Operations Team Leader(Agriculture Infrastructure) RH Abuja

Under the supervision of the Country Operations Manager, to manage the agriculture sector portfolio ( Food Security, Water & Rural Development 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 Management specialists on day-to-day basis for the implementation of projects and to provide clearance on their tasks. Plan/Lead/conduct the preparation/ appraisal of projects/programs, TAs, portfolio quality reviews assess the progress and performance of projects during implementation. (PIASRs) and clear progress reports monthly, quarterly and annually. Contribute to the clearance of all related procurement tasks (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.

Lead the Regional Hub operations team to conduct due diligence and manage implementation of bank’s Agriculture, water and Rural Development portfolio of projects and programs within approved costs, timeliness and quality to ensure efficient delivery of the bank’s mandate to support member countries. Steer and contribute to the development of operational activities for project preparation in the agricultural and rural development sector, for Bank financing and defend the projects/ programmes before the Bank’s Board. Provide continuing technical assistance and strategic advice to project management staff and professionals in Bank member countries on the proper application of the Bank’s operational project administration procedures.