African Development Bank Group Internship Programme 2016

Overview

The primary objective of the Internship Program at the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) is to deepen the Bank’s efforts to advance development within its regional member countries (RMC) through capacity building activities.  

The Program aims at providing candidates with the opportunity to acquire and develop the ability to work in an international environment, provide the Bank a pool of potential candidates in the future and enhance the visibility of the Bank and its development activities.

To achieve its new strategic staffing that the Strategy for 2013-2022 envisages, the Human Resource Department (CHRM) needs to develop a new approach based on its overall vision and goals of decentralization.  

The Program will therefore, mobilize additional intellectual resources for development by providing opportunities to nationals of Bank member countries who are students to gain professional and practical experience in focus areas of the Bank’s work.  Applicants for the ADB’s internship program must be aware of the Ten-Year Strategy for 2013-2022.

Eligibility Requirements

In 2016, the Bank is planning to recruit 60 interns. 

The following are the minimum requirements:

Aged between eighteen (18) to thirty (30) years.
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s/Master’s level degree program or its equivalent in a recognized public or private institution of higher learning. 
Apply for an internship within one year of having obtained such a degree. 
Provide a letter from the University / Professional institution school confirming the enrollment for the current Program. 
Citizen of a regional or non-regional member country of the African Development Bank.
Applicants must be fluent in, at least, one of the Banks’s working languages (English or French). 
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.  
In addition to the above selection criteria, preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate the following: 

• Ability to leverage knowledge.
• Ability to share knowledge.
• Adaptability to multicultural settings.
• Good communication skills.
• Working knowledge of a third language that is relevant to the Bank’s operations.
• Special consideration shall be given to students who are working on projects that have a direct bearing on the mission of the Bank.
• The specific disciplines and specialist professional areas that are aligned to our Ten-Year Strategy and our gender strategy are the following:

• Economy: Development Research; Statistics;
• Operations I: Procurement & Fiduciary Services, Fragile States situations;
• Operations II: Agriculture & Agro Industry; Human Development; Governance; Water & Sanitation, Natural Resource Management;
• Operations III: Energy, Environment & Climate Change; Transport & ICT; Private Sector; Regional Integration and Trade;
• Strategy & Operational Policies;
• Results & Quality Assurance;
• Finance; Budget; Treasury; Resource Mobilization; Risk Management; Audit;
• General/Business Administration; 
• Human Resources Management;
• IT Services; IT Engineers; Security; IT Security;
• Protocol Services ; Langage Services;
• Communication & External Relations;
• Gender; 
• Corporate Lawyers;

Terms and conditions

Internships shall be granted to each candidate for a period not less than three (3) months and not more than six (6) months.  The internship will be authorized only once for any candidate.

Interns shall be responsible for their air travel (where applicable) to and from the Bank’s location as well as their upkeep.  

Interns shall be responsible for their medical insurance coverage, and for obtaining entry and residence visas in the host country of the Bank.

Eligible interns will be provided with a monthly stipend, depending on the budget availability.

Interns may be authorized to participate in an official Bank’s mission.

Internships shall be performed either at the Bank’s headquarters in Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) or in any one of the Bank’s field offices or Regional Centers.

How to Apply? 

Online application

Please note that application for admission to the AfDB Internship Program is an online process.  If you are a first-time user of our online registration system, you will need to register before you can log in. You are advised to provide as much relevant information as possible. 

Applicants with dual nationality are advised that the Bank recognizes only one nationality from a member country; as such, kindly indicate the nationality you wish to declare.

Application Deadline:

If you have special capability for creative and strategic thinking and believe you fulfil the eligibility criteria, kindly submit your online application by 30th September 2015 by midnight (GMT).  

Due to the high volume of responses received, only electronic confirmations of receipt will be issued. If you do not hear from us by 31st December 2015, then your application would not have been considered for the 2016 intake. 

Offer of internship

Selected candidates will receive an official offer and are expected to start the Internship Program in Mid-January 2016. The selected candidates must submit a written acceptance of the offer via email within one week of notification or the offer will be proposed to the next candidate on the reserve list. Offers of internships are only valid for the same Program year. They will not be deferred to the following year.

Application Checklist:

The application checklist is meant to facilitate your application experience.

• Register for an account 
• Provide an email address; and an alternative one. Fill in the correct e-mail address since this 
• will be the main means of communication. 
• Provide the most current contact information. Ensure that you email us with updated data, 
• should your contacts change in the middle of the process.
• Complete application in a single session. 
• Answer all the questions - all questions marked with an asterisk (*) require an answer
• Complete phone number (country code + city code + number).
• Upload all the following required documents (mandatory):
• Maximum two page Curriculum Vitae in Microsoft Word or PDF version.
• Copy of the enrolment Certificate or the Master Degree.
• Letter of Motivation.
• Recommendation Letter.

You can apply online here.

IFC Young Professionals Program

The IFC Young Professionals Program (IFC YPP) is the successor to the Global Transaction Team Program (GTT Program).  The GTT Program has been IFC's flagship recruitment and rotation program for entry-level investment officers since 1998 and has made a strong contribution to attracting and retaining talented and diverse investment professionals. The program has been redesigned to better align to IFC's operational model, provide an attractive employer value proposition for participants, and foster the development of globally mobile leaders across IFC. As part of the redesign, the program will be significantly expanded and has been re-branded as the IFC Young Professionals Program (IFC YPP), with a mandate to recruit all entry-level Investment Officers across the corporation globally.

IFC’s Young Professionals Program offers a unique opportunity to launch a global career as an investment professional helping to build the private sector in developing countries. Participants join as Associate Investment Officers or Investment Officers, depending on level of experience – responsible for identifying, structuring, closing and monitoring IFC’s loans and investments – and build their expertise through assignments in different countries, close to our clients. IFC’s approach is to combine rigorous analysis, innovative deal structuring and a focus on financial sustainability and positive development impact.

We are looking for current students or recent graduates of MBA or Master’s degree programs with strong financial skills, professional achievement, leadership potential and a demonstrated commitment to development.

Program Features and Career Path

The three year program is structured to provide participants with a solid understanding of IFC’s business and strategy, a global network, and regional experience in one of IFC's industry groups (Financial Institutions Group; Infrastructure and Natural Resources; Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services; and TMT, Venture Capital & Funds). Following a series of interviews  successful applicants receive offers directly from industry departments for positions in one of IFC’s offices, regional hubs, or at headquarters.

Joint Cohort with other World Bank Group Young Professionals:  IFC Young Professionals join IFC in September of each year and form a joint Young Professionals cohort with other World Bank Group Young Professionals (the World Bank Young Professionals and MIGA Young Professionals) –  the WBG YP Cohort.   Upon joining IFC, participants spend 4 to 6 weeks in Washington.  The first week is dedicated to a joint induction of the WBG YP Cohort, where participants learn about the WBG mission, WBG products and operations, meet WBG senior management, and to network amongst themselves.  Throughout the program, IFC YPs will continue to participate in support & challenge groups with other participants in the WBG YP Cohort.  The WBG YP Cohort will enable participants to forge career-long networks across the WBG institutions and a greater understanding of each institutions' products and operations, resulting in greater leverage and efficient delivery of WBG products and services to our clients.

IFC Induction & Learning Curriculum:  IFC Young Professionals also participate in a week-long IFC-specific induction, where participants learn about IFC products and operations and interact with IFC Senior Management & other staff.  Upon completion of the IFC induction, participants are enrolled in a 4 – 5 week residential Investment & Credit training course, where they learn IFC’s investment process, are introduced to IFC’s investment and credit culture, and undertake other professional training. The Investment & Credit training course is one of a series of training courses that make up the mandatory learning curriculum for IFC Investment Officers, which participants are required to complete in order to graduate from the IFC YPP.

Upon completion of the induction programs and the Investment & Credit Training Course, participants report back to their home duty stations and immediately begin working directly with project teams and clients sourcing, executing and monitoring investment transactions.

Mandatory Rotation:  During the 3 year program, IFC YPs are required to participate in 6-12 month rotation to give participants a broader and/or more global view of IFC’s business.  Types of rotations include: (i) Regional Rotation (different region within the same industry); (ii) Industry or Functional Rotation (different industry or functional role within the same region); and (iii) both a Regional and an Industry or Functional Rotation.  The nature and duration of the rotation is determined by the participant’s industry department, and is based on learning/development opportunities as well as business need. On completion of the rotation, participants return to their home duty station.

Following successful completion of the program, IFC YPs pursue a global career, gaining broad exposure across industries, investment products and regions. Depending on business need and personal preference, they can pursue a series of assignments in different regions and/or Washington, DC. Participants are expected to be geographically flexible and interested and able to relocate as business needs require. 

Role of an Investment Officer

You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team focused on identifying investment opportunities, executing transactions and actively managing portfolio projects. In this role, your objective will be to maximize the impact of IFC’s intervention and contribute to the development of our countries of operation by executing innovative, developmental, and profitable investments for IFC. Responsibilities include:

Analyze operational and financial performance of potential client companies to identify opportunities, address risks and recommend investment options
Evaluate the benefits and risks of new transactions and develop innovative and appropriate financial structures
Participate in negotiations
Supervise project implementation, including disbursements
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and other stakeholders
Coordinate closely with social, environmental, and technical assistance colleagues to add value to our clients' businesses and achieve sustainable development impact


Eligibility

IFC is looking to recruit two levels of investment officers through the Young Professionals Program:

Associate Investment Officer – 3 to 6 years of prior relevant work experience (investment banking, project finance, private equity, corporate finance, portfolio management, or financial consulting); and
Investment Officer – 5 to 8 of prior relevant work experience.

Other requirements
Current students or recent graduates of MBA or similar
Experience in international finance, demonstrated leadership and passion for sustainable private sector development
Strong analytical and credit assessment skills, as well as solid understanding of accounting and financial statement analysis
Knowledge of relevant industry sector trends
Sound business judgment and problem solving, negotiation and commercial skills
Ability to develop new business and effectively focus on client needs
Enthusiasm for working in multi-cultural teams and across borders, preferably with experience working in developing countries
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; fluency in other languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Spanish or Russian) preferred
Willingness to travel extensively and geographic flexibility

 Application and Selection Process

IFC will begin accepting applications online for the IFC YP Class 2016 from August 15th through October 5th, 2015.

First Round interviews are expected to take place in October and November, and Final Round Interviews in early December.  Job offers to successful applicants will be extended in December/January 2015/16, and participants will join IFC in September 2016.

Click here for more details and application information.

Various Executive Vacancies

Here is a list of executive vacancies in the broadcasting industry

1. Managing Director

• Must have an undergraduate degree in Business or Commerce and an MBA or MBL.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years similar work experience, 3 years of which should have been at a senior managerial level.
• Must have proven experience in implementing successful turnaround strategies for a large organisation.
• Must be an innovative and business oriented person with a thorough grounding in business management and related dynamics.
• Must have experience in interacting with policy makers and government.
• Must have a thorough understanding of market trends and related dynamics and be able to advice the Board and management accordingly.

Send your application to mnguwi@ipcconsultants.com not later than Thursday 17 September 2015

2. Director – Finance, Human Resources and Administration

• An Accounting or Finance degree plus an MBA is required.
• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, CA, CIS are an added advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years similar work experience, 3 years of which should have been at a senior managerial level.
• Must be an innovative and business oriented person with a thorough grounding in business management and dynamics.
• Ability to manage multiple revenue models.
• Must have a thorough understanding of market trends and related dynamics and be able to advice management accordingly.
• Must have proven accountancy, budget formulation and budget control skills.

Send your application to mnguwi@ipcconsultants.com not later than Thursday 17 September 2015



3. Corporate Secretary

• Minimum Bachelor of Laws (BL) Degree, Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree or equivalent is required.
• Full Chartered Institute of Secretaries (C.I.S) or any other equivalent/ relevant qualifications is an added advantage.
• A Master in Business Administration or Master in Business Leadership is an added advantage.
•  A minimum 3 – 5 years hands-on legal experience is required. 3 years of which should have been in handling corporate secretarial matters.
• Must be a member of the Law Society of Zimbabwe.
• Must have demonstrated experience litigating cases in domestic and international legal systems;
• Must have excellent legal draftsmanship.
• Must have good knowledge and exposure to Board activities, meeting management and circular preparation.
• Must have demonstrated professional experience in the field of corporate governance (including developing relevant frameworks and ensuring compliance with the same).

Send your application to mnguwi@ipcconsultants.com  not later than Thursday 17 September 2015

4. Director – Broadcast Technology

• Minimum B.Sc. Information Systems, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Broadcasting Engineering or equivalent.
• A Master in Business Administration, M.Sc. IT Engineering or other relevant Master’s Degree is required.
• Professional qualification such as CCNA or CISA is required.
• A Diploma in Project Management is required.
• A minimum of 5 years similar work experience, 3 years of which should have been at a senior managerial level preferably in the Broadcasting, Media or ICT industries.
• Must be a leader with a proven record in broadcast technology operations, maintenance, adaptation and development.
• Must have a proven track record and competence in project proposal formulation, management and implementation at a senior level.
• Must have thorough understanding of industry trends and related dynamics with regards to broadcast infrastructure and technologies and must be able to advise management accordingly.
• Ability to coordinate and manage complex technology systems in the area of electronics and ICT is a must.
• Ability to provide technical assessment of current broadcasting network and formulate and implement viable network infrastructure improvement strategies.
• Hands on experience in broadcast technology infrastructure design, construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance is critical.

Send your application to mnguwi@ipcconsultants.com not later than Thursday 17 September 2015


5. Director – Marketing

• A Master’s degree in Marketing is required.
• An MBA will be an added advantage.
• Professional qualification such as full Chartered Institute of Marketing required.
• A Diploma in Project Management is an added advantage.
• A Diploma in Public Relations is an added advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years relevant work experience, 3 years of which should have been at a senior managerial level preferably in the Mass Media industry.
•  Experience in the service industry is a must.
• Must have a thorough understanding of market trends and related dynamics and be able to advice management accordingly.
• Must have a proven track record and competence in designing and implementing aggressive marketing and sales campaigns at a senior level.

Send your application to mnguwi@ipcconsultants.com not later than Thursday 17 September 2015


6. Director – Radio Services

• Minimum Degree in Media Studies, Journalism or equivalent.
• A Post Graduate Degree such as MBA or equivalent is a must.
• A Diploma in Project Management will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years relevant work experience, 3 years of which should have been at a managerial level in the Broadcasting or Mass Media industries.
•  Must have a thorough understanding of market trends and related dynamics affecting the Broadcasting industry and must be able to advice management accordingly;
• Must be able to formulate and implement viable radio programming and content development strategies.
• Must have proven experience in programme development.
• Must have a proven track record and competence in project proposal formulation, management and implementation at a senior level.

Send application to mnguwi@ipcconsultants.com not later than Thursday 17 September 2015

7. Director – Television Services

• Minimum Degree in Media Studies, Journalism or equivalent.
• A post graduate degree such as MBA or equivalent is a must.
• A Diploma in Project Management will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years relevant work experience, 3 years of which should have been at a managerial level in the Broadcasting or Mass Media industries.
• Must have a thorough understanding of market trends and related dynamics affecting the Broadcasting industry and must be able to advice management accordingly;
• Must be able to formulate and implement viable radio programming and content development strategies.
• Must have proven experience in programme development.
• Must have a proven track record and competence in project proposal formulation, management and implementation at a senior level.

Send application to mnguwi@ipcconsultants.com not later than Thursday 17 September 2015


8. Director – News and Current Affairs

• Minimum degree in Media Studies, Journalism or equivalent.
• A post graduate degree such as MBA or equivalent is a must.
• Membership of professional body such as ZUJ is a must.
• A Diploma in Project Management is an added advantage.
•  A minimum of 5 years relevant work experience, 3 years of which should have been at a managerial level in the Broadcasting or Mass Media industries.
• Must have a thorough understanding of market trends and related dynamics affecting the Broadcasting industry and must be able to advice management accordingly;
• Must be able to formulate and implement viable programming and content and programming development strategies.
• Must have proven experience in programme development.
•  Must have a proven track record and competence in project proposal formulation, management and implementation at a senior level.

Send application to mnguwi@ipcconsultants.com not later than Thursday 17 September 2015

Vacancy: Brand Manager

Sector: Manufacturing

Requirements

• A degree in Marketing, Business Studies, International Marketing or similar with at least 4 years in the marketing field, 2 of which at managerial level.
• Thorough knowledge of both rural and urban markets
• Computer literate and ability to present computer based reports
• A clean and traceable employment record
• Mature personality with an enquiring ,innovative and analytical mind
• A clean class 4 drivers’ license
• Fluency in English, Shona/Ndebele

Send your application to : pamela@ipcconsultants.com

Vacancy: Advocacy Officer

Sector: NGO

Requirements

• Graduate degree in Health science, social science or international development
• Experience in advocacy and policy influence at higher level
• Project management experience with at least five years’ experience in advocacy and project management.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Build strong relationships with the Ministry, key policy makers and cooperating partners
• Respond to donor requests, develop concept notes and proposals in line with organisations’ advocacy initiatives
• Prepare project reports as per donor requirements
• Leading in the development of advocacy messages for vulnerable women and youth

Send your application to : pamela@ipcconsultants.com

Vacancy: Project Manager

Sector: NGO


Requirements

• Graduate degree in Public health, Nursing or health related field
• Project management or strategic planning
• Nursing or clinical background with project management experience at least 5 years in project management.

Main duties will include:

• Providing oversight management support to the organisations’ project and grant
• Conducting compliance monitoring visits
• Conducting clinical quality audits for the  organisations’ projects
• Synergistically working with all support teams-M&E, marketing, procurement and finance teams
• Extensive local travel supporting the organisations’ projects.

Send your application to : pamela@ipcconsultants.com

Various Jobs in Zimbabwe - September 2015

Here is a list of the latest jobs in Zimbabwe for September 2015.

1. Training Manager

Insurance Industry

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a business related discipline with a bias for Training, Sales & Marketing.
• Minimum 5 years’ sales team training experience in Life Assurance or Financial institution.
• Strong technical knowledge of the organization's products, services and sales techniques.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must be willing to travel to conduct training in various Branches.   

To apply email: pamela@ipcconsultants.com

2. Liquor Store Manager

Retail Industry

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for running a liquor store: Placing orders, Sales analysis, Meeting sales targets, Managing staff etc.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

•  Business related qualification
•  At least 2 years of experience in a similar role
• Results oriented, hard worker prepared to work long hours

To apply email: pamela@ipcconsultants.com

3. Marketing Manager

Middle management position in the Real Estate Sector

Requirements

• Degree in Marketing / IMM/ LCCI
• At least 5 years of experience in Real Estate property selling
• Highly analytical with good problem solving skills
• Good communication skills both oral and written
• Results oriented and hardworking
• Must be prepared to work long hours
• Own vehicle an added advantage

Send application to : pamela@ipcconsultants.com

4. Marketing Consultant. 

Must have demonstrated experience in developing and rolling-out marketing campaigns. Must have a Marketing degree plus experience with digital marketing. Must be hands on and driven. The position will be on a 1 year Fixed Term Contract.

Send application to collin@ipcconsultants.com