Chief Agricultural Economist Positions at African Development Bank Group for Fellowship

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible Countries: All overseas and home country nationals are eligible to apply.
• Eligible Course or Subjects: The Chief Agricultural Economist position at the African Development Bank can be applied for.
• Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
• Have a minimum of seven (07) years of relevant experience, with particular expertise in designing and supporting projects implementation in international financial Institutions.
• Experience in supporting private sector operations would be an added advantage.
• Proven ability to implement country or sector-level agriculture analytical and capacity-building initiatives.
• A good understanding of cross-cutting issues beyond agriculture and social development (e.g., procurement, governance, donors’ practices) at the sector/country level.
• Good knowledge of strategy to deliver transformative projects that will significantly reduce poverty.
• Good knowledge of key aid effectiveness issues, especially harmonization of donors’ practices and alignment to borrowers’ systems.
• Demonstrated intellectual leadership and ability to integrate sector-specific knowledge with broader operational strategy and research objectives.
• Good networking skills and judgment are required to manage professional relationships with external partners in Africa.
• Client Orientation to understand and, when appropriate, anticipate client needs, to ensure the clients receive the best possible service from the Bank.
• Ability to apply innovative approaches and change working methods while remaining effective in changing working conditions.
• Competence in using standard Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint); SAP knowledge is desirable.

Offered Benefits

The selected candidates will be appointed to the position of Chief Agricultural Economist at the African Development Bank Group and receive compensation accordingly.

Application Process

• How to Apply: Interested candidates can apply for the position through their preferred application pathway. All applications received will be considered.
• Supporting Documents: The candidates may be required to submit a resume and other documents as proof of relevant experience and education.
• Admission Requirements: The applicants must hold a minimum of a Master’s degree in Development, Agricultural Engineering (or related discipline), specializing in Agricultural Economics or Agro-economics.
• Language Requirement: The applicants must have the ability to communicate and write effectively in French or English, with a good working knowledge of the other language.