Director General, Americas Regional Office

7 days ago


Johannesburg, South Africa New Development Bank Full time

**Closing on: February 05, 2025 at 11:59pm (China Standard Time)**
**Duty Station: São Paulo, Brazil**
**Target Market: Global recruitment**

**Position Objective**
The Americas Regional Office (ARO), under the Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer, is responsible for coordinating the work program, leading the origination (including initial project preparation) and supervision of the implementation of NDB operations in Americas region, and supporting the Public Sector and the Private Sector in the preparation of such operations.

The Director General, ARO, is responsible for broad corporate leadership translating the Bank’s mission into effective, respected programs in Americas region including: (i) Project Identification and pipeline development; (ii) Project preparation; (iii) Project implementation and monitoring and; (iv) Regional portfolio management. Combining corporate leadership and program vision, a capacity for foresight and action distinguishes the organization and positions it to influence the global debate and shape its agenda in sustainable development.

The Director General, ARO will be based in São Paulo, Brazil, and will be in charge of ARO office in São Paulo and ARO sub-office in Brasilia.

This position is open to applicants from all NDB member countries.

**Purpose**
- Strategize the alignment of mission with corporate programming to achieve effective design and resource requirements.
- Break new ground in articulation of programming approaches that secure the reputation and resource base of the Bank.
- Lead institutional development to ensure alignment and achievement of core mission goals.
- Build new programming approaches which sustain relevance of the Bank.

**Engagement**
- Advises the Bank on strategies to secure resources ensuring capacity to design and deliver program.
- Establish standards for team leadership, motivating staff and effective resource management.
- Champion NDB’s mission and the Bank’s capacity with Governments, other development stakeholders and business partners in the region securing the resources and program support for success.
- Expand Bank’s reach into new program areas to sustain relevance and demonstrate capacity and value.

**Delivery**
- Envision new approaches to program and organizational design promoting improved effectiveness.
- Create and implement program management standards which showcase the Bank as an effective/reliable partner.
- Plan corporate standards that establish consistent program quality.
- Expand both depth and reach of program deliverables to increase value to both client and stakeholders.

**Target Skills Profile**

**Substantive Knowledge**
- Demonstrated Capacity gained through experience at the corporate level to link Bank’s mission and capacity.
- Understand and articulate corporate priorities in the context of the functional programs.
- Develop plans/strategies to achieve integrated operations which support corporate goals.

**Communication Skills**
- Demonstrated Skill to motivate colleagues and counterparts through insightful consideration of program purpose and corporate mission.
- Bring insight into the effective alignment of functions with corporate priorities which provides clarity and guidance.
- Build solid relationships centered on consistent quality of service reflecting the corporate mission and image.

**Execution Skills**
- Demonstrated Achievement in program management aligning resources with mission.
- Develop processes which guide the organization and execution of services consistently and reflective of corporate priorities.
- Set quality standards which guide design and execution and sustains Bank reputation.

**Requirements**:

- Master’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
- Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience, culminating in a leadership role and position of influence, in Government, multilateral development banks or equivalent or regulated private sector financial institution.
- Fluency in English essential to communicate in writing and speaking. Knowledge of Portuguese desirable.

Job ID 1702
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- New Development Bank
- Shanghai, China

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The Premier Bank for Emerging Economies The New Development Bank (NDB) is a multilateral development bank established by Brazil, Russia, India, China...



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