About the Organization
The African Development Bank Group is seeking strategic and result-driven leaders for the role of Regional Hub Director (EL4). As part of our major institutional transformation agenda, the Bank has restructured its regional operations into eight Regional Growth Hubs to accelerate developmental impact, strengthen regional delivery, and scale sustainable economic growth across Africa.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Vice President for Regional Operations, the Regional Hub Director will lead operational execution, drive regional business development, spearhead resource mobilization, and manage portfolio health across their assigned member countries.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership & Strategy:
Oversee the full implementation of the Bank’s portfolio across the region, driving speed, operational efficiency, and value for money.
Business Development & Resource Mobilization:
Expand the Bank’s sovereign and private sector operations, driving loan syndications, co-financing, and private investments.
Regional Integration:
Accelerate high-impact cross-border infrastructure projects and support Regional Economic Communities (RECs).
Stakeholder & Partner Engagement:
Build high-level partnerships with governments, multilateral development finance institutions, and private sector leaders.
Team & Talent Management:
Lead cross-functional teams, fostering a performance-driven culture aligned with the Bank’s “ONE-Bank” principles.
Required Qualifications
Education
Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Business Law, or a related discipline.
Experience
Minimum 10 years of experience in international development finance or a leading financial institution, with at least 8 years at a senior management level.
Language Proficiency:
Fluency in English or French. For the Lusophone Growth Hub, proficiency in Portuguese is required alongside English or French.
Strategic Vision:
Proven track record in project planning, portfolio management, risk mitigation, and driving complex regional partnerships in Africa.