KPMG CI on behalf of the AfDB is looking for an Evaluator General,Abidjan
Closing date : 11/10/2018
By reporting to the Board of Directors of the AfDB through its CODE, the Evaluator General will:
- Provide overall direction and leadership in the management of BDEV;
- Determine BDEV work objectives through the triennial work program
- Provide intellectual leadership and technical expertisein the conduct of evaluations of Bank operations, policies, and strategies, working across projects, sectors, themes, regions and countries;
- Provide leadership to ensure that evaluations are carried out effectively and in accordance with highest international quality standards;
- Ensure appropriate coverage and balance between different types of evaluations, including summative and formative evaluations;
- Promote an evaluation culture and disseminate results achieved and lessons learned across the institution and beyond;
- Monitor, compare, and exchange evaluation results and methods, particularly in the context of the Evaluation Network and Evaluation Cooperation Group of Multilateral Development Banks;
- Monitor and follow the implementation of evaluation recommendations based on management’s own reports through the Management Action Registration system (MARS) and report accordingly to the Board of Directors;
- Review and provide recommendations to CODE regarding the Bank’s Independent Evaluation Policy and Independent Evaluation Strategy, including suggestions for adjustment;
- Ensure sound management of BDEV’s human and financial resources;
- Monitor the implementation of theBDEV work program, including adherence to key performance indicators and timely production of evaluation reports.
Profile of the candidate :
Competencies
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Economics, Development Studies, International Relations, Business Administration or a related field;
- A minimum of twenty (20) years of professional experience, including relevant experience in international development, including at least 10 at a managerial level and with a progressive increase of responsibilities;
- Strong expertise in evaluation principles, standards, processes, and methodologies, including demonstrated understanding of state-of-the-art evaluation theories and practices;
- Profound understanding of and ability to navigate the development and evaluation sectors both internationally and on the African continent;
- Good understanding and/or experience of both public and private sector investments;
- Track record of strong management and leadership skills;
- Sensitivity to the multicultural organizational environment;
- Ability to be an independent thinker, with good integrity and professional ethics recognized by peers;
- Ability to communicate effectively in English or French(written and spoken), with a working knowledge of the other language.
Applicants who fully meet the Bank’s requirements and are considered for further assessment will be contacted. Candidates should submit a one page Motivational letterand curriculum vitae/Profile. The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

















