Job Summary

The Operations Team Leader – AI manages the agriculture sector portfolio (Food Security, Water & Rural Development projects, and TAs) within the approved scope, schedule, budget, and quality, under the Country Operations Manager's direction.

 This role ensures the Bank effectively executes its mandate to support socio-economic development in member countries Daily, supervise and provide technical guidance to Project Management specialists, plan, lead, and execute project preparation and appraisal, and conduct quality assessments of TAs and portfolios, including monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports (PIASRs)

Duties, Roles, and Responsibilities

Project Evaluation:

• Lead the preparation of project appraisals to ensure compliance with the Bank's operations manual and relevant policies for technical, economic, social, financial, procurement, institutional, and environmental aspects
• Obtain strategic advice and input from Sector Team leads in DGCP and DGGPP to enhance project appraisal documents before Board approval
• Incorporate adjustments from project preparation and appraisal into required documents to align project design, sector policy, and methodology before Board submission

Project Approval:

• Lead the planning, follow-up, and communication of project approvals in accordance with IsDB's business processes and delegation of authority to appropriate focal points and stakeholders (Bank, MC, Partners)

Project Implementation and Monitoring:

• Collaborate with DGCP and DGGPP Sectoral Leads for guidance on all aspects of the project lifecycle
• Update project plans to monitor progress, anticipate issues, and implement action plans for swift resolution
• Work with the Operations Quality and Monitoring (OQM) Unit to ensure compliance with operational policies and implement improvement recommendations
• Review disbursement requests and advise country management on clearance status to resolve procurement and associated issues promptly, minimizing Undisbursed Commitments

Project Review and Closure:

• Assist in preparing project completion reports, ensuring all project charter elements are addressed
• Provide DGCP and GPP Sectoral Teams with information on challenges, corrective actions, and lessons learned for future initiatives
• Supply the Portfolio Effectiveness Unit with data to verify portfolio development effectiveness objectives at the end of the project portfolio cycle

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the Regional Hub operations team in conducting due diligence and overseeing implementation of the Bank's Agriculture, Water, and Rural Development portfolio within approved costs, timeframes, and quality
• Guide operational planning for project preparation in agriculture and rural development for Bank financing, defending projects before the Bank's Board
• Provide ongoing technical support and strategic advice to project management staff and professionals in Bank member countries on effective application of the Bank's operational project management procedures

Qualifications, Education, and Skills

Certifications: 
Additional training or certification in Project Management, such as PMP, is highly beneficial 
Languages: 
English required; French preferred 
Skills and Knowledge Needed: 
Project management skills 
People management skills 
Quality management skills 
Results orientation 
Portfolio management 
Time and resource management 
Stakeholder management 
Drive for excellence 
Problem-solving skills 
Vendor management skills 
Global trends and challenges in the sector 
IT proficiency, particularly in project management

How to Apply

If you meet the requirements and are excited about the opportunity, we would love to see your application To complete the application, you will need the following document(s): Resume/CV, a copy of your passport, and certificate of completion 

Apply online at www.isdbcareers.org  

Due date: November 4, 2025