REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (EOI)
FOR AN INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT
AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK
Asia External Representation (SNAR) Tokyo, JAPAN
| Title of the assignment | : External Relations and Communication Specialist | ||
| Brief description of the Assignment : Assist in SNAR’s all external relations and | |||
| communication work | |||
| Place of assignment | : Tokyo, Japan | ||
| Duration of the assignment | : 12 months | ||
| Tentative Date of commencement | : January/2020 | ||
| Deadline for applications | : 18/November/2019, 12:00 local time in Tokyo, Japan. | ||
| EOI to be submitted to | : m.endo@afdb.org | ||
| EOI to be sumitted with | : Updated own Curriculum vitae | ||
Any questions and requests for clarifications may be sent to : m.endo@afdb.org
Terms of Reference :
Background :
The African Development Bank (the Bank or AfDB) is a Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) established in 1964 to catalyze sustainable economic development and social progress in its Regional Member Countries (RMCs), thus contributing to poverty reduction. The AfDB Asia External Representation Office (SNAR) is the Bank’s sole representative office outside Africa, opened in Tokyo, Japan, in 2012. The SNAR’s major objectives are to enhance partnerships and dialogue with Asian countries, promote business and investment opportunities in and with Africa, and widely disseminate and exchange information about the Bank, itself, and development issues and projects in Africa. There are currently four Asian member countries, which are China, India, Japan, and Korea.
The work of SNAR has bee growingly particularly after 2018 at the time the new Work Program has been advised by the Executive Board of the Bank. The emphasys of the new Work Program is to strengthen its capacity of SNAR to contribute further to the core business of the Bank. At the same time, the Africa Investment Forum (AIF) was first organized in Novebmer 2018 and becomes one of the flagship activities of the Bank to promote private investment. Under this context, SNAR has been trying to expand its promotion activity of business investment from Asia to Afrcia through AIF together with public partners in Asia such as JICA, JBIC, JETRO, KEXIM, KIND, India EXIM, CII and other institutions. SNAR also plans to organize the Third Japan Africa Business Forum in later 2020 or early 2021 which is a major activity of SNAR to promote such private investment.
Due to the anticipated large amount of tasks related to above activities within SNAR, it is required to have an External Relations and Communication Specialist by an individual consultant in order to strengthen partnerships and dialogues with the relevant stakeholders. Under such context, SNAR needs to recruit a long-term consultant for twelve months to conduct related work.
Major Tasks of the Consultant :
Under the overall guidance and instruction of the Head of SNAR and advices by the External Relations and Communication Officer of SNAR, the consultant shall :
- Support the Bank’s activities of investment promotion from Asia to Africa ;
- Organize various events and activities of SNAR not only business seminar but also knowledge related events etc.,;
- Coordinate with region’s public entities including MOF, MOFA of member countries ;
- JICA, JBIC, JETRO, KEXIM, KIND, India EXIM, CII, etc., as well as private sector ;
- Support communication activities of all internal and external matters ;
- Support activities for the Bank’s executives visits to Asia ;
- Assist in other related tasks that the Head may deem necessary from time to time.
Qualifications :
- Minimum a Master’s degree in political science, economics, finance, international relations or any other relevant subjects ;
- Minimum seven years in total of working experience in MDBs and/or public institutions, such as government offices of member countries, development related institutions, and other international organizations includeing UN, research institutions, NGOs etc ;
- Additional working experience in private sector is a strong asset ;
- Working experience in developing countries, particularly in Africa, is a very strong asset. o Excellent inter-personal and communication skills ;
- Fluency in English or French, with working knowledge of the other language ;
- Practical skills for handling any of the Asian languages (Chinese, Korean, Japanese) are considered as strong assets for this position.
Duration and Location of the Assignment :
Twelve months between January and December 2020 with possibility of extension.
The Consultant will work at the Bank’s Asia External Representation Office in Tokyo, Japan, unless otherwise requested by the Head of SNAR.
Consultancy fees :
Remuneration of the consultant will depend on the consultant’s experience in accordance with the Bank’s procurement guidelines. A candidate will be responsible for obtaining personal health insurance at his or her own cost. The coverage should include all medical expenses, including those resulting from illness or injury incurred during the duration of the assignment.
If an international travel is required for reporting duty to SNAR in Tokyo, a round trip travel cost in economy class will be compensated.
Office provision :
Office space and telephone will be provided for the consultant.
Other :
While the consultant will be expected to perform his/her tasks mostly in Tokyo, international/domestic travels may be required depending on actual assignments.