Deadline: 21st January 2025

Job Title: Operations Team Leader (Economic Infrastructure) – RH

Location: Abuja

Business Unit: Operations Complex

Grade: E3

Division: Country Rel.&Ser. Africa & Latin America
Department: Country relations and services Africa & Latin America

About the Organization: The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) is a multilateral development bank (MDB) which funds its projects and other developmental activities using Islamic finance.

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) is a multilateral development bank (MDB) which funds its projects and other developmental activities using Islamic finance. Hence, the name “Islamic”. Founded in 1975, the IsDB is headquartered in Jeddah, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The purpose of the Bank is to foster economic development and social progress of its member countries.

Job Purpose

• Under the supervision of the Country Operations Manager, to manage the portfolio of (Transport) and related Economic Infrastructure projects and TAs within the approved scope, schedule, budget and quality to ensure efficient delivery of the Bank’s mandate to support socio-economic development in the relevant Member Countries.
• Supervise and provide technical oversight to Project Managers on day-to-day basis for the implementation of projects and to provide clearance on their tasks. Lead/conduct the appraisal of projects, TAs, quality reviews, progress reporting monthly, quarterly and annually. Contribute to the clearance of tender documents and contracts related to implementation of the approved projects and proactively mitigate risks issues in the portfolios. Provide technical support and contribution in shaping the Bank’s strategy by focusing on the given sector in the covered region, including contribution to Member Country Strategy, analytical work.
• Provide Project Management and Implementation supervision.
• Provide Data Entry and system management of Bank Project Management Systems. Contribute to the operational, financial, knowledge and procurement policies and implementation guidelines.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (Transport, Highway, Aviation, Railroad, BRT, Port), Electrical Engineering (incl. renewable energy), Infrastructure Policy, Economics, or related field.
• Master’s degree and exposure to sector policy would be preferred.
• Additional qualification or certification in Project Management like PMP would be desirable.
• Minimum 8 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree/6 years with a Master’s degree in the development sector, of which minimum 5 years in a specific sector.
• Field experience in developing countries in project implementation.
• Preference will be given to candidates with MDB experience.

For more information about this opportunity and to apply visit: https://www.isdbcareers.com/vacancy/171468?ChannelID=2894&utm_source=jobnow