Corporate Affairs Division Manager

il y a 18 heures


Abidjan, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire African Development Bank Temps plein
Job Title: Corporate Affairs Division Manager

The African Development Bank is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Corporate Affairs Division Manager to join its team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating relationships with the Governing Council, the Management Board, and members of the Facility.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Supervise the work of Counsels in the Division and provide coaching and performance management.
  • Plan, direct, and coordinate the day-to-day functioning of the General Secretariat of the Facility related to services provided by the ALSF to RMCs.
  • Provide advisory services to the Director of the Facility and senior management on Management Board matters.
  • Supervise activities relating to reproducing, publishing, storing, and distributing Facility's internal documents.
  • Ensure management and safe-keeping of vital records.
  • Plan and supervise the translation of all official documents and interpretation services for meetings of the Management Board and Governing Council.
  • Interpret texts of the Facility concerning operations of the Facility.
  • Coordinate, give guidance, and quality control in all projects done by Division Counsel or Consultants.
  • Provide supervision in the negotiation and implementation of bilateral and multilateral cooperation arrangements.
  • Ensure quality control as well as compliance with the Facility's policies and procedures.
  • Make proposals to the Director for the resolution of any issues encountered.
  • Conceive and prepare the budget of the Division and control the general administrative, strategic policy directions, and orientations of the Division.
  • Oversee the conception and review by counsel of legal documentation, including term sheets, loan agreements, common terms agreements, inter-creditor agreements, security documentation, assignment agreements, shareholder agreements, subscription agreements, information memoranda, as well as other documentation depending on the nature of the project and the type of financing.
  • Assure the quality control of the work of the Division from the technical, administrative, and resources point of view, as well as establish the priorities of the Division and resolve any conflicts that may arise among subordinates.
  • Supervise counsel's work on the drafting of Board's resolutions and documents, including the financial terms of the operations and other salient terms, and participate in meetings of the Management Board.
  • Supervise the development and negotiation of financing agreements and prepare other legal documents required as part of the legal due diligence.
  • Assist in the procedure for recruitment of Law firm to assist a beneficiary Country; Liaise with recruited Law Firm, negotiate fees arrangements, and ensure external counsel's assistance monitoring.
  • Assign work in the Division among counsel.
  • Evaluate staff performance and provide the Director with necessary information on staff confirmation following probationary period and contracts renewals.
  • Coordinate the work products of each counsel with that of the operational division of the Facility.
  • Undertake other major legal assignments as required by the Director.
Requirements:
  • Holds at least a Master's Degree in Law, with an emphasis on International Law, or a first degree plus a relevant combination of relevant academic qualification in law (ie: Juris Doctor (JD)) plus admission to the Bar in a Member country of the African Development Bank.
  • A minimum of eight (8) years' relevant experience, preferably with an international organization, law firm, or working for the judiciary system of a Member country, with solid practical knowledge of international administrative and international financial transactions.
  • Proven competence in International Corporate and Administrative Law, Development and Public International Law.
  • Strong skills in preparation of complex legal documents, including briefs and confidential legal opinions, preparing certificates, leading the negotiation of complex projects and programs, and other transactions of a similar nature.
  • Capacity to conceive and supervise the negotiation of complex legal documents of all manners and form that balances the standards and norms of outside parties with the unique requirements of the Facility.
  • Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous, and shifting demands, priorities, and tight deadlines.
  • High-level skills in communication and negotiation as well as the ability to build partnerships with a broad range of clients and deliver results that meet the needs of the Director and the Facility.
  • Possess a versatile multi-disciplinary skills-set, leadership skills, an ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, and effective communication, team building, inter-personal, problem-solving skills, writing, and analytical skills.
  • Excellent negotiation skills and demonstrated ability to work under pressure and deliver within tight deadlines.
  • Ability to communicate and write effectively in English and/or French. A working knowledge of French will be an added advantage.
  • IT Competence in the use of standard software such as MSWord, Power Point, Excel, and Internet Explorer.
  • Possess a high level of integrity, moral values, discretion, and confidentiality.
  • Willingness to undertake periodic travel.
  • Citizenship of a signatory member of the African Legal Support Facility.

This is a unique opportunity to join the African Development Bank and contribute to the success of the African Legal Support Facility. If you are a highly skilled and experienced legal professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role, please submit your application.



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