Young Professional - Real Estate and General Services Management

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

The Bank is an equal opportunity employer. To this end, the Bank is committed to achieving and maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects its culture. The Young Professional Program targets motivated and high-potential individuals from the Bank’s member countries.

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

1. Bearer of citizenship of a member country of the Bank.
   
2. 32 years of age or younger by the closing date of the advert
   
3. Master’s degree in any discipline that is relevant to the business of the Bank, with outstanding academic credentials.
   
4. At least 3 years’ post-graduate work experience in areas related to the Bank’s Ten-Year Strategy and Four Cardinal Points.
   
5. Hands-on experience on the African continent or in other developing regions.
   
6. Passion for Africa’s development.
   
7. Capacity to leverage knowledge, share and coach others - work effectively in teams with displayed high adaptability to a diverse environment.
   
8. Teamwork, negotiation, client orientation, communication, strategic perspective, leadership and project management skills.
   
9. Strong analytical & reporting skills, entrepreneurial drive, results-orientation and problem-solving capability.
   
10. High business acumen and innovative mindset.
    
11. Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other language.
    

12. Ability to work in a digital environment and embrace technology as it evolves.
    

13. Willingness to work and live in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, the Bank’s Headquarters and any other country where the Bank may require the services.
    
14. Proficiency in the use of standard MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Practical knowledge of SAP systems will be an advantage.
    
15. Ability to travel continentally when required.