Established in 1964, the African Development Bank (AfDB) 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. In order to sharply focus
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; energy,
agro-business, industrialization, integration and improving the quality of life
for the people of Africa.
Position title:
Communication Consultant, CHVP
Closing date:
30/01/2018
Country: Côte
d’Ivoire
Objectives
The Vice Presidency Complex, Human Resources and Corporate
Services is responsible for providing leadership in the formulation and
implementation of Bank’s strategies on people, information technology, general
services and institutional procurements, language services, business continuity
and, staff welfare, health and safety. The complex ensures that all Human
Resources and Corporate Services are realigned to drive greater corporate
performance and execution of the Bank's strategic vision and priorities.
The Complex ensures the delivery of efficient,
people-centered, client oriented, corporate services to guarantee overall
institutional effectiveness in all aspects of the Bank’s corporate services.
The complex leads efforts to digitalize and transform the Bank into a knowledge
driven workforce, promote human resources policies that enhance talent, drive a
performance driven culture, and ensure the competitiveness of the Bank as the
employer of choice.
The complex is seeking for the services of a communication
consultant to support its internal and external outreach work.
Objectives of the
Consultancy
The objectives of this consultancy are: (i) to support the
complex in raising its profile so as to show case its strategic role in the
Bank. (ii) facilitate strategic information delivery, shared learning and
maximize communication opportunities and (iii) to enhance internal Bank
information sharing and outreach of the complex programmes.
The objectives would be achieved through a range of public
relations activities and communication channels including digital and social
media, internal communication and speaking opportunities.
Duties and responsibilities
Under the guidance of the Vice President, Human Resources
and Corporate Services and in collaboration with the various departmental
teams, the consultant will undertake the following:
- Support the complex in designing, developing, reviewing, editing and translating of communication materials
- Work across the complex to identify projects, stories and messages that are engaging, motivating and high quality, and which communicate impact and showcase the work of the complex
- Identify opportunities for creating and delivering inspiring and attractive multimedia content about the work of the complex
- Contribute to identifying new and creative ways to enhance the visibility and outreach of the work of the complex
- Support the Complex with the creation and/or delivery of communications activities and products such as written content, newsletters, case studies, including infographics and learning events, related to the work of the complex
- Ensure that all communication materials synergize with the Complex communications strategies and branding.
- Ensure all communication material is targeted at agreed audiences, and delivers agreed key messages.
- Support the complex in documenting learnings and building a ‘library’ of communication materials
Duration of
Assignment
The consultancy will be for a duration of 3 months in the
first instance.
Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience
The consultant should have a relevant Master’s degree and
background in journalism/or communication /or marketing and an ability to work
with a diverse range of colleagues to bring the stories to life.
A minimum of 10 years’ experience with a proven professional
record working in the field of communication.
Excellent spoken and written French or English, with a
working knowledge of the other language.
The consultant is expected to have the following skills and
abilities:
Fast, accurate, creative and versatile writing skills,
including for digital media
Strong ability to see newsworthy stories quickly and easily
Experience in creating engaging social media assets and
image editing
Good understanding of the issues relating to Human Resources
and Corporate Services management in an international arena
Ability to analyze complex information quickly and simply
for audiences
Good political and personal judgment
How to Apply
Interested persons that want to African Development Bank should
click here to apply
Good Luck!!!
