, including such tasks as reviewing and extracting relevant material

from selected publications; obtaining background information from varied

reference sources; drafting standard correspondence; responding to general

questions; coordinating meeting arrangements; compiling data for reports; and

related support functions.
 

Duties and Responsibilities:
 

The incumbent will report to the head

of the organizational unit, OSHD.1 and work under the administrative

supervision of the Director, EARC. 

He/she will also work closely with

internal and external stakeholders. 

The incumbent’s specific roles will

be as follows:

• Drafting responses for the Manager’s or
  
  Director’s signature on Human Development sectors related issues;


• Attending Working Groups, Loans Committee,
  
  Loan Negotiations and Board meetings;


• Analyzing social sector policies and
  
  strategies of member countries;


• Recommending social sector
  
  studies/projects/programs to be included in the lending program for each
  
  country;


• Preparing Terms of reference for social sector
  
  studies/reports and assist Borrower in recruiting consultants, reviewing
  
  and approving reports;


• Initiating and maintaining a high level
  
  dialogue with borrowers and other agencies involved in Human Development;


• Organizing loan negotiations and signing of
  
  loan agreements, and ensuring that loan conditions are fully complied
  
  with;


• Operationalizing an integrated approach to
  
  sector investment;


• Monitoring and reviewing social sector aid
  
  programs of other donor agencies in each specific regional member country
  
  and determining financing gaps; and,


• Representing the Bank/Department at national
  
  and international Human Development related meetings such as sector
  
  working groups;


• Monitoring procurement of goods and services
  
  and advising Borrowers on related Bank Procedures;


• Reviewing design and tender documents;


• Supervising the work of consultants and
  
  contractors;


• Providing assistance to the loan
  
  administration department on disbursement related issues;


• Ensuring that Borrowers submit Quarterly
  
  Project Progress Reports, Audit Reports, Procurement plans and annual
  
  implementation plans on a regular basis;


• Preparing Project Completion Reports and
  
  drawing lessons for future Bank Group interventions;


• Preparing and monitoring portfolio performance
  
  reports for Social Sector projects including submitting inputs for
  
  briefing notes and speeches;


• Liaise with other multilateral and bilateral
  
  institutions;


• Represent the Bank at seminars and conferences
  
  related to human development activities.

Selection Criteria: (including

desirable skills, knowledge and experience)

• A minimum of Master’s Degree in Social
  
  Development, Sociology, Economics or its equivalent in social /
  
  environment related discipline.


• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in
  
  the areas of Social Development / Social Policy and Socioeconomics /
  
  relevant Social Sciences / or its equivalent in socio-environment-related
  
  discipline;


• Operational Effectiveness: The commitment to
  
  ensure that full use is made of the systems, procedures and culture within
  
  the organization in order to deliver the required results.


• Innovation & Creativity: The commitment to
  
  search for and produce innovative and creative approaches to activities in
  
  order to enhance performance and create added benefits to the bank and its
  
  clients.


• Problem Solving: Applies business knowledge to
  
  the resolution of problems and identifies solutions to the benefit of the
  
  client (internal and external) and the organization.


• Demonstrates Professional Expertise:
  
  Continuously expands understanding of relevant business products,
  
  practices and systems/technology. Shares knowledge and expertise with
  
  others.


• 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.


• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft
  
  Office application; knowledge of SAP will be a plus; and 


• Ability to communicate and write effectively
  
  in English and/or French. A working knowledge of the other language will
  
  be an added advantage.

Only applicants who fully meet the

Bank’s requirements and are being considered for interview will be

contacted. 

Applicants will only be considered if

they submit an online application HERE,

and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). 

The President, AfDB, reserves the

right to appoint a candidate a lower level. 

The Development Bank is an equal

opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to

apply.