Principal Budget Officer – Performance Monitoring & Reporting, SNPB2 Vacancy at the African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

Position Title: Principal Budget Officer - Performance Monitoring & Reporting, SNPB2.

Job Station: Other Countries.

INTRODUCTION :-

Principal Budget Officer - Performance Monitoring & Reporting, SNPB2 job opportunity is available at African Development Bank Group (AfDB) for individuals who possess relevant qualification.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :-

• Coordinate the preparation of the statutory quarterly Budgets and Work Programme Performance Reports of the Bank and any other relevant performance reports as required.
• Lead the analysis on Performance Monitoring Data for periodic assessment of resource utilization status and propose corrective measures for variances to ensure that resources are properly assigned
• Coordinate with Business units and the Delivery Performance Management and Results Department (SNDR) in the development/revision of the KPIs in order to rationalize for more value adding and effective monitoring and reporting system; Monitor Institutional and Complex KPIs against targets set by the Bank;
• Conduct independent research and analyses on Performance and budget issues, identify problems, propose solutions and make recommendations to Management;
• Ensure the enhancement of the Budget and Work Programme Performance Reporting Systems and Dashboards
• Elaborate and coordinate responses to queries from Board Members with respect to the statutory Budgets and Work Programme Performance reports and contribute to the elaboration of the Programming and Budget Document and other Ad-hoc reports;
• Working closely with Business units and the Delivery and Performance Management Unit to ensure timely and accurate reporting of the performance of organizational units on budget and related work programmes.
• Participation in institutional initiatives and working groups on behalf of the division as may be assigned by the Division Manager.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION :-

• Hold at least a Master’s Degree or its equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Management or related fields;
• Have a minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience with exposure to international and/or multicultural contexts
• Experience in budgeting and institutional performance reporting for both internal and external audiences
• Good Knowledge of operational strategies, policies, rules, procedures and practices of the Bank or similar institutions.
• Experience in design and implementation of budgeting and performance reporting systems, management information systems and dashboards as well as business process enhancement initiatives.
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking capacity: Capacity to perform quantitative and qualitative analysis on financial, budget and corporate performance statistics and data and accurately interprete results to derive meaningful information for reporting to senior management and higher levels of authority e.g. Board of Directors
• Demonstrate high degree of attention to details and strong focus on data quality control.
• High-level skills in report writing: Ability to present information clearly and concisely in appropriate style and language to suit the requirements of a specific audience as well as handle sensitive information.
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous and shifting demands, priorities under heavy work pressure tight deadlines while maintaining speed and accuracy.
• Problem Solving: Ability to apply business knowledge to diagnose and resolve problems effectively and timely
• Ability to use innovative and creative approaches to enhance performance.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to ensure sound working relationships with colleagues, effectively coordinate team assignments and build partnerships with a broad range of clients to deliver high quality results.
• Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other language.
• Competence in the use of ERP Systems (preferably SAP), Business Intelligence tools and SAP BW, standard MS office applications (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) and good knowledge of operational and project management systems.

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Important Information / Notice

• This position is classified International status and attracts international terms and conditions of employment.
• Should you encounter technical difficulties in submitting your application, please send an email with a precise description of the issue and/or a screenshot showing the problem to: HR Direct HRDirect@AFDB.ORG  
• To apply for this position, you need to be national of one of AfDB member countries.
• Applicants who fully meet the Bank’s requirements and are considered for interview will be contacted. Only online applications submitted with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) and copies of the required degrees will be considered. The President, AfDB, reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level. The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) does not ask for payments of any kind from applicants throughout the recruitment process (job application, CV review, interview meeting, and final processing of applications). In addition, the Bank does not request information on applicants’ bank accounts. The African Development Bank Group declines all responsibility for the fraudulent publications of job offers in its name or, in general, for the fraudulent use of its name in any way whatsoever.

WHO IS African Development Bank Group (AfDB)?

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.