African Development Bank Group (AfDB) was Established in the year 1964, the African Development Bank is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 80 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries). The Bank’s development agenda is delivering the financial and technical support for transformative projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth. The Bank is seeking to build a management team that will lead the successful implementation of this vision.
They are actively recruiting for the position below.
Role Title: Principal Legal Counsel, PGCL4
Location: Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
Role Responsibilities:
As the Principal Legal Counsel, you will be –
- Advise on constitutional and corporate legal issues arising from the interpretation and application of the Agreement Establishing the African Development Bank (the Bank) and the African Development Fund (the Fund).
- Advise on, draft, vet and revise legal documentation relating to the organization, structure, and administration of the Bank, the Fund and the Nigeria Trust Fund (together “the Bank Group”) and the relations of the Bank Group with international organizations and with member and non-member states, including matters pertaining to the privileges, immunities and exemptions of the Bank and the Fund and those of officers, employees, experts and consultants of the Bank;
- Prepare submissions and represent the Bank in litigation, arbitration, other administrative or legal proceedings including internal administrative review and appeal and tribunal proceedings and other matters in which the Bank is a party or may have an interest.
- Advise on, negotiate, and prepare contracts for the acquisition of goods and services for the Bank including consulting and professional services, intellectual property, technology and other products, in accordance with the Bank’s procurement rules and financial regulations.
- Provide legal support and advice regarding existing contracts or new contracts to be entered into the Bank; and advise on the legal aspects of matters arising in the course of contractual relations with external parties.
- Advise on administrative and human resources management matters of the Bank, including the drafting, reviewing and amending of contracts and legal documents and advising on legal questions relating to personnel matters.
- Advise on insurance matters and on administrative and policy matters concerning Staff Retirement Plan and Medical Benefits Plan.
- Provide legal support that may be required in respect of the Staff Retirement Plan and the Medical Benefits Plan.
- Advise on and provide legal support in the negotiation and finalization of legal instruments of co-operation between the Bank and the Fund and bilateral, multilateral and other partners; draft, negotiate and finalize host agreements and other instruments required to ensure the Bank’s presence in its member countries;
- Maintain contact with legal services of other multilateral institutions and of member states and with the legal profession in general in member states of the Bank on matters relating to the functions and activities of the Bank and the Fund.
Required Qualifications:
- A minimum of a master’s degree or its equivalent in Law, or a Juris Doctor (JD) and admission to the Bar of one of the member countries of the African Development Bank.
- A minimum of Six years of relevant experience preferably with an established law firm or an international financial institution.
- Proven administrative experience.
- Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous and shifting demands, priorities and tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills with the ability to build partnerships with a broad range of clients and deliver results that meet the needs of the Legal Service Departments and the Regional Directorate Hub’s work programs.
- Proven knowledge in the current trend of developments and familiarity with international law, and related matters
- Excellent skills in drafting of legal documents including briefs and confidential legal opinions, resolutions for Boards of Directors, preparing certificates, leading the negotiation of host countries agreements or technology contracts and partnership agreements.
- Excellent negotiation skills in relation to a varied range of legal documents.
- Ability to work and deal with sensitive issues in a multi-cultural environment and to build and maintain effective working relations with colleagues.
- Ability to apply his / her legal knowledge and experience to deliver the full scope of strategic legal services
- Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French preferably with a sound working knowledge of the other language.
- Proficiency in the use of standard Microsoft Office Suite applications.
- Excellent knowledge of SAP will be an added advantage
Application Deadline:
September 24th, 2020
Application Guidelines:
To apply, click on the link below.
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