REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR A JUNIOR CONSULTANT

AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK

Immeuble CCIA, Avenue Jean Paul II, 01 BP 1387, Abidjan 01 Cote d’Ivoire Gender Women and Civil Society Department (AHGC)

E-mail: j.basil@afdb.org , r.ijimbere@afdb.org Telephone: +22520264246

 

 

Title of the assignment : Junior Consultant to help Gender Department with ICT initiatives and gender analytical work.

Brief description of the Assignment : The junior consultant will support the effective operationalization of gender and ICT initiatives in the bank and well as to support other gender analytical work in the Bank.

Department issuing the request : Gender, Women and Civil Society Department (AHGC)

Place of assignment : Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

Duration of the assignment : 6 months

Tentative Date of commencement : 5th November 2018

Deadline for Applications : 20th October 2018

Applications to be submitted to : j.basil@afdb.org ; r.ijimbere@afdb.org

Any questions and requests for clarifications may be sent to: r.ijimbere@afdb.org

 

Terms of reference for the recruitment of a junior consultant 1. Background

The African Development Bank Gender Strategy (2014-2018) Investing in Gender Equality for Africa’s Transformation, whose objective is to operationalize the Bank’s commitment to gender equality as espoused in the Bank’s Ten-Year Strategy 2013-2022. The strategy will guide the Bank to effectively integrate gender equality into its operations and promote gender equality in Africa. The Bank will therefore contribute to inclusive growth and social progress by broadening opportunities for women and men to participate equally in, and benefit from, the creation of wealth. The strategy is anchored in the Bank’s overall vision of supporting Africa’s transformation into a competitive, diversified, integrated, and prosperous continent, fully participating in global trade and investment—a continent whose high quality growth creates more employment opportunities for all, especially women and youth. This strategy seeks to strengthen gender mainstreaming in the Bank’s High 5 Priorities of Light Up and Power Africa, Feed Africa, Industrialize Africa, Integrate Africa and Improve the Quality of Life for the People of Africa.

 

Objectives of the assignment

The African Development Bank’s (AfDB), Gender Women and Civil Society Department is seeking to recruit a junior consultant for a period of 6 months to support its work stream on women economic empowerment which is Pillar 2 of the Gender Strategy. It is widely recognized that ICTs have revolutionized the way we interact, socialize, do business, run governments and serve people. But while ICT has had a positive effect on Africa, both socially and economically, there remains the risk of economic exclusion and a digital divide. The Junior Consultant will support gender mainstreaming in the Bank’s ICT and Innovation operations. Within this context, the consultant will support the Bank’s efforts to bridge the digital divide and subsequently enhance women’s economic empowerment.

 

Main activities and deliverables

Under the supervision of the Gender Policy and Program Coordinator, the Junior Consultant will :

  • Collaborate with staff in the Bank and in the department to support gender mainstreaming and the development of policy position papers on Gender and ICT ;
  • Distill and document lessons for policy dialogue, advocacy and future programming ;
  • Participate in Working Groups to ensure that project documents prepared by the Bank and the department adequately address gender issues ;
  • Increase visibility of the Bank’s work and its progress in implementing the Gender

Strategy through the development of knowledge products, disaggregated data, press releases, blogs etc,

  • Initiate and support studies work in the area of the three pillars of the Gender Strategy ;
  • Help in identifying economic sector work in consultation with operation task-managers ;
  • Promote flagship projects to increase women’s economic empowerment under the Gender Strategy ;
  • Support new emerging areas of work that contribute to the realization of the Gender strategy

 

Qualifications and experience required

  1. Graduate Degree (Masters or equivalent) in Inclusive Innovation, Economics, Business Administration, International development, or other related field ;
  2. having a minimum 2 and maximum 4 years relevant experience.
  • less than 32 years age;
  • Demonstrated understanding of the digital gender divide and of regional social issues ;
  • Proven experience in research and coordination of knowledge dissemination on women’s issues on the African continent ;
  • Experience in and ability to think innovatively and work across multiple sectors ;
  • Experience working with international organizations is an asset ;
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate ideas effectively ;
  • Client and results-oriented with strong analytical and communication (verbal and written) skills, sense of accuracy and attention to detail ;
  • Excellent report writing skills and ability to work without close supervision ;
  • Fluency in English and/or French ;
  • Competent in the use of standard software applications (MS Word, Power Point, Excel) ;
  • Be a national of one of the member countries of the Bank.

 

Duration and location of the assignment

This is a six (6) month consultancy, beginning on 5th November 2018. The Consultant will be based in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire and requires full-time presence in the Bank’s offices.

 

Remuneration

The consultant will receive a monthly lump sum. No additional benefits or per diems will be paid. The consultant is responsible for his/her own health insurance and accommodation costs. The Bank will cover full costs of any required missions and provide per-diem in accordance with rules governing consultant mission travel.

 

Administration/reporting

The Junior Consultant will submit a monthly report detailing the activities carried out and the status of each activity.

 

Eligibility

The position is open to nationals of one of the Bank Group’s Member Countries of the African Development Bank. Interested applicants are encouraged to send an updated Curriculum Vita. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

MODEL CURRICULUM VITAE

 

 

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