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African Development Bank Group (AfDB) – Established in 1964, the
African Development Bank is the premier pan-African development
institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across
the continent. There are 80 member states, including 54 in Africa
(Regional Member Countries). The Bank’s development agenda is
delivering the financial and technical support for transformative
projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive
and sustainable economic growth.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Senior Legal Counsel
Reference: ADB/17/070/2
Location: Côte d’Ivoire
Grade: PL5
Position N°: 50068964
The Complex
- The President, plans, supervises and manages the business of
the Bank Group. Under the direction of the Boards of Directors, the
President conducts the business of the Bank and the African
Development Fund and manages operations and activities in
accordance with the Agreements establishing the African Development
Bank and the African Development Fund. - The President supervises several Departments and Units
including Office of the President; Independent Development
Evaluation Department; Integrity and Anti-Corruption Department;
Compliance Review and Mediation Unit; Secretariat to the Sanctions
Appeals Board; Administrative Tribunal; Office of the Auditor
General; Group Risk Management Directorate; General Counsel and
Legal Services Department; Communication and External Relations
Department; Staff Integrity and Ethics Office and Office of the
Secretary General & General Secretariat.
The Hiring Department/Division
- The role of the Bank’s Legal Services Department is to protect
the interest of the Bank from legal liability and, as necessary, to
provide legal defense in cases against or by the Bank. - The Department provides, in particular, legal support, legal
advice and services to the Boards of the Bank Group, to the
President, Vice Presidents, as well as the operational, financial
and administrative Departments of the Bank. - The Senior Legal Counsel and Assistant to the General Counsel
provides general legal support on legal issues within its scope of
operations to the General Counsel and Lead Counsel / Advisor.
The Position
- The Senior Legal Counsel and Assistant to the General Counsel
provides general legal support to the General Counsel and the Lead
Counsel and Advisor to the General Counsel on legal issues
pertinent to the operations and governance of the various entities
of the Bank Group.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the General Counsel, the incumbent
will perform the following, in connection with all the General
Counsel and Legal Services Department activities:
- Assist the General Counsel in monitoring the execution of the
work programme of the General Counsel and Legal Services Department
and ensure that assignments are completed within the prescribed
deadlines; - Conduct legal research, write legal opinions and memoranda on
all matters relevant to the work of the Department and the High 5
priorities; - Coordinate with Legal Counsel in the Department to ensure that
all briefs and other documents for the attention of the General
Counsel are efficiently and timely drafted and/or compiled before
Boards meetings the meetings of the various decision-making organs
of the Bank Group, including the Boards of Governors, the Boards of
Directors, Senior Management and their various Committees; - Review appraisal reports to be presented to the Boards of
Directors, and ensure in particular that the disbursement
conditions, the financial terms and other salient terms are
consistent with the policies and rules of the Bank; - Assist the General Counsel in handling institutional matters by
preparing and/or compiling, and analyzing relevant information
documents, for example, Senior Management Coordinating Committee
Secretariat documents involving institutional matters; - Organize the safe keeping of all Legal Opinions issued by the
General Counsel and ensure that Legal Opinions are available in
English and French, as required; - Prepare presentations and briefs for the General Counsel in the
context of the participation of the General Counsel at conferences,
seminars and other international fora organized for instance by
other multilateral development banks or international lawyers
associations; and - Undertake such other assignments as required in furtherance of
the Department’s mandate.
Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
- Hold at least a Master’s Degree in Law, and admission to the
Bar of one of the African Development Bank member countries; or a
Juris Doctor (JD) and with admission to the Bar of one of the
African Development Bank member countries; - Have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional
experience, preferably with an established law firm or an
international financial institution, with proven administrative
skills and experience in major international financial
transactions; - Proven competence in Litigation and /or International Finance,
Corporate Law, Development as well as Private and Public
International Law with some knowledge of the operations of large
international law firms or an international organization operating
in a multi-jurisdictional environment; - Solid experience in applying knowledge of legal analysis and
principles to deliver full scope of strategic legal advisory
services in line with the Bank’s strategy, needs/situation; - Having private sector experience will be an added
advantage; - Effective consultation and advisory skills that enable clients
and help them build their confidence and skills to deal with
complex and multi-jurisdictional legal issues; - Ability to work independently with limited supervision as well
as part of a multicultural team; - Ability to drive change and to be flexible, open minded with
integrity; - Demonstrated communication, team building, inter-personal,
writing and analytical skills; - Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in
English or French, with a working knowledge of the other
language; - Competence in the use of standard Microsoft software (Word,
Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).
Application Closing Date
19th September, 2017.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
African Development Bank Group (AfDB) – Established in 1964, the
African Development Bank is the premier pan-African development
institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across
the continent. There are 80 member states, including 54 in Africa
(Regional Member Countries). The Bank’s development agenda is
delivering the financial and technical support for transformative
projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive
and sustainable economic growth.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Senior Legal Counsel
Reference: ADB/17/070/2
Location: Côte d’Ivoire
Grade: PL5
Position N°: 50068964
The Complex
- The President, plans, supervises and manages the business of
the Bank Group. Under the direction of the Boards of Directors, the
President conducts the business of the Bank and the African
Development Fund and manages operations and activities in
accordance with the Agreements establishing the African Development
Bank and the African Development Fund. - The President supervises several Departments and Units
including Office of the President; Independent Development
Evaluation Department; Integrity and Anti-Corruption Department;
Compliance Review and Mediation Unit; Secretariat to the Sanctions
Appeals Board; Administrative Tribunal; Office of the Auditor
General; Group Risk Management Directorate; General Counsel and
Legal Services Department; Communication and External Relations
Department; Staff Integrity and Ethics Office and Office of the
Secretary General & General Secretariat.
The Hiring Department/Division
- The role of the Bank’s Legal Services Department is to protect
the interest of the Bank from legal liability and, as necessary, to
provide legal defense in cases against or by the Bank. - The Department provides, in particular, legal support, legal
advice and services to the Boards of the Bank Group, to the
President, Vice Presidents, as well as the operational, financial
and administrative Departments of the Bank. - The Senior Legal Counsel and Assistant to the General Counsel
provides general legal support on legal issues within its scope of
operations to the General Counsel and Lead Counsel / Advisor.
The Position
- The Senior Legal Counsel and Assistant to the General Counsel
provides general legal support to the General Counsel and the Lead
Counsel and Advisor to the General Counsel on legal issues
pertinent to the operations and governance of the various entities
of the Bank Group.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the General Counsel, the incumbent
will perform the following, in connection with all the General
Counsel and Legal Services Department activities:
- Assist the General Counsel in monitoring the execution of the
work programme of the General Counsel and Legal Services Department
and ensure that assignments are completed within the prescribed
deadlines; - Conduct legal research, write legal opinions and memoranda on
all matters relevant to the work of the Department and the High 5
priorities; - Coordinate with Legal Counsel in the Department to ensure that
all briefs and other documents for the attention of the General
Counsel are efficiently and timely drafted and/or compiled before
Boards meetings the meetings of the various decision-making organs
of the Bank Group, including the Boards of Governors, the Boards of
Directors, Senior Management and their various Committees; - Review appraisal reports to be presented to the Boards of
Directors, and ensure in particular that the disbursement
conditions, the financial terms and other salient terms are
consistent with the policies and rules of the Bank; - Assist the General Counsel in handling institutional matters by
preparing and/or compiling, and analyzing relevant information
documents, for example, Senior Management Coordinating Committee
Secretariat documents involving institutional matters; - Organize the safe keeping of all Legal Opinions issued by the
General Counsel and ensure that Legal Opinions are available in
English and French, as required; - Prepare presentations and briefs for the General Counsel in the
context of the participation of the General Counsel at conferences,
seminars and other international fora organized for instance by
other multilateral development banks or international lawyers
associations; and - Undertake such other assignments as required in furtherance of
the Department’s mandate.
Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
- Hold at least a Master’s Degree in Law, and admission to the
Bar of one of the African Development Bank member countries; or a
Juris Doctor (JD) and with admission to the Bar of one of the
African Development Bank member countries; - Have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional
experience, preferably with an established law firm or an
international financial institution, with proven administrative
skills and experience in major international financial
transactions; - Proven competence in Litigation and /or International Finance,
Corporate Law, Development as well as Private and Public
International Law with some knowledge of the operations of large
international law firms or an international organization operating
in a multi-jurisdictional environment; - Solid experience in applying knowledge of legal analysis and
principles to deliver full scope of strategic legal advisory
services in line with the Bank’s strategy, needs/situation; - Having private sector experience will be an added
advantage; - Effective consultation and advisory skills that enable clients
and help them build their confidence and skills to deal with
complex and multi-jurisdictional legal issues; - Ability to work independently with limited supervision as well
as part of a multicultural team; - Ability to drive change and to be flexible, open minded with
integrity; - Demonstrated communication, team building, inter-personal,
writing and analytical skills; - Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in
English or French, with a working knowledge of the other
language; - Competence in the use of standard Microsoft software (Word,
Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).
Application Closing Date
19th September, 2017.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
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