TWO (2) JUNIOR CONSULTANTS - FINANCIAL SECTOR DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
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Posted On
2026-10-07
Period
2026-11-01 to 2027-04-30
Job Type
Temporary Full Time
Location
Abidjan 01CIV
Category
Business Professional
Description
Under the general supervision of the Director of the Financial Sector Development Department (PIFD), the two (2) Junior Consultants will provide both logistical support and coordination to the Front Office team. In addition, they will be responsible for preparing analyses of the work programme and budget performance as requested.
Application Close Date
2026-10-16
Engagement Type
Individual Consultant
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11.Finance
A. Background Objectives
The primary role of the Financial Sector Development (PIFD) Department is to help the Regional Member Countries (RMCs) increase the reach, depth, and breadth of their financial systems, while safeguarding financial stability. The Department has four long-term objectives: (i) development of a vibrant private sector through an inclusive access by households and enterprises to financial services; (ii) strengthening market participants; (iii) developing efficient capital markets, and (iv) deepening regional financial integration. Paired with other Industrialization, infrastructure, and Private Sector complex departments, the PIFD Department is responsible for implementing the Bank Group’s Financial Sector Development Action Plan towards vibrant, innovative, robust, and competitive financial systems, both national and regional, and in both the public and private sector levels of RMCs. The demand for financial sector interventions in the Bank’s Regional Member Countries (RMCs) is increasing, as are the expectations of tangible outcomes from the Bank’s operations in the financial sector. OBJECTIVE OF ASSIGNMENT PIFD requires the services of two (2) Junior Consultants to provide both logistical support and coordination to the Directorate of the Financial Sector Development Department (PIFD). In addition, they will be responsible for preparing analyses of the work programme and budget performance as requested
B. Scope of work
Under the overall guidance of the Director of the Financial Sector Development Department (PIFD), the two (2) Junior Consultants will be required to perform the following duties: 1. Assist the Director with the day-to-day management of the PIFD Front Office, ensuring its smooth functioning by providing periodic reports, data and analyses on the annual work programme, budget, and portfolio. 2. Support the organization of management, departmental, business review and other meetings, including preparation and distribution of agendas in consultation with management, preparation and distribution of minutes, and tracking of follow-up actions. 3. Support the identification, processing, and supervision of financial sector transactions across PIFD’s work streams (Financial Intermediation, Financial Inclusion, Trade Finance, Capital Markets). 4. Support the preparation of briefs, presentations and technical notes for Senior Management and other audiences. 5. Assist PIFD management in coordinating with development partners and financial sector stakeholders. 6. Any other duties as may be assigned by the Director, PIFD.
C. Deliverables Expected
1. Periodic reports, data and analyses on the annual work programme, budget and portfolio to support the day-to-day management of the PIFD Front Office. 2. Meeting agendas, minutes and follow-up action trackers for management, departmental, business review and other meetings. 3. Contributions to documentation supporting the identification, processing and supervision of financial sector transactions across PIFD’s work streams. 4. Briefs, presentations and technical notes for Senior Management and other audiences. 5. Coordination notes and correspondence supporting PIFD management’s engagement with development partners and financial sector stakeholders. 6. Other outputs requested by the Director, PIFD, within the scope of the assignment.
D. Duration and Timetable for the Assignment
The assignment is expected to start on 1 November 2026, subject to completion of the selection process. An individual contract will be signed with each selected consultant for a period of six (6) months, with the possibility of renewal based on satisfactory performance and applicable Bank rules.
E. Bank Contribution and Institutional Arrangement
ACCOUNTABILITY & REPORTING Each consultant will be based in the Financial Sector Development Department (PIFD) Front Office (PIFD.0) and will report to the PIFD Director and respective sector managers for specific tasks. CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENTS AND PAYMENT Each selected consultant will sign an individual contract for six (6) months. The assignment is expected to start on 1 November 2026, subject to completion of the selection process, with the possibility of renewal based on satisfactory performance and applicable Bank rules. Remuneration: Remuneration will be competitive and based on the qualifications and experience of each selected consultant, in line with the Bank’s guidelines on individual consultant remuneration. Travel: All travel arrangements and payment shall be in accordance with the Bank’s Travel Policy. Payment: Payment shall be made in USD or euros within 45 days, based on monthly invoices and copies of supporting receipts submitted in duplicate by each consultant after the end of the month, subject to submission and acceptance of the associated deliverables.
F. Duty Station
Both positions will be based in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
G. Essential Specialized Skills/Knowledge/Competencies
• Each candidate should have at least a master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related fields, with a minimum of two (2) years and a maximum of five (5) years of relevant experience. • Each candidate should be under 32 years of age. • Strong report-writing skills and ability to work without close supervision. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate ideas effectively. • Proven computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and/or French. A good working knowledge of the other language would be an added advantage. SELECTION CRITERIA AND PROCEDURE The eligibility criteria, the establishment of a shortlist and the selection procedure shall be in conformity with the Bank’s Rules and Procedure for acquisition of Consulting Services funded by the Administrative or Capital Expenditure Budget. Please note that interest expressed by a consultant does not imply any obligation on the part of the Bank to include him/her in the shortlist. The CVs to be submitted by the Consultants shall be evaluated based on the following criteria: General qualifications and adequacy for the proposed assignment 30 points Experience in the specific assignment described in the TOR 50 points Experience with international organizations, MDBs or DFIs 10 points Language capacity (English, French) 05 points Experience within the African continent region 05 points A shortlist will be established at the end of the request for expressions of interest. Only candidates scoring 70 points or above out of 100 shall be considered for this assignment.
H. Supervisor
Ahmed ATOUT, Director PIFD
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
