Senior Officer, Strategy Implementation Management Department (DSM)

• Monitor, assess and communicate the status of implementation of bank’s strategies and business plans, identify deviations and prepare analytical inputs to support corrective actions and achievement of strategic goals and objectives.
• Support the preparation of quarterly updates of Pipeline projections and Portfolio developments, contributing to the process of budget preparation, implementation and monitoring of execution.
• Assist in the preparation of Departmental Work Programs, support mid-term reviews and updates, and contribute to Departmental Performance Evaluation as per approved Work Program targets and results, in line with the Performance Management Policy.
• Assist the Director to: (i) prioritize operational activities, (ii) monitor and assess developments, (iii) identify deviations from stated targets likely to negatively affect the size and composition of the Bank’s operational portfolio, and (iv) support the development of corrective measures.
• Contribute to the process of budget preparation and implementation with a view to ensuring an integrated strategic planning and budgeting process.
• Assist in maintenance of the Bank’s Financial Model, prepare forecasts of operational activities and financial statements in conformity with strategic goals and business priorities.
• Support the Director in preparation of papers, speeches, presentations and other documents.
• Undertake other relevant tasks that may be assigned by the President or the Director.

• Professionalism: maintains a level of expertise and professional knowledge commensurate with the respective position and job description,
• Results orientation: demonstrates ability for achieving results against an internal or external standard of excellence.
• Communication and interaction with impact: transfers efficiently and effectively information and messages, wields effective tactics for persuasion.
• Client/stakeholder orientation: ensures appropriate service of high standard to internal and/or external customers and develops constructive and sustainable business/ customer relationships.
• Teamwork: effectively cooperates with others aiming at the achievement of team objectives.
• Cultural sensitivity/diversity: supports and promotes an environment that holds opportunities for all, regardless of race, gender, culture and age.
• Integrity: maintains standards of objectivity, independence and discretion. Behaves ethically and in consistency with institutional core values.
• Accountability: exhibits a strong sense of responsibility for one’s work and resulting consequences.
• Innovation and change: is open to and applies novel ideas and thinking to improve processes, methods, systems or services. Accepts and adapts to changes.
• Critical thinking: clarifies goals, examines assumptions, evaluates evidence, accomplishes actions, and assesses conclusions.

• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in strategy formulation, implementation and monitoring, corporate planning, performance management, or related strategic and analytical functions.
• Experience supporting strategy implementation or corporate planning.
• Experience with performance management frameworks such as KPIs, scorecards, results frameworks.

• Knowledge of strategic planning, budgeting, and monitoring frameworks.
• Understanding of organizational performance assessment tools and processes.
• Familiarity with financial and operational performance indicators.
• Familiarity with data visualization or reporting tools.

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively across diverse teams and senior stakeholders.
• High standards of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Knowledge of a member country language.

• Experience working in a development bank, financial institution, public sector organization, or international development organization.
• Experience in the region of the BSTDB’s operation.

• Understanding of development finance and public sector strategies.
• Demonstrated strategic and analytical thinking, with strong attention to detail and the ability to translate strategy into actionable outcomes.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines in a complex institutional environment.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management capabilities, including the ability to build partnerships, facilitate collaboration, and drive alignment across the Bank.
• Ability to build consensus, manage differing viewpoints, and resolve conflicts constructively to support institutional objectives.
• Capacity to guide, motivate, and influence teams toward achieving shared goals without direct line management authority.

• Provide an answer to EACH question (box). Please note that if no answer is provided to any of the questions (relevant box is left empty), the application will be disqualified.
• If a question is not applicable to you, please insert “N/A” in the relevant box.
• No additional documents (such as CVs) will be considered.

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