La Banque Africaine de Développement recrute un consultant en diffusion et échange de connaissances, Tokyo, Japon

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (EOI)

FOR AN INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT

AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK

Asia External Representation Office (SNAR) Tokyo, JAPAN

 

Title of the assignment	: Knowledge Dissemination & Exchange Consultant
Brief description of the Assignment	: Assist in SNAR’s activities with China
Place of assignment	: Tokyo, Japan
Duration of the assignment	: 12 months
Tentative Date of commencement	: 1	November 2021
Deadline for applications	: 8	October 2021, 12:00 local time in Tokyo, Japan.
EOI to be submitted to	: n.kinoshita@afdb.org
EOI to be submitted with	: An updated curriculum vitae

Any questions and requests for clarifications may be sent to: n.kinoshita@afdb.org

Terms of Reference

1. Background :

Established in 1964, the African Development Bank (AfDB or the Bank) is Africa’s premier development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 81 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries). The Bank’s development agenda is delivering financial and technical support for transformative projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth. To sharply focus on the objectives of the Ten-Year Strategy (2013–2022) and ensure greater developmental impact, five major areas (High 5s), all of which will accelerate our delivery for Africa, have been identified for scaling up; namely, Light up and Power Africa; Feed Africa; Industrialize Africa; Integrate Africa; and Improve the Quality of Life for the People of Africa.

The Senior Vice-Presidency (SNVP) is responsible for supporting the President in the day-to-day management of the Bank Group to achieve its strategic objective and drive performance culture that will align all processes and systems to deliver high impact results. The SNVP provides effective leadership and exceptional coordination to ensure implementation and monitoring of key corporate decisions as well as the identification of necessary corrective measures and actions. The SNVP leads senior management discussions, decision-making processes and the implementation of key Board and Management decisions.

The Asia External Representation Office (SNAR) was established as part of the External Representation Offices (EROs) to enable the Bank to engage more actively with key stakeholders in Non-Regional Member Countries. This is aimed at promoting external partnership & dialogue, innovative approaches to business & investment, and knowledge dissemination & exchange, all of which contribute to the mobilization of resources for the Bank’s Ten-Year Strategy and development agenda. The SNAR covers the Bank’s four Asian Member Countries China, India, Japan and Korea.

SNAR’s main activities are (i) outreaching to Asian stakeholders as Representation of the Bank in Asia contributing to the continuing elevation of the Bank’s profile and brand recognition; serving as an intermediary between the Bank’s Asian member countries and Regional member Countries (RMCs); and providing a platform for external partnership and dialogue, and aiding knowledge communication and dissemination, thereby ensuring the Bank’s relevance and visibility in Asia); (ii) promoting private sector investment in Africa (providing business consultation with Asian private sector stakeholders; referring them to the Bank’s Non-Sovereign Operation (NSO) Departments; or generate direct deal in collaboration with relevant Departments); and (iii) playing facilitation role for the Bank in Asia (facilitating resource mobilization; project formulation & implementation (Trust Funds, Co-financing); and other Bank’s priority areas).

2. The position :

Under the general guidance and supervision of the Head of SNAR, and immediate supervision of the Principal and Senior External Relations and Communication Officers, the Consultant will be in charge of external relations and knowledge dissemination activities in relation to China.

These activities will be primarily :

1. To timely update of SNAR’s Chinese website (www.afdb-org.cn) to disseminate necessary information and effectively reach Chinese potential clients ;
2. To support the preparation and organization of conferences and meetings including the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and meetings in relation to the replenishment of the African Development Fund initiated by the Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Department (FIRM) ;
3. Organizing a Business Opportunity Seminar (BOS) or other business promoting events in China in collaboration with FIRM and other departments in the Bank ;
4. Any other multi-constituency outreach programs, webinars and the promotion of a better understanding of Africa’s development challenges and opportunities ;
5. To support the promotion, marketing and dissemination of knowledge activities of the US$ 2 Billion Africa Growing Together Fund (AGTF) co-financing facility administrated by the, Syndication, Co-financing and Client Solutions Department (FIST2) ;
6. Support FIRM, FIST2 and Communication and External Relations Department (PCER) and relevant departments with the implementation of existing MOUs signed between the Bank and various Chinese and Chinese related entities including AIIB, MCDF, NDB, Exim Bank etc. and support them to seek out new opportunities to collaborate on co-financing and syndication opportunities, technical assistance, knowledge exchange and fostering the Bank’s closer relationship with China ;
7. The Consultant will also work to assist SNAR’s general support tasks to Bank HQ for its overall preparation of the afore-mentioned events including translation/proof reading/drafting of necessary documentation and any other tasks as per the Office’s work program.

3. Qualifications :

The Consultant shall have the following minimum qualifications and experience :

• Hold at least a Master’s degree or its equivalent degree in Literature, Humanities, Social Sciences, Political Science, Information Science, Business Administration or related fields ;
• Extensive professional experience in Chinese business and business promotion in and with Africa is desirable with relevant experience in preferably international financial institutions or similar organizations ;
• Solid experience of working on the African continent, or Africa-related institution is a big plus ;
• Good understanding of the functions, organization and procedures of international financial institutions ;
• Familiarity with the development issues and deep interest in Africa’s development ;
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills ;
• Fluency in written and verbal English or French ;
• Thoroughness and attention to detail in keeping track of the editing and publication process ;
• Interest in working in an international environment as part of a team ;
• Demonstrates integrity, sound judgement, and highest ethical standards ;
• Proficiency in Microsoft products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint ;
• Be a national of one of the member countries of the Bank ;
• Fluency in Chinese is an extremely strong asset.

4. Duration and Location of the Assignment :

The duration of the contract will be from 1 November 2021 to 31 October 2022 (one year). The location of the assignment will be at the AfDB’s Asia External Representation Office (SNAR) in Tokyo, Japan.

5. Remuneration for the Assignment :

Remuneration of the Consultant will depend on the Consultant’s experience in accordance with the Bank’s procurement guidelines. The 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 international travel is required to Tokyo upon his or her assignment to SNAR, one-time round-trip travel cost in economy class will be compensated.

6. Office provision :

The office space and fixed telephone will be provided for the Consultant.

7. Application :

Individual Consultants are hereby invited to express interest in the afore-mentioned assignment by submitting their Curriculum Vitae by email to n.kinoshita@afdb.org. This opportunity is limited to citizens of the Bank’s member countries. Registration in the Bank’s DACON system is encouraged (go to http://dacon.afdb.org/dacon/) and registered applicants are requested to provide their DACON number with their expression of interest.

8. Transparency and compliance with the policy of the Bank : 

The result of the selection among shortlisted candidates will be publicly open through the AfDB website for assuring the transparency of the selection. The selected consultant shall comply with the policy of the Bank.

9. Other :

There is a possibility that the consultant will be instructed to work under the Work from Home (WFH) regulation and guideline in AfDB and Return-to-Office Plan of the SNAR during the COVID-19 pandemic period.