African Development Bank - the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent.
POSITION : Senior Civil Society Officer
DESCRIPTION
Responsible for monitoring & evaluation, capacity building, knowledge management and reporting issues on Civil Society Engagement in the Bank.
Operate and update Civil Society Organizations database for knowledge sharing and collaboration;
Strengthen the Bank staff capacities on Civil Society Organizations engagement
Disseminate information to Regional Officers and Civil Society Organization Focal Points on relevant matters of the advocacy and partnerships;
Conduct reviews of project documents and report on civil society engagement in the process of development (appraisal reports, Country Strategy Paper and strategies);
Provide support to Division in organizing functions and conferences;
Provide support to organization of the Civil Society Organization Open days in Country Offices;
Performs other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Monitor progress achieved on adopting participatory approaches and the extent of participation by stakeholders in Bank financed projects;
Provide knowledge sharing on Civil Society Organizations -related issues;
Coordinate provision of training for Bank staff in areas of participatory approaches and inclusive growth to development;
Report to management on extent to which Civil Society Organizations and other stakeholders were consulted throughout the project cycle, and were involved in project implementation focusing on Hi5s;
Report on the extent to which Bank financed operations employ participatory approaches in country programming, projects and programs;
Support Civil Society Organizations-related issues in the Regional Offices;
Contribute to staff training;
Assist to organize the Civil Society Forum at the Annual Meetings;
Communicate with Civil Society Organizations on a regular basis and manage Bank’s overall engagement with civil society;
Forge strategic partnerships between Bank and Civil Society Organizations focusing on delivering High 5s;
Develop projects which integrate participatory approaches/methodologies for financing, such as flagship projects under selected High 5s or poverty alleviation projects;
Selection Criteria
Demonstrate understanding of regional social issues, analysis and policy formulation; knowledge of the practices of major bilateral and multilateral partner development agencies in African countries is an added advantage.
Experience and aptitude for multi-stakeholder training and facilitation, including the design, facilitation and delivery of participatory trainings and training-of-trainer workshops for adult learners;
Familiarity with principles of organizational learning and development;
Ability to work independently and as part of a team; well organized, and able to prioritize multiple tasks, while driving results;
Good communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships in a diverse multicultural environment;
Communicate and write effectively in French or English, with a good working knowledge of the other language.
Competences in the use of standard Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint); knowledge of SAP is desirable.
Hold at least a Master's Degree or its equivalent in in Social Development, Sociology, Geography, Anthropology, Economics or closely related disciplines;
Have a minimum five (5) years of relevant experience in participation and civil society engagement, advocacy and policy dialogue skills.
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