EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY, ADO-EKITI FRESH JOB RECRUITMENT

Ekiti State University of Ado Ekiti (EKSU) was established as Obafemi Awolowo University, Ado-Ekiti on 30 March 1982 by the administration of late Chief Michael Adekunle Ajasin, the first civilian governor of Ondo State. The university is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities. It is located about 12 minutes drive from the center of the city of Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State in Western Nigeria.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the positions below:

Job Title: Director of Works and Services

Location: Ekiti
Department: Directorate of Works and Services

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a good honours degree in any of the following: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics, Building and related courses from a recognized University and full registration with COREN with 14 years post qualification cognate experience in a university or comparable institution.
• Higher degree is an added advantage.
• He/She must be able to show evidence of administrative competence.

Remuneration
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Job Title: Deputy Director of Works and Services

Location: Ekiti
Department: Directorate of Works and Services

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a good honours degree in any of the following: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics, Building and related courses from a recognized University and full registration with COREN with 12 years post qualification cognate experience in a university or comparable institution.
• Higher degree is an added advantage.
• He/She must be able to show evidence of administrative competence.

Remuneration
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Job Title: Director of Procurement 

Location: Ekiti
Department: Directorate of Procurement

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a good honours degree, preferably in any of the following: Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Marketing, Purchasing and Supply, Home Economics, Finance, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Statistics, Mathematics, Building Technology, Architecture and Law from a recognized University with 14 years cognate experience.
• Higher degree is an added advantage.
• A Professional Qualification of the Institute of Purchasing and supply is essential.
• He/she must be able to interpret and operate within the Public Procurement Act 2007.

Remuneration
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Job Title: Deputy Director of Procurement 

Location: Ekiti
Department: Directorate of Procurement

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a good honours degree, preferably in any of the following: Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Marketing, Purchasing and Supply, Home Economics, Finance, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Statistics, Mathematics, Building Technology, Architecture and Law from a recognized University with 12 years cognate experience.
• Higher degree is an added advantage.
• A Professional Qualification of the Institute of Purchasing and supply is essential.
• He/she must be able to interpret and operate within the Public Procurement Act 2007.

Remuneration
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Job Title: Director of Physical Planning 

Location: Ekiti
Department: Directorate of Physical Planning

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a good honours degree in any of the following: Architecture, Building Technology, Engineering, Quantity Survey, Estate Management or any related discipline from a recognized University with 14 years post qualification cognate experience in a university or comparable institution.
• Candidates must be able to show evidence of administrative competence.
• A Master Degree, preferably in any of the discipline listed above will be an added advantage.
• A Professional Qualification as appropriate in Architecture, Building Technology, Quantity Survey or any related discipline essential.

Remuneration
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Job Title: Deputy Director of Physical Planning 

Location: Ekiti
Department: Directorate of Physical Planning

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a good honours degree in any of the following: Architecture, Building Technology, Engineering, Quantity Survey, Estate Management or any related discipline from a recognized University with 14 years post qualification cognate experience in a university or comparable institution.
• Candidates must be able to show evidence of administrative competence.
• A Master Degree, preferably in any of the discipline listed above will be an added advantage.
• A Professional Qualification as appropriate in Architecture, Building Technology, Quantity Survey or any related discipline essential.

Remuneration
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Application Closing Date
2nd March, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty five copies of their applications with their curriculum vitae which should contain the following information:

• Post being sought
• Names in full (Surname first)
• Place and Date of Birth
• Home Town/Local Government Area
• Home Address
• State of Origin
• Nationality at Birth
• Present Postal Address
• Telephone Number(s) (preferably mobile phone)
• E-mail Address
• Marital Status
• Local Government of Origin
• Number and Age(s) of Children
• Secondary and Post Secondary Education, including dates and Institutions attended
• Work Experience including full details of former and present posts
• Other activities outside current employment
• Names and Addresses of three Referees
• Proposed date of availability for duties if appointed

Applications should be addressed and sent to the address below:
The Registrar,
Ekiti State University,
P.M. 8.5363, Ado - Ekiti,
Nigeria.

Note: In addition to stating the names and addresses of three Referees, candidates should request their referees to forward references on them directly to the address above. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews

GRADE ONE TEACHER, IITA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL AT THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE (IITA)

The International School of IITA - The School: Established in 1972, The International School of IITA is a private, co-educational school with children of all nationalities from the ages of 18 months to 14 years old. The School is a member of AISA and CIS and has the advantage of being situated within the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, an agricultural research station of outstanding beauty. 

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position of:

Job Title: Grade One Teacher, IITA International School 
Ref No: DDG-PCD/G1T/IIS/01/16
Location: Ibadan, Nigeria. 

Position Responsibilities 
Administration and Organisation:

• Assist Head with ordering books.
• Co-ordinate the Book Club order and review the book provision with the Head.
• Assist with overall appearance and ongoing maintenance of school facilities.
• Assist with co-ordination of special events e.g. Sports Day, Swimming Gala
• Assist pupils with transfer to new schools.

Educational Leadership:

• Be committed to and promote academic excellence.
• To provide in-service training as required by Head.

Teaching Role:

• Act as a Grade 1 teacher, following the timetable as agreed with the Head.
• Be responsible for the education and welfare of the assigned pupils.
• Plan and prepare courses and lessons following the programmes already in place.
• Co-ordinate the grade curriculum and use the relevant teaching methods to ensure the progression of pupil’s development.
• Assess, record and report on the progress of the pupils.
• Maintain a well-ordered teaching area.
• Responsibility for and participating in two afternoon clubs.
• All further requirements of a class teacher are laid down in the ‘Class Teacher’s Professional Duties’ report.
• And any other duties as may be assigned by the Head.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Graduate degree in Education.
• At least three years of international teaching experience.
• Fluency in English.

Desired Qualities and Experience:

• Teaching experience in an international school and strong up to date knowledge of relevant curriculum and current learning strategies.
• Knowledge of teaching strategies needed to establish high aspirations with regard to results and behaviours.
• Ability to create a safe, nurturing and challenging learning environment that encompasses developmentally appropriate practices, establishes foundations for future growth, and engages young people in building social skills and knowledge.

General Information
The contract will be for an initial period of three years. IITA offers an internationally competitive remuneration package paid in US Dollars. 

Application Closing Date
6th February, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format. The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant's current or previous organization or applicant's direct Supervisor/Superior officer at work and evidence of current remuneration package.

Click here to apply online

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I (CASSAVA) AT THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE (IITA)

IITA is an international non-profit agricultural research-for-development (R4D) organization established in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and a member of the CGIAR Consortium. Our R4D approach is anchored on the development needs of the tropics. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position of:

Job Title: Laboratory Technician I (Cassava)
Ref. No: IITA-HR-NRS2016-005 
Location: Ibadan 
Recruitment Type: National (2 year renewable contracts) 

Position/Responsibilities 
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Assist in the introduction of cassava in vitro meristem;
• Assist in handling cassava breeding lines;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Qualification, Experience and Skills 
Qualification:

• National Diploma (ND) in Science Laboratory Technology (SLT), General Agriculture or related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years working experience in a similar role.

Skills and Competencies:

• Must be computer literate.
• Have good sense of cleanliness, safety and security precautions.

Remuneration
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment. 

Application Closing Date
1st February, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format. The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant's current or previous organization or applicant's direct Supervisor/Superior officer at work and evidence of current remuneration package.

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SENIOR RESEARCH SUPERVISOR AT THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE (IITA)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is an international non-profit agricultural research-for-development (R4D) organization established in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and a member of the CGIAR Consortium. Our R4D approach is anchored on the development needs of the tropics. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Research Supervisor
Ref. IITA-HR-NRS2016-005
Location: Ibadan
Recruitment Type: National (1 year renewable contracts)

Responsibilities

• Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties
• Assist in Yam in vitro introduction via meristem culture.
• Assist in yam sample preparation and acclimatization for indexing.
• Assist in yam vitro processing (multiplication, conservation).
• Assist in yam request handling and distribution;
• Assist in updating yam database.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Qualification, Experience and Skills Qualification:

• B.Sc / HND in Plant Biology or related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years working experience in a similar role.

Skills and Competencies:

• Must be computer literate.
• Have good sense of cleanliness, safety and security precautions.

Remuneration
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Application Closing Date
1st February, 2016

Method of Application
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format. The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant's current or previous organization or applicant's direct Supervisor/Superior officer at work and evidence of current remuneration package.

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LABORATORY TECHNICIAN III AT THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE (IITA)

ITA is an international non-profit agricultural research-for-development (R4D) organization established in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and a member of the CGIAR Consortium. Our R4D approach is anchored on the development needs of the tropics. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:
Job Title: Laboratory Technician III

Location: lbadan
Contract: 2-year renewable contract

Duties 
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Assist in coordinating in vitro cassava BL work;
• Assist in the collaboration work between cassava breeding team and in vitro genebank;
• Work on cassava cuttings thermo-treatment;
• Work on cassava in vitro introduction via meristem culture;
• Work on cassava sample preparation for indexing;
• Work on cassava in vitro processing (multiplication, conservation);
• Assist in cassava request handling and distribution;
• Assist in cassava database update;
• Any other task related to cassava breeders’ lines in vitro handling assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualification & Experience Skills
Qualification:

• National Diploma (ND) in Science Laboratory Technology (SLT), General Agriculture or related field

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years working experience in a similar role.

Skills and Competencies:

• Must be computer literate.
• Have good sense of cleanliness, safety and security precautions.

Remuneration

• We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Application Closing Date
1st February, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format. The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant's current or previous organization or applicant's direct Supervisor/Superior officer at work and evidence of current remuneration package.

Click here to apply online


Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I (CLONAL CROP) AT THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE (IITA)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is an international non-profit agricultural research-for-development (R4D) organization established in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and a member of the CGIAR Consortium. Our R4D approach is anchored on the development needs of the tropics. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Laboratory Technician I (Clonal Crop)
Ref. IITA-HR-NRS2016-005
Location: Ibadan
Recruitment Type: National (1 year renewable contracts)

Responsibilities 
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Assist in clonal crop in vitro introduction via meristem culture
• Assist in subculture for distribution and conservation;
• Assist in clonal crops in vitro genebank maintenance
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned

Qualification, Experience and Skills 
Qualification:

• National Diploma(ND) in Science Laboratory Technology (SLT), General Agriculture or related field

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years working experience in a similar role

Skills and Competencies:

• Must be computer literate.
• Have good sense of cleanliness, safety and security precautions

Remuneration
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Application Closing Date
1st February, 2016

Method of Application
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format. The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant's current or previous organization or applicant's direct Supervisor/Superior officer at work and evidence of current remuneration package.

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eTRANZACT GRADUATE SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS RECRUITMENT 2016

eTranzact is Nigeria's first award winning multi-application and multi-channel electronic transaction switching and payment processing platform. eTranzact has operations in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Cote d'Ivoire, and UK and is currently expanding operations to more and more countries in the world. ETranzact was launched in September 2003, and has today evolved into a brand with global reach extending its innovative services to include products which cut across virtually all aspects of the e-payment space; ATM, Internet, POS, and Mobile. 

The company currently has operations in six other countries around the world; South Africa, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Cote d'voire and United Kingdom. Since Inception, eTranzact has deployed its mobile payment solutions to banks and non bank financial institutions alike and was recently granted the license by the Central Bank of Nigeria to provide Mobile Money services to individuals with a special focus on the unbanked.

We are currently recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Graduate Software Developer

Location: Nigeria
 
Job Descriptions

• Our goal is to attract a pool of ambitious and talented young graduates with little or no working experience, as Trainees under the Young Software Developers Program (YSDP).
• This three-month, non-renewable training contract has been specifically designed using a mix of both practical and hands-on experience as well as structured training sessions to enable the trainees to gain sound knowledge of the organization's functions and a unique overview of the e-payment industry.

Entry Requirements

• Must have 0-2 years software development experience
• Must have a minimum of a BSc in Computer Science (2.1) or any related field.
• Proficient in Java with a good knowledge of its ecosystems
• Working knowledge of Android / iOS / Windows / Blackberry mobile platforms
• Able to integrate with different APIS
• Knowledge of RDMS will be a plus
• Familiar with various design and architectural patterns
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools {such as Git, SVN, and Mercurial}
• Commitment to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and quality product

Application Closing Date
1st February, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application letter and CV's to:recruitment@etranzact.com

SENIOR INFORMATION SECURITY ASSISTANT, SECU AT THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (AFDB)

African Development Bank (AfDB) established to strengthen dialogue between the Bank and the Government, is recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Senior Information Security Assistant, SECU
Position N°: 50000607
Grade: GS8
Location: Nigeria
Reference: ADB/16/001

Job DescriptionUnder the direct supervision of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) who reports directly to the Head of the Security Unit, the incumbent will be responsible for protecting the Banks IT resources and information assets based on industry and the Bank policies guidance and industry best practices. The candidate will work closely with network, security, and application engineers to collaborate on secure solutions.

Objectives
The key security objectives of the Security Unit (SECU) are to assure for all of the Banks locations the:

• Fire Protection of all African Development Bank (AfDB) assets and personnel in Cote d’Ivoire and at all AfDB locations worldwide.
• Implementation of fire security and fire emergency contingency plans.
• Preparation of fire security infrastructure for the return to Headquarters (HQ) from the Temporary Relocation Agency (TRA).
• Conducting Fire Risk Analysis and Fire Risk Assessment Reviews to be included in all Security Unit (SECU) reporting from the Chief of Security at HQ.
• Close liaison with the Security Fire officials in host countries and other global partners in Cote d’Ivoire.
• Expand fire and safety programs to the Field.
• Protection of all AFDB assets and personnel in Cote d’Ivoire.
• Conduct physical security operations under the guidance of the Chief of Security at HQ.

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), the duties and responsibilities are as follows:

• Participate in the projects for installation/upgrade and/or deployment of physical security and information security systems (e.g.: CCTV surveillance systems, physical access control systems, endpoint protection systems, intrusion prevention/detection systems, firewalls, IT vulnerability assessment systems, remote access systems, multi-factors authentication systems, data protection systems, etc.); and participate in the administration of these security systems.
• Act as the primary technical support liaison in charge of the information security systems, take appropriate actions to ensure that these systems are always up to date on all relevant appliances, servers, endpoints, etc.
• Maintain an inventory of all information security requirements documents such a policies, standard and procedures, etc.
• Maintain and update the configuration of endpoint protection systems, intrusion prevention and detection systems, firewalls, and others deployed security system within the Bank.
• Define and recommend strategies and priority options to mitigate risk to levels acceptable to the Bank.
• Analyze controls and identify significant changes in information risk and report these to the CISO.
• Follow up on or timely execute treatment of the requests that have been approved by appropriate authorities to grant, update or remove access privileges to users, especially in critical business applications (e.g.: SAP, Swift, Summit, etc.)
• Participate in security response activities, follow up appropriate procedures and provide technical details for the management - including the investigation - of various security incidents such as cyber attacks, virus infestations, etc.
• Monitor security systems and promptly notify the Head of SECU or the CISCO of suspected intrusions, virus infestations, denial of service attacks, and other abuses.
• Analyze risks and take appropriate remediation actions in timely manner to reduce or eliminate potential impact of identified vulnerabilities.
• Assist with the diffusion and implementation of information security policies, standards, guidelines, awareness, etc.
• Escort and monitor third party personnel when they come to the Bank to work on security equipment that are physically located on the Bank's premises.
• Perform other information security operations as assigned by the CISO or its delegates as necessary.
• Provides users with technical support on matters related to information security.

Requirements /Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology or any other related field/discipline. Additional international industry certifications relating to information security would be an advantage.
• A minimum of six (6) years of direct relevant experience in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology or any other related field/discipline.
• Good understanding of information risk and Security concepts, principles and policies, and their application.
• Good understanding of Security systems (e.g.: Firewalls, IDS/IPS, NAC, SIEM, Content Filtering, vulnerability assessment, authentication systems, etc.)
• Competence across multiple platforms and technologies: Windows, Unix, Linux, applications, databases; computer operations, Intranet/Internet, etc.
• Good knowledge of the Bank's critical business applications (e.g.: SAP. SWIFT, SUMMIT, etc.) would be an advantage.
• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft office applications.
• Mixed analytical, technical and problem solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communications in English or French with a working knowledge of the other language.

Application Closing Date
8th February, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should:
Click here to apply online

Note: This Position does not attract international Terms and Conditions of Employment. (Incumbent of the Position will be considered as Local Staff and will not have International Status).

SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL - GECL.1 AT THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (AFDB)

African Development Bank (AfDB) established to strengthen dialogue between the Bank and the Government, is recruiting to fill the vacant position of:

Job Title: Senior Legal Counsel - GECL.1

Reference: ADB/16/003
Location: Nigeria
Grade: PL5
Position N°: 50000652

Objectives

• The principal objective of the General Counsel and Legal Services Department (GECL) is to protect the interests of the Bank. In this connection, the Department provides legal services required by the entities constituting the Bank Group, and ensures that the Bank Group's activities and operations are consistent with its constitutive documents and other applicable legal texts, as well as applicable law.
• The main activities of the Public Sector Operations, Policy and Governance Division is to provide legal support, advice, and services in connection with public sector transactions, projects and programs financed by the African Development Bank (ADB), the African Development Fund (ADF) and other special vehicles such as trust funds and special funds (Together the “Bank Group”).

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Division Manager, GECL.1, the Senior Legal Counsel will perform the following activities in connection with the public sector activities of the Bank Group:

• Draft, review, negotiate and provide legal opinion on agreements, contracts and other formal arrangements for operational activities of the Bank Group with members, international organizations and governmental and non-governmental entities;
• Provide legal assistance for loans, grants and related operations of the Bank Group, throughout the identification, preparation, appraisal, supervision and post-evaluation stages;
• Assist for the design of projects and programs from inception to completion in compliance with the Bank's policies, rules, and guidelines as well as minimize risks that may impede the achievement of desirable outcomes;
• Participate at meetings and provide legal support to project teams including the structure of the project, type of financing instruments, terms of financing, implementation arrangements and compliance with the relevant Bank Group applicable policies, rules and regulations;
• Negotiate, draft or amend loan, equity participation, grant, guarantee and other financing and co-financing agreements with other multilateral and bilateral financial institutions;
• Provide legal opinions on the entry into force and execution of such agreements and arrangements, including the review of legal and operational documents submitted in fulfilment of loan and grant conditions;
• Provide legal support and technical assistance to regional member countries and to regional and sub-regional institutions in connection with matters pertaining to the purpose, functions and activities of the Bank and to developmental issues and activities;
• Provide legal assistance for the drafting of all operational policies, directives and instructions of the Bank Group;
• Provide legal assistance for negotiation and implementation of bilateral and multilateral cooperation arrangements;
• Draft, revise or amend and submit to the Board of Directors of the Bank and the Fund resolutions pertaining to public sector projects and programs;
• Participate in project and program appraisal missions and review project concept notes, project appraisal reports and other internal Bank project documents; and
• Undertake such other assignments as required in furtherance of the Department's mandate.

Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• A minimum of Master's Degree in Law, and admission to the Bar of one of the African Development Bank member countries; or
• A Bachelor's Degree with a relevant combination of academic qualification in law e.g. Juris Doctor (JD) and with admission to the Bar of one of the African Development Bank member countries;
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience, preferably with an established international law firm, or an international financial institution with proven technical competence and experience in development law;
• Knowledge in the current trend of developments and familiarity with international law, and related matters with international organizations;
• Strong skills in preparation of complex legal documents including briefs and legal opinions and negotiation of complex projects and programmes and other transactions of a similar nature;
• High level skills in communication, team building, inter-personal, writing and analytical skills;
• Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint); knowledge of SAP will be a plus;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and/or French. Working knowledge of the second language will be an advantage;

Application Closing Date
8th February, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

PRINCIPAL LEGAL COUNSEL POLICY & GOVERNANCE - GECL.1 AT THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (AFDB)

African Development Bank (AfDB) established to strengthen dialogue between the Bank and the Government, is recruiting to fill the vacant position of:

Job Title: Principal Legal Counsel Policy & Governance - GECL.1

Reference: ADB/16/005
Location: Nigeria
Grade: PL-4
Position N°: 50070202

Objectives

• The principal objective of the General Counsel and Legal Services Department (GECL) is to protect the interests of the Bank.
• In this connection, the Department provides legal services required by the entities constituting the Bank Group, and ensures that the Bank Group’s activities and operations are consistent with its constitutive documents and other applicable legal texts, as well as applicable law.
• The main activities of the Public Sector Operations, Policy and Governance Division (GECL.1) is to provide legal support, advice, and services in connection with public sector transactions, projects and programs financed by the African Development Bank (ADB), the African Development Fund (ADF) and other special vehicles such as trust funds and special funds (Together the “Bank Group”).

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Division Manager, GECL.1, the Principal Legal Counsel will perform the following activities in connection with the public sector activities of the Bank Group:

• Draft, review, negotiate and provide legal opinion on agreements, contracts and other formal arrangements for operational activities of the Bank Group with members and non-member countries, international organizations and governmental and non-governmental entities;
• Provide legal assistance for loans, grants and related operations of the Bank Group, throughout the identification, preparation, appraisal, supervision and post-evaluation stages;
• Assist for the design of projects and programs from inception to completion in compliance with the Bank’s policies, rules, and guidelines as well as minimize risks that may impede the achievement of desirable outcomes;
• Participate at meetings and provide legal support to project teams including the structure of the project, type of financing instruments, terms of financing, implementation arrangements and compliance with the relevant Bank Group applicable policies, rules and regulations;
• Negotiate, draft or amend loan, equity participation, grant, guarantee and other financing and co-financing agreements with other multilateral and bilateral financial institutions;
• Provide legal opinions on the entry into force and execution of such agreements and arrangements, including the review of legal and operational documents submitted in fulfilment of loan and grant conditions;
• Provide legal support and technical assistance to regional member countries and to regional and sub-regional institutions in connection with matters pertaining to the purpose, functions and activities of the Bank and to developmental issues and activities;
• Provide legal assistance for the drafting of all operational policies, directives and instructions of the Bank Group;
• Provide legal assistance for negotiation and implementation of bilateral and multilateral cooperation arrangements;
• Draft, revise or amend and submit to the Board of Directors of the Bank and the Fund resolutions pertaining to public sector projects and programs;
• Participate in project and program appraisal missions and review project concept notes, project appraisal reports and other internal Bank project documents;
• Undertake such other assignments as required in furtherance of the Department's mandate.

Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• A minimum of Master's degree in Law, and admission to the Bar of one of the African Development Bank member countries; or
• a Bachelor's degree with a relevant combination of academic qualification in law e.g. Juris Doctor (JD) and with admission to the Bar of one of the African Development Bank member countries;
• A minimum of six (6) years of relevant professional experience, preferably with an established international law firm, or an international financial institution with proven technical competence and experience in development law;
• Knowledge in the current trend of developments and familiarity with international law, and related matters with international organizations;
• Strong skills in preparation of complex legal documents including briefs and legal opinions and negotiation of complex projects and programmes and other transactions of a similar nature;
• High level skills in communication, team building, inter-personal, writing and analytical skills;
• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office application; knowledge of SAP;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and/or French. Working knowledge of the second language will be an advantage.

Application Closing Date
8th February, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online