African Development Bank Group (AfDB) - Established in 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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

 

Job Title: Consultant African Leaders for Nutrition (ALN) Coordinator

 

Location: Abidjan, Cote D'ivoire

Department: Agriculture and Agro-Industry (AHAI)

Duration of the Assignment: 1 year

Tentative Date of commencement: 15th November, 2019

 

Brief Description of the Assignment

Provide senior technical leadership and strategic direction to the African Leaders for Nutrition (ALN) initiative with a view of enhancing the visibility of nutrition issues on the continent, and strengthening the political will and commitment to increase national-level investments in nutrition interventions.

Department issuing the request: Agriculture and Agro-Industry Department (AHAI)

Place of assignment: The consultant will be based at the Bank Headquarters in Abidjan

 

Approach to Program Implementation:

The African Leaders for Nutrition (ALN) secretariat is hosted by the African Development Bank at the Agriculture and Agro-Industry Department (AHAI) in the Agriculture Research, Production and Sustainability division (AHAI2)

The ALN was established in recognition of the far-reaching and long-term effects of malnutrition on the continent’s human capital potential

ALN aims to build and sustain high-level political leadership, commitment and accountability on the part of African Heads of States to invest resources in the fight against malnutrition.

 

Scope of Work:

AHAI department is seeking the services of an experienced consultant to coordinate the ALN Secretariat.

The specific responsibilities of the consultant will be as follows:

Be the face of ALN Secretariat, by providing senior technical leadership and strategic direction to the ALN initiative with a view of enhancing the visibility of nutrition issues on the continent, and strengthening the political and commitment to increase national-level investments in nutrition programmes and activities; 

Provide leadership on high-level advocacy activities in support of the ALN champions, and cultivate other African Leaders and Eminent Personalities who could be potential nutrition champions, as well as strategic stakeholder organizations and institutions;

Establish and nurture partnerships at the regional and global level, to spearhead the work of the ALN;

Ensure the day-to-day management and coordination of the work and staff of the ALN Secretariat, including contributing to the promotion of the multi-sectoral approach to the nutrition agenda within the Bank;

Ensure the effective and timely management of the ALN work plan, including the proper follow- up of ALN activities, the implementation of guidance from the Steering Committee and other advisory bodies.

 

Qualifications

The Bank is looking for an experienced consultant with the following characteristics and qualifications:

Hold at least a Master's Degree in Public Policy, International Development, Social Sciences, Nutrition or Public Health or any other relevant Degree.

Not less than fifteen (15) years of relevant professional experience in international development;

Demonstrated experience in in coordination, information sharing, programme management, developing and nurturing partnerships with relevant organizations  such as UN Agencies, Private Sector, Governments’ Line Ministries, Research Organizations, Bilateral and Multilateral Agencies and Philanthropic Foundations;

Familiarity with the multi-dimensional nature and effects of malnutrition and the importance of adopting a multi-sectoral and integrated development approach to nutrition interventions;

Demonstrated experience in leading and managing coalitions, in strategic planning with a variety of stakeholders, and respond quickly to a wide variety of strategic opportunities through careful prioritization;

Experience in advocacy, communications, and shaping  public debate on an issue through creative communications campaigns; convening coalitions for meaningful collective action and executing strategy in coordination with other groups;

 

Application Closing Date

31st October, 2019.

 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV using the format below.

 

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Note: Any questions and requests for clarifications may be sent to Fati Kondo using the mail above.