Water & Sanitation Engineer (TA), AWTF

• Grade : PL4 
• Position No. : 50088559 
• Posting Date: 01/14/2025 
• Closing Date : 02/13/2025 

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THE BANK

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 81 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries).  The Bank’s development agenda delivers financial and technical support for transformative projects that significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth. To sharply focus the objectives of the Ten Year Strategy (2024 – 2033) and ensure a more significant developmental impact, five major areas, all of which will accelerate our delivery for Africa, have been identified for scaling up, namely energy, agro-business, industrialisation, integration and improving the quality of life for the people of Africa.

THE COMPLEX:

The Agriculture, Human and Social Development Complex (AHVP) leads in implementing two of the five priority areas “High 5’s”, namely “Feed Africa” and “Improve the Quality of Life for Africans”. The Complex comprises five departments: (i) Agriculture and Agro-Industry Development; (ii) Agriculture Finance and Rural Development; (iii) Gender, Women and Civil Society; (iv) Water Development and Sanitation; and, (v) Human Capital, Youth and Skills Development. The complex objectives are (i) to develop, policy and strategy; (ii) provide deep sector expertise to the regions and (iii) develop new financing instruments

The Vice-Presidency for Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery (RDVP) is responsible for operational relevance, efficiency and effectiveness of the Bank Group’s operational programs and activities. The RDVP ensures that the Bank operates successfully across its Regional Members Countries (RMCs) and oversees the full implementation of all aspects of the Bank’s Regional Directorates.

THE HIRING DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:

The Water Development and Sanitation Department (AHWS) is part of the Agriculture, Human and Social Development Complex. The Department is responsible for the coordination of the Bank’s water development and sanitation-related activities to enhance synergies and contribute to achievement of all High5s (Power and Light Africa, Feed Africa, Industrialize Africa, Integrate Africa, and Improve the Quality of Life). The AHWS leads the scaling-up of the Bank’s contribution to Africa’s efforts to attain water security and sanitation for sustainable socio-economic transformation. The Department is also responsible for the origination of Non-Sovereign Operations (NSOs). It also supports regions concerning complex projects. Through its divisions: AHWS.l, AHWS.2, AHWS.3 for Water Security and Sanitation in Africa, and the African Water Facility (AWF), the AHWS Department supports regional hubs in the development and promotion of knowledge, approaches and tools for green and inclusive water security and for improved sanitation.

THE HIRING DIVISION:

The African Water Facility (AWF) is an initiative of the African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW) to mobilize resources to finance water sector facilitation and investment activities in Africa. The AWF has been established within the context of the Africa Water Vision and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The African Development Bank is managing the AWF on the request of AMCOW. The resources of the AWF are primarily allocated to water resources projects and programmes focused on improving the enabling environment for sustainable national and regional water resources management, preparing projects and programmes for immediate capital investments, and providing resources for strategic and small-scale investments. The AWF plans, organizes and carries out activities related to projects and programs cycle activities (identification, preparation, appraisal implementation and supervision) in the above areas, in all African countries; undertakes studies on issues regarding the water sector development and related areas; provides advice and technical assistance to African countries; and ensures coordination and synergy with other partners and donors in the water and sanitation sector in Africa.

The AWF currently manages a €200 million project portfolio shared all over Africa. The AWF is recruiting a Principal Water and Sanitation Engineer who will be a member of the AWF multidisciplinary team with specific responsibilities for developing the portfolio of projects, programs and studies which are in-line with the strategic priorities of the AWF; and which contribute towards improved access to water and sanitation, and the management, development and conservation of water resources in Africa.

KEY FUNCTIONS:

The Principal Water and Sanitation Engineer will undertake various activities, among others, the following:

A) Strategy and Planning

The Water and Sanitation Engineer will provide support to ensure that development results are delivered, operations are effectively managed, and institutional activities are efficiently undertaken in accordance with AWF strategic plans. S/He shall:

• Lead and/or support the preparation of strategies for AWF water and sanitation sector interventions which will enhance delivery of development results in accordance with the AWF mandate.
• Lead and/or support the preparation of key policy, planning, and progress reporting documents for review and/or approval by the AWF Governing Council, and the AfDB Board of Directors. This may include the Annual/Semi-Annual Reports, Annual Work Plan and Budget, AWF Strategic Plans, Portfolio Review Reports, Position Papers, etc.
• Support the preparation of operational tools for the effective management of AWF water and sanitation operations to ensure project quality and achievement of developmental impacts.
• Support AWF collaboration with other Bank departments involved in water sector operations.
• Represent the AWF on Bank wide strategic initiatives concerning water and sanitation, including the development and implementation of policies and strategies related to water supply, sanitation and the links to public private partnerships (PPP), financing, IWRM, climate change, green growth, etc.
• Initiate, conduct and/or coordinate - in dialogue with African Countries, regional and global organizations and development partners - AWF participation in the international discourse on sustainable water and sanitation services delivery.
• Represent the AWF in regional and international meetings, conferences, seminars and workshops dealing with water and sanitation issues.
• Contribute to mobilization of resources for the AWF Special Fund from external donors. Support actions for securing co-financing for AWF projects and programs through partnerships with other project preparation facilities, climate funds, etc., both within and outside the Bank.

B) Project Operations

As Task Manager, the Water and Sanitation Engineer will have the responsibility of the management of a portfolio of projects and will ensure that the objectives of the projects are met in an efficient and sustainable manner. S/He shall:

• Initiate and conduct project identification and preparation missions either solely or in cooperation with other multilateral development agencies and develop a pipeline of water resources projects, programs and studies.
• As required, support AWF management of Calls for Proposals, including developing the TOR, issuing the request for proposals, evaluation and selection of projects. Initiate or support efforts to prepare joint calls for proposals in partnership with other project preparation funds, climate change funds, both within and outside the Bank.
• Appraise projects and programs for AWF’s support and provide recommendations regarding the form of intervention as well as amounts, terms and conditions of grants. Provide assistance to Recipients in understanding and applying the AWF operational procedures relating to grant administration as well as the rules and procedures for the procurement of goods, works and services. Undertake desk and field supervision to ensure that projects are being well implemented, are accomplishing the intended objectives and recommend any necessary corrective measures.
• Work closely with AfDB Financial Department in processing disbursement requests by providing up to date information on expenditure categories, the established list of goods, works and services, contracts, the entry into force protocol of agreement, authorized signatories, the extension of closing dates, the utilization/cancellation of grant savings and any revisions and modifications thereof.
• Ensure efficient achievement of all the project milestones including project evaluation, regular audits, knowledge synthesis and timely monitoring and reporting on project progress, problems and solutions to all stakeholders; Support the preparation of project completion reports in accordance with the AWF’s operational procedures.

C) Knowledge

• Support implementation of project related knowledge activities including monitoring progress of water and sanitation projects, reviewing results achieved, undertaking analytical work, and generating knowledge documents as appropriate.
• Incorporate the knowledge gained from completed AWF projects in the design and preparation of new water resources projects to better achieve strategic objectives such as: leveraging funds in its project preparation activities, intervening in fragile states, promoting adaptation and mitigation to climate change, or providing enhanced support to the private sector.
• Develop and coordinate/supervise studies and evaluations on issues and challenges pertaining to water and sanitation development in Africa, with a view to identifying priorities and corresponding projects and activities that can be undertaken by the AWF to promote accelerated access to water and sanitation at national and regional levels.
• Lead the review of relevant AWF/ADB documents on water and sanitation development, operations and management.

SELECTION CRITERIA (including desirable skills, knowledge and experience):

• Hold at least a Master's degree or its equivalent in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Civil Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, or related discipline.
• A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience related to project management, sanitation policy and strategy development, preparation and management of non-sewered sanitation and reuse projects preferably in urban and peri-urban settings.
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues in a multi-cultural environment and to build effective working relations with colleagues.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision as well as part of a multicultural team.
• Ability to influence and participate effectively in actions to drive change.
• Ability to be flexible, open minded with integrity.
• Client and results oriented individual demonstrating “a can-do attitude”.
• Good understanding of sanitation issues, trends and opportunities in Africa.
• Ability to identify and articulate policy and technological issues and to provide sound advice.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex issues and communicate them effectively orally and in written briefs.
• Experience in delivering high quality operational products and services (research advice, sectoral studies and review; projects).
• Good communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships in a diverse multicultural environment.
• Experience with International Development Financing Institutions in developing countries including a satisfactory knowledge of their operational policies and procedures.
• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint); knowledge of SAP is desirable.
• Excellent spoken and written English or French, with a working knowledge of the other language.
• Competence in the use of the standard Microsoft software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SAP.

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The African Development Bank (AfDB) on behalf of the African Water Facility (AWF) is posting this advertisement. The post advertised is for AWF and not the AfDB and does not offer any expectation of recruitment as a staff member of the AfDB.
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