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2024 Mo Ibrahim Leadership

Job Title:	2024 Mo Ibrahim Leadership
Location:	Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Company:	African Development Bank
Job Summary:	To increase and enhance professional and leadership capacity.
Job Description:	The Mo Ibrahim Foundation (the “Foundation”) is financing the Ibrahim Leadership Fellowship position in the African Development Bank (the “Bank”). The Fellow will perform the functions and duties of the position at the headquarters of the Bank in Abidjan, the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, or in any other location from which the Bank carries out its operations. The Mo Ibrahim Leadership Fellowship Programme is a selective Fellowship that prepares the next generation of outstanding African leaders by providing them with unique work opportunities at the most senior level of prominent African institutions or multilateral organizations, whose mandate is to improve the economic and social prospects of Africa. The Fellowship allows talented individuals to increase and enhance their professional capacity, with the intention of contributing to the governance and development of their countries thereby creating a pipeline of future African leaders. The Fellow will work with the Bank for this purpose, for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months, and the Foundation will finance the costs associated with the position. The Ibrahim Leadership Fellow will take leadership guidance from the President, the Senior Vice President, the Chief of Staff and Director of Cabinet and/or a designated Representative. With this guidance, the Fellow will contribute to the design and implementation of strategic assignments that will increase and enhance their professional and leadership capacity, with the intention of contributing to the governance and development of their countries. The Fellow will also have the following responsibilities: Design, develop and help implement innovative approaches to various strategic issues of importance to the Bank’s mission and objectives, based on international best practice. Undertake research and analysis of existing and emerging strategy, program and policy areas relevant for the Bank, as required. Assist with the monitoring and analysis of the implementation of various Bank Group initiatives as well as the regular work program, and prepare briefs, memos and other documentation that convey in non-technical terms the likely impact; Participate in high-level discussions and contribute to the preparation of the President’s meetings and missions; and Carry out any other assigned duties by relevant senior staff in the President’s office.
Requirements:	The priority for the selection of the 2024 Mo Ibrahim Fellow is the Bank’s High 5 areas (lighting up and powering Africa; Feeding Africa; Industrializing Africa; Integrating Africa and Improving the quality of life for the people of Africa). The key competences are top notch professional experience in private sector and strong policy analytical skills at all levels and ability to run models. The Fellowship is for young professionals, mid-career or/and new executives. The Fellow must: be national of an African country, residing anywhere in the world; not be an active, non-active, retired, or separated staff member of the Bank; not have close family relations with an active or non-active staff member, such as mother, father, sister and brother; Government officials, active military personnel and political party leaders are not eligible; age limit is forty (40) years for men and women and forty-five (45) years for women with children; have outstanding academic credentials backed by a minimum of a Master’s Degree from a recognized institution in banking, business, economics or other social sciences, finance, international development, or in any other discipline relevant to the Bank’s business; have relevant and demonstrable work experience, strong communication skills, demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work with others; have at least 7 (seven) years’ work experience relevant to the Bank’s activities; demonstrate proven leadership and consultative skills; have experience in strategic planning, project management and execution; have experience in formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures; demonstrate strong ability to analyze and interpret financial and other data; excellent written and oral presentation skills; 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; demonstrate ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects.
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How to apply:	Interested candidates should complete the online form at the Bank’s website: https://www.afdb.org/en/vacancy/2024-mo-ibrahim-foundation-leadership-fellowship-program-63501. Applicants must apply online by no later than 20th October 2023. 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. Applicants must also attach copies of academic transcripts and three letters of recommendation. 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. Only applicants who fully meet the Bank's requirements and are considered for interview will be contacted. This position is not a regular position of the African Development Bank. The contract for this assignment is for a period of one (1) year and is not renewable. Funding is provided by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation (MIF).
Closing Date:	20/10/2023
Additional information:	The Mo Ibrahim Leadership Fellowship Programme is a selective Fellowship that prepares the next generation of outstanding African leaders by providing them with unique work opportunities at the most senior level of prominent African institutions or multilateral organizations, whose mandate is to improve the economic and social prospects of Africa. The Fellowship allows talented individuals to increase and enhance their professional capacity, with the intention of contributing to the governance and development of their countries thereby creating a pipeline of future African leaders. The Fellow will work with the Bank for this purpose, for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months, and the Foundation will finance the costs associated with the position. Further information at http://mo.ibrahim.foundation/fellowships

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