Principal Water Resources Management and Development Officer

African Development Bank (AfDB) is the premier multi-lateral development finance institution fostering economic growth and social progress in Africa. The AfDB's primary goal is to reduce poverty and improve living standards by mobilising resources in and outside Africa and providing financial and technical assistance for development projects and programs in Africa.

The Agriculture, Human and Social Development Complex (AHVP) leads in implementing two of the five priority areas 'High 5's', namely 'Feed Africa' and 'Improve the Quality of Life for Africans'. The Complex comprises five departments: (i) Agriculture and Agro-Industry Development; (ii) Agriculture Finance and Rural Development; (iii) Gender, Women and Civil Society; (iv) Water Development and Sanitation; and, (v) Human Capital, Youth and Skills Development. Within RDVP, the Bank has five (5) Directorates, one in each region of Africa: North, South, East, West, and Central. The position is under the Eastern Regional Directorate (RDGE) and located in Nairobi, Kenya.

The mission of the Agriculture, Human and Social Development Complex is to contribute to the Bank's efforts to reduce poverty and promote sustainable development in RMCs. It does so by: (1) contributing to development of country and regional strategies and building sector knowledge; and (2) focusing on project/programme origination and delivery for approval of operations defined under the High 5 priorities. The Water Development and Sanitation Department (AHWS) is responsible for the coordination of the Bank's water development and sanitation-related activities to enhance synergies and contribute to achievement of all High 5s.