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Description
Application Close Date
2026-09-19
Engagement Type
Individual Consultant
Job Family
2.Human Capital
A. Background Objectives
The AHHD Department seeks to recruit a Junior Consultant to be based in the front office of the Director, AHHD. The consultant will support the Department in providing: (i) monitoring and reporting on the lending program and portfolio to ensure quality, timeliness, and alignment with departmental priorities; (ii) support for programming, coordination, and monitoring of operations to improve portfolio quality; (iii) contributions to analytical reporting and communication of results to strengthen evidence‑based decision making and enhance visibility of achievements; and (iv) technical support to general business processing to ensure efficiency in the delivery of the Department’s work programme.
B. Scope of work
The selected candidate, reporting to the Chief Human Capital Economist (AHHD0) with overall oversight from the Director, AHHD, will specifically: • Update the Department Delivery Dashboard weekly to track lending readiness and portfolio quality. • Prepare short analytical reports highlighting trends, performance, and emerging issues in the lending program. • Support communication efforts by collecting and organizing data on operational achievements for internal and external dissemination. • Provide technical inputs and reviews for project concept notes, appraisal reports, and country strategy papers to ensure consistency with departmental priorities. • Assist in operations processing through the Technical and Quality Assurance Committee (TQAC), ensuring timely delivery in line with the approved schedule. • Contribute to policy analysis on youth, jobs, education, skills, and employability, linking findings to portfolio performance. • Participate in departmental meetings, prepare minutes, and support documentation of decisions and follow‑up actions. • Provide administrative and organizational support to the team during the preparation and approval of operational documents. • Help to organize internal and external meetings and events related to portfolio monitoring and results communication.
C. Deliverables Expected
In addition to the preparation of reports and briefing notes related to the above-specified scope of work, the Junior Consultant will be expected to provide weekly updates of the Department Delivery Dashboard and analytical reports on portfolio quality and lending readiness. The consultant will also deliver communication support outputs, technical inputs to project documents, and meeting documentation to strengthen evidence-based reporting and visibility of results. A detailed work program will be agreed upon at the commencement of the assignment, and the Junior Consultant will submit a monthly report on activities and assignments carried out during the period.
D. Duration and Timetable for the Assignment
The consultancy is scheduled for a period of 6 months, expected to start 1st October 2026, with the possibility of further renewal, based on satisfactory performance, relevant rules, and budget availability.
E. Bank Contribution and Institutional Arrangement
The selected candidate will report to the Director, AHHD. He/she will work closely with the front office staff to ensure proper monitoring of the implementation of the 2026 Work programme (Lending and non-lending).
F. Duty Station
The duty station for this assignment is the African Development Bank Headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. However, the consultancy can be taken remotely, subject to clearance from the Director, AHHD.
G. Essential Specialized Skills/Knowledge/Competencies
Minimum of a Master’s degree in economics or a closely related discipline. • 2–5 years of relevant professional experience in economic research, monitoring, and results communication. • Proven analytical skills and experience in research and knowledge dissemination in Africa. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate ideas effectively. • Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous priorities under tight deadlines. • Teamwork, resourcefulness, attention to detail, and client/result orientation. • Previous experience in an International Organization is an asset.
H. Supervisor
The consultant will be supervised by the Chief Human Capital Development Economist, while overall oversight will be provided by the Director for Human Capital, Youth and Skills Development Department. A detailed work program will be agreed on commencement of the assignment.
Consultancy Input Days
130.00
Qualifications
Qualification
Assessment
Regular Consultant
Less than 32 years old at the time of signing the contract and during contract execution
