The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is seeking to recruit a national from its Member Countries to fill the position of Division Chief, Economic Infrastructure Division in the Projects
Department. The successful candidate will be based at CDB’s headquarters in St. Michael,Barbados.
CDB is a regional multilateral development bank which was established in October 1969 to contribute to the harmonious economic growth and development of the member countries in the Caribbean Region and to promote economic cooperation and integration among them, having special and urgent regard to the needs of the less-developed members of the Region. CDB began operations in January 1970 and has become a leading catalyst for providing development financing, technical assistance and policy advice to its Borrowing Member Countries (BMCs) for the reduction of poverty.
The Role
Reporting to the Director of Projects, the Division Chief (DC), Economic Infrastructure Division (EID) contributes to the strategic and operational management of the PD. The DC, EID’s accountability covers responsibility for delivery of the Division’s work programme, quality of work, results, and risk management, including compliance with Bank policies and procedures. As a member of the PD management team, that accountability extends to the modeling of appropriate behaviours and the relevant competencies.
As leader of the EID team, the DC is expected to provide general guidance, technical and procedural expertise, and advice to his/her team on complex tasks. He/she is expected to contribute knowledge and experience to the various document review processes within the Operations Area and across the Bank. In terms of results, the DC, EID is accountable for the management, development and execution of the project cycle management process for CDB-funded capital and technical assistance projects for infrastructure sectors. The DC, EID is supported in the delivery of these results by a team of middle managers, technical officers and administrative staff.
The Candidate
• Eligible candidates should have a Masters’ degree in an area relevant to development banking, and specifically to the work of the Division; with a first degree in engineering, business administration, or other relevant social and natural sciences, or other relevant discipline.
• Candidates should have at least 12 years professional experience in public, regional or international organisations providing technical expertise in areas related to economic development and in the management of development projects.
• Candidates should have at least six (6) years management experience, at a senior level, in a public, regional or international organisation, or in a private sector organization, with experience in contract procurement and management.
• The successful candidate must be willing to live and work in Barbados.
Compensation
An attractive compensation package commensurate with these responsibilities and which responds to market demands is being offered.
Applications
Applications should be completed online in English at the Bank’s career page. Full details of the job description and general information about the Caribbean Development Bank may be obtained from the Bank’s website at http://www.caribank.org.
