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African Development Bank

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A mediocre organization with a great mission - Principal African Development Bank Employee Review

2.0
Dec 9, 2011
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Pros

- Great work life balance - Job security - There are some great and talented people who believe in the betterment of the continent - Great information and resources - Multicultural environment

Cons

- Living in Tunisia can be challenging - A very political work environment - Managers give great reviews to under-performers in order get them promoted\ transferred out of the department - Salaries are generally OK but annual raises are at a whooping 2.3% - It takes forever to get even the simplest things done - I once heard the Bank described as a "glorified village" due to the cliquish nature of its employees and the organizations' apparent hiring practices. It is not uncommon to see a request expedited for some nationalities or ethnic groups while other requests are ignored or put on the back burner. In some countries the Bank would have been sued countless times for some form of discrimination or other - Very apparent separation of the classes between professional staff and general service staff. - Little to no growth opportunities for General Service Staff. It is highly unlikely that a general service staff member can get promoted to a professional position even if they meet the requirements

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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
Sep 8, 2015
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Pros

My country is developing and there is plenty project that need to be finance. The agricultural sector is very buoyant. Subsidize agriculture and approach farmers in Ivory Coast will be an asset and profitable for the bank and for farmers. Real estate is a sensitive and interesting sector for bank in Ivory Coast. Help market women who shopping vegetables will get them closer to the bank and save their revenues a save. I think that if I have this opportunity to work as marketing agent I will promote the bank for these sectors to subscribe to my country's development program. I am from French country and I most speak French because my background language is French. Sincerely yours

Cons

developpe the country,help farmers and local business mens.

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