Job Summary
The Assistant Manager, Strategy & Product Development (Development Impact) will be responsible for supporting the monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of Afreximbank’s development impact. The role involves data collection, impact assessment, strategic analysis, and reporting on key development outcomes of the Bank’s interventions, ensuring alignment with Afreximbank’s strategic pillars and development mandate.
The ideal candidate should have strong experience in impact evaluation, economic and financial analysis, data modeling, and development finance, particularly in trade, industrialization, SMEs, and intra-African trade.
Key Responsibilities
Development Impact Evaluation & Reporting
- Conduct ex-ante evaluation and monitoring of trade and development impact in key sectors such as agro-processing, manufacturing, SMEs, and intra-African trade.
- Monitor the progress of disbursed facilities, tracking key development outcomes and identifying performance gaps.
- Provide dedicated evaluation reports for the Bank’s development funding partners, assessing both expected and actual development impact.
- Assist in responding to queries from fund providers, development partners, and key stakeholders regarding the Bank’s trade and development impact performance.
- Contribute to periodic reports, including:
- Annual Trade Development Effectiveness Report (ATDER)
- Development Impact Monitor (DEVIM)
- Ex-ante Impact Rating Reports
Strategic Planning & Capacity Building
- Support the updating and maintenance of the Bank’s Trade Development Impact Assessment (TDIA) database.
- Assist in the preparation of strategic plans, monitoring tools, and business case evaluations.
- Conduct capacity-building workshops and training sessions on trade development impact evaluation for Afreximbank staff and stakeholders.
- Promote a culture of impact evaluation and data-driven decision-making within the Bank.
Stakeholder Engagement & Process Improvement
- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal departments, funding partners, and national governments to enhance evaluation practices.
- Work with operational teams to improve decision-making based on impact assessment findings.
- Identify lessons learned from past projects and recommend strategic adjustments to improve future performance.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure adherence to Afreximbank’s AML, Regulatory, and Conduct Compliance policies, including:
- Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
- Counter Financing of Terrorism & Proliferation
- Conflicts of Interest Policies
- Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC)
- Insider Trading Guidelines
- Report any suspicious or non-compliant activities to the Compliance Department.
- Complete the Annual Compliance Training & Assessment.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
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Education:
- Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Public Policy, Development Finance, or a related field.
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Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in development impact evaluation, private sector operations evaluation, or financial data analysis.
- Experience working with multilateral development banks, trade development organizations, or economic policy institutions.
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Technical Skills & Knowledge:
- Strong expertise in quantitative and qualitative impact evaluation methods.
- Familiarity with trade development issues in Africa, industrialization policies, and SME financing.
- Proficiency in data analysis, economic modeling, and financial performance tracking.
- Strong understanding of development planning, project monitoring, and evaluation frameworks.
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Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication and presentation skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work in cross-functional teams and multicultural environments.
- High attention to detail, integrity, and professionalism.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit their CVs to Afreximbank@robertwalters.com with the job title “Assistant Manager, Strategy & Product Development (Development Impact)” clearly stated in the email subject line for proper consideration.