African Development Bank Regional Hub Director Jobs 2026 (8 Executive Leadership Positions)

Overview

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) is recruiting eight Regional Hub Directors as part of a major institutional transformation. These executive posts, graded EL4 with international terms and conditions, will lead newly created Regional Growth Hubs across Africa, overseeing the Bank's operations, investment portfolio, partnerships and development delivery in multiple countries. One Director is recruited for each hub.

The AfDB was established in 1964 and is Africa's multilateral development finance institution, with 81 member countries, including 54 African regional member countries. Under its 2023-2032 Ten-Year Strategy it is restructuring to speed up regional delivery and mobilise more investment, and the eight hubs are central to that model.

What the role involves

Each Director reports to a Vice President for Regional Operations and oversees country portfolios and regional offices. Responsibilities include leading regional operations, growing sovereign and private sector investment, mobilising financing and co-financing, developing regional infrastructure and integration projects, supporting Country Strategy Papers, speeding up implementation and disbursement, building multidisciplinary teams and representing the Bank with governments and partners. The positions involve frequent travel in the assigned region.

Who can apply

The Bank seeks senior leaders in development finance, banking, economics and public sector management.

Requirements

Applicants need a Master's degree in finance, economics, business administration, business law or a related discipline, at least 10 years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 8 years in senior management or executive leadership, and proven experience managing complex development programmes and investment portfolios in Africa. They should have strong stakeholder engagement skills across public, private and civil society sectors and fluency in English or French, with working knowledge of the other as an advantage. The Lusophone Growth Hub also requires Portuguese.

How to apply

Candidates apply through the African Development Bank careers website. The locations are various across Africa.

Key dates

The closing date is 24 September 2026.