African Development Bank Group (AfDB) – Established in 1964, the African Development Bank is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 80 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries). The Bank’s development agenda is delivering the financial and technical support for transformative projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Expression of Interested for Knowledge Management and Dissemination Consultant – ECGF
Location: Remote / Home-Based Consultancy
Consultant type: Individual Consultant
Job family: Governance and Knowledge Management
Introduction and Objectives
- The Governance and Economic Reforms Department (ECGF) is in the complex of the Chief Economist / Vice Presidency for Economic Governance and Knowledge Management (ECVP), based at the Headquarters of the African Development Bank Group in Abidjan, and is responsible for coordination and operationalization of the Bank’s Governance policy, strategy and programs, including lending and non-lending work.
- ECGF works in collaboration with the other complexes and departments of the Bank towards ensuring (i) that the Bank’s substantive technical engagement with key policy and strategy processes in the area of governance and public financial management are properly coordinated; and (ii) that the Bank’s interventions in Regional Member Countries, through program-based operations/budget support, institutional strengthening projects, and policy dialogue and advisory promote effective and accountable governance and public financial management.
- The Bank approved “The Strategy for Economic Governance in Africa (SEGA)”in early 2021, which defines the priorities for the Bank’s governance work over the coming 5 years, SEGA envisions an Africa governed by transparent and accountable governments and strong institutions capable of driving inclusive and sustainable growth. Within the three pillars of the SEGA, “Debt Management and Transparency” is a sub-pillar of Pillar 1 -Public Sector Effectiveness.
- The Bank recognizes the importance of the recording and regular publication of public debt obligations of regional member countries (RMCs), as it removes any opacity in debt portfolio risk assessment. In order to strengthen this aspect of SEGA, the Government of Japan has been supporting the ECGF’s Debt Management Webinar Series since 2020.
- Also the JapanesePolicy and Human Resources Development Grant(PHRDG) has been supporting the Bank’s engagement on Sustainable Debt Management since 2022.
- ECGF, under the support of the PHRDG, is planning to recruit a Knowledge Management and Dissemination Consultant, remote / home-based consultancy, for 70 non-consecutive working days, on an as-needed basis, during a period of 10 months to support ECGF in the implementation of its work plan.
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Director, ECGF or his designate, the Consultant will be required to:
- Assist ECGF front office staff with the delivery of non-operational activities, which includes supporting the organization of knowledge-sharing events, in particular, those supported by the Japanese Policy and Human Resource Development Grant (PHRDG), and namely related to sustainable debt management.
- Identify and compile pertinent data on the bank’s interventions through ECGF in order to produce content for external communications for the Department specifically around debt management.
- Provide support to improve the Bank’s website as it relates to ECGF’s work, in particular, around knowledge sharing on the theme of sustainable debt management.
- Assist ECGF front office in elaborating knowledge products based on its Economic Sector Works, in producing communication materials, in particular, on debt management issues, and all the relevant topics related to economic governance.
- At the request of the Bank, the Consultant may carry out other tasks in light of his/her field of expertise, notably those that shall be assigned to him/her by the Director of ECGF.
Scope of Work
- Under the direct supervision of the Director, ECGF, the Consultant will be responsible for implementing the following activities:
- Assist ECGF front office staff with the delivery of non-operational activities. This includes supporting the organization of knowledge-sharing events, in particular those supported by PHRDG, and names related to sustainable debt management. This will include providing inputs to concept notes, programs and the development, and implementation of communications plans, as well as managing and assisting with logistical aspects.
- Identify and compile pertinent data on the bank’s interventions through ECGF in order to produce content for external communications (presentations, press kits, press releases, brochures, newsletter, webpages, etc.) for the department that contain concise, results-oriented and engaging stories, well targeted to the relevant audiences, specifically around debt management
- Provide support to improve the Bank’s website as it relates to ECGF’s work, in particular around knowledge sharing on the theme of sustainable debt management. This includes improving the existing website both in terms of its accessibility, as well as its contents in order to enhance knowledge dissemination and capacity building on debt management
- Assist ECGF front office in elaborating knowledge products based on its Economic Sector Works, operational results, and other relevant sources in order to disseminate them to pertinent audiences
- Assist ECGF front office team to produce communication materials, in particular on debt management issues, and all the relevant topics related to economic governance, to support the overall dissemination of knowledge generated by ECGF within the continent also globally, through printed materials and online platforms, including social media, and other means.
- At the request of the Bank, the Consultant may carry out other tasks in light of his/her field of expertise, notably those that shall be assigned to him/her by the Director of ECGF.
Profile and Qualifications
- The Consultant should have an Advanced University Degree (minimum of Master’s Degree) in Communication / Public Relations, Knowledge or Information Management, International Development, Development Studies, Public Management or a related field.
- At least 5 years’ experience working in areas related to knowledge management and communications, preferably in an international organization and in development.
- Experience in developing communications on the topic of governance, macroeconomics or finance is highly desirable.
- Experience in organizing virtual and physical events.
- Previous experience in consulting for the African Development Bank would be an asset.
- Excellent spoken and written English and/or French, with expert working knowledge of the other language
- Proven communication and analytical skills, with proven ability to adapt and convey complex messages to various audiences in plain language.
- Solid skills in using Content Management Systems as well as SNS, social media and other relevant platforms.
- Knowledge of editorial policies and practices.
- Ability to deliver quality deliverables under pressure.
- Strong team working and relationship skills.
Duration of Assignment:
- The period of the contract will be seventy (70) non-consecutive days during ten (10) months.
- The service of the Consultant is expected to start on 8 May 2023. This is a remote / home-based consultancy with the possibility of a potential visit to the Bank’s permanent HQ in Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) and travel to some Regional Member Countries.
Remuneration for the Assignment
- The recruited Consultant shall be remunerated based on AfDB’s remuneration guideline for consultants that depends on number of years of experience and availability of resources.
- The Consultant will be paid according to the agreed payment schedule during the contracted period.
Application Closing Date
24th April, 2023 at 17:00 hours, Abidjan local time.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application for the attention of: Ms. Christine AHOUANSOU, [email protected], and copy to: Mr. Mamoru ENDO [email protected] using “Individual Consultant: Knowledge Management and Dissemination Consultant” as the subject of the mail.
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Note
- The eligibility criteria, the establishment of a shortlist and the selection procedure shall be in conformity with the Bank’s Rules and Procedure forAcquisition of Consulting Services funded by the Administrative or Capital Expenditure Budget. Please, note that interest expressed by a Consultant does not imply any obligation on the part of the Bank to include him/her in the shortlist.
- The assignment will be for a period of 70 non-consecutive days within 10 months, and the estimated starting date will be on 8May 2023.
- Interested Individual Consultants may obtain further information at the email address below during the Bank’s working hours: from 09 :00 to 17 :00 hours(Abidjan time).
- Expressions of interest must be received by email at the address above no later than 24th April 2023 at 17:00 (Abidjantime) and specifically mentioning Individual Consultant:Knowledge Management and Dissemination Consultant.
