Principal Legal Counsel at the African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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: Principal Legal Counsel

Reference: ADB/19/108
Location: African
Grade: PL4
Position N°: 50000638 / 50000659

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 ADB and the
  ADF.
• The President supervises several Departments and Units
  including Office of the President (PRST0); Independent Development
  Evaluation Department (BDEV); Integrity and Anti-Corruption
  Department (PIAC); Compliance Review and Mediation Unit (BCRM);
  Secretariat to the Sanctions Appeals Board (BSAB); Administrative
  Tribunal (BATR); Office of the Auditor General (PAGL); Group Risk
  Management Directorate (PGRM);  General Counsel and Legal
  Services Department (PGCL); Communication and External Relations
  Department (PCER); Staff Integrity and Ethics Office (PETH) and
  Office of the Secretary General & General
  Secretariat(PSEG).

The Hiring Department

• The General Counsel and Legal Services Department (PGCL)
  delivers legal advice and services to the statutory organs of the
  Bank group: Boards of the Bank Group (the Bank), to Senior
  Management, to Directorate General Regional Hubs and more generally
  to the whole Bank. PGCL also protects the interest of the Bank from
  legal liability and as necessary ensures an appropriate legal
  defence in cases filed against or brought by the Bank.
• The role of PGCL.4 is to provide legal advice and assistance in
  connection with:

Litigation of any nature brought by or against the Bank (including
legal action against the Bank through its own internal recourse
mechanisms), All legal aspects pertaining to the Bank’s rules,
regulations, procedures and processes in respect of human resources
management including employment contracts, staff performance
management, benefits, discipline and separation, Institutional
procurement, (iv) corporate legal issues arising from the
interpretation and application of various Bank instruments, and (v)
insurance and pension matters, Cooperation with public sector or
private sector entities, including NGOs.

The Position

• The Principal Legal Counsel will ensure the correct
  interpretation of, and compliance with, the various Bank’s
  policies, rules, regulations and procedures applicable to staff
  (including Staff Regulations and Staff Rules,  applicable
  Presidential Directives and Administrative Instructions), corporate
  procurement, and delegation of authority.

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision and guidance of the Division Manager, PGCL.4,
the Principal Legal Counsel will:

• Advise on constitutional and corporate legal issues arising
  from the interpretation and application of the Agreement
  Establishing the African Development Bank  (the Bank) and the
  African Development Fund (the Fund);
• Advise on, draft, vet and revise legal documentation relating
  to the organization, structure, and administration of the Bank, the
  Fund and the Nigeria Trust Fund (together “the Bank Group”) and the
  relations of the Bank Group with international organizations and
  with member and non-member states, including matters pertaining to
  the privileges, immunities and exemptions of the Bank and the Fund
  and those of officers, employees, experts and consultants of the
  Bank;
• Prepare submissions and represent the Bank in litigation,
  arbitration, other administrative or legal proceedings including
  internal administrative review and appeal and tribunal proceedings
  and other matters in which the Bank is a party or may have an
  interest;
• Advise on, negotiate, and prepare contracts for the acquisition
  of goods and services for the Bank including consulting and
  professional services, intellectual property, technology and other
  products, in accordance with the Bank’s procurement rules and
  financial regulations, and provide legal support and advice
  regarding existing contracts or new contracts to be entered into
  the Bank; and advise on the legal aspects of matters arising in the
  course of contractual relations with external parties;
• Advise on administrative and human resources management matters
  of the Bank, including the drafting, reviewing and amending of
  contracts and legal documents and advising on legal questions
  relating to personnel matters;
• Advise on insurance matters and on administrative and policy
  matters concerning Staff Retirement Plan and Medical Benefits Plan,
  and provide legal support that may be required in respect of the
  Staff Retirement Plan and the Medical Benefits Plan;
• Advise on and provide legal support in the negotiation and
  finalization of legal instruments of co-operation between the Bank
  and the Fund and bilateral, multilateral and other partners;draft,
  negotiate and finalize host agreements and other instruments
  required to ensure the Bank’s presence in its member
  countries;
• Maintain contact with legal services of other multilateral
  institutions and of member states and with the legal profession in
  general in member states of the Bank on matters relating to the
  functions and activities of the Bank and the Fund;
• Undertake such other assignments as required.

Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• At least a Master’s degree or its equivalent in Law, or a Juris
  Doctor (JD) and admission to the Bar of one of the member countries
  of the African Development Bank;
• A minimum of Six (6) years of relevant experience preferably
  with an established law firm or an international financial
  institution, with proven administrative experience;
• Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous and shifting demands,
  priorities and tight deadlines.
• Good communication and inter-personal skillswith the ability to
  build partnerships with a broad range of clients and deliver
  results that meet the needs of the Legal Service Departments and
  the Regional Directorate Hub’s work programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the current trend of developments and
  familiarity with international law, and related matters
• Skills in drafting of legal documents including briefs and
  confidential legal opinions, resolutions for Boards of Directors,
  preparing certificates, leading the negotiation of host countries
  agreements or technology contracts and partnership agreements;
• Strong negotiation skills in relation to a varied range of
  legal documents. .
• Ability to work and deal with sensitive issues in a
  multi-cultural environment and to build and maintain effective
  working relations with colleagues.
• Ability to apply his / her legal knowledge and experience to
  deliver the full scope of strategic legal services
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally in
  English and preferably with a working knowledge of French.
• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office Suite
  applications; knowledge of SAP is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
22nd June, 2019.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
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