African Development Bank (AfDB): Portfolio Data Analyst

Position title: Portfolio Data Analyst
Grade: PL- 6

Reference: ADB 10/070
Publication date: 21/05/2010
Closing date: 18/06/2010

Objectives:

The key objectives of the position are to:

• Assist the staff of the Unit in collecting, providing and processing structured data on the work programme in Fragile States;
• Assist project managers in all aspects relating to portfolio management;
• Pool and organize information on the work programme, as well as ensure its monitoring;
• Collect data and participate in preparing the administrative budget and monitoring its execution.

Duties and responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Unit Head and in close collaboration with the experts, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

• Maintain the database of the Unit’s portfolio;
• Analyze data on the Bank’s portfolio in Fragile Sates;
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and ad hoc reports on the management and performance of the Unit’s portfolio on the three pillars;
• Make available information on all the Unit’s projects in the database, and facilitate its use;
• Coordinate preparation and monitoring of the administrative budget. Participate in identifying resource requirements for submission and administration of the budget; recommend, where necessary, reallocations of funds; and coordinate data on mobilization of Facility resources;
• Coordinate preparation and monitoring of the annual work programme and quarterly mission programmes of the Unit. Regularly update work programmes on the basis of the processing schedule;
• Coordinate preparation of annual activity reports and portfolio analysis reports;
• Liaise with the Information and Methods Department (CIMM), as necessary, for all issues relating to the SAP system and other information technologies; act as SAP resource person in the Unit; provide technical assistance to PL and GS staff in the Unit in the use of SAP-PS and the COSTAB project;
• Participate in Bank missions, where necessary;
• Perform any other task entrusted by the Unit.

Selection Criteria:

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

• At least a Master’s degree or its equivalent in computer science, statistics, economics or business management;
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, two years of which must be in a similar position;
• Strong facilitation skills;
• Knowledge and understanding of operations, planning, work programmes, budget preparation and financial management in MDBs;
• Proven ability to manage and deliver multiple products and projects within stipulated time frames;
• Good knowledge of computer applications currently used in the Bank, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint;
• Practical knowledge of SAP indispensable;
• Ability to communicate fluently in English and/or French; good practical knowledge of the other language.
• A good knowledge of operations in Fragile States would be an advantage.

To Apply:

Only applicants who fully meet the Bank’s requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted.

Applicants will only be considered if they submit (preferably electronically, to: recruit@afdb.org) a fully completed Personal History Form (PHF), available from the Bank’s web site, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating date of birth and nationality.

The President, ADB, reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level. The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.