NGO: Islamic Development Bank are Recruiting Operations Team Leader - Abuja, Nigeria


NGO: Islamic Development Bank are Recruiting Operations Team Leader - Abuja, Nigeria 


Business Unit: Operations Complex

Department: Regional Hub Abuja, Nigeria

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Job Grade: E3

Contract Type: Fixed Term

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.

Key Accountability 

Project Appraisal:

Lead the preparation of project appraisals to ensure comprehensive coverage of the technical, economic, social, financial, procurement, institutional and environmental aspects of the project proposals are in line with the operations manual and applicable policies/procedures of the Bank.

Seek inputs from the respective Sector Teams in DGCP and GPP to further refine and enhance the project appraisal documents prior to submission for Board approval.

  • Ensure all changes identified during project preparation and appraisal are incorporated in all the relevant documents for alignment of project design and approach prior to submission of project for Board approval.

Build partnerships with other MDBs for co-financing.

Academic & 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.
  • Languages: English: Mandatory | French: Mandatory
  • Skills & Necessary knowledge
  • Project Management skills.
  • People Management skills.
  • Quality Management.
  • Results Orientation.
  • Portfolio Management.
  • Time and resource management.
  • Building Relationships.
  • Passion for Excellence.
  • Problem Solving skills.
  • Procurement Management
  • Global Trends and Challenges in the specific sector.
  • IT skills, especially in project management.

How to Apply

If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. 

You can apply online by clicking the link below that will redirect you to IsDB Career site where you can submit your application

To complete the application, you will need the following document(s):

  • Resume/CV
  • Copy of passport
  • Academic certificate

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