REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST. E-learning Individual Consultant for the African Development Bank

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1 AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST E-learning Individual Consultant for the African Development Bank 1. Background: The African Development Bank (AfDB) is a multilateral development finance institution comprised of all African countries and 25 non-african countries from Asia, Europe, Australia/Oceania, North and South America. The purpose of the Bank is to further the economic development and social progress of African countries, individually and collectively. The Bank has its Headquarters in Abidjan in the Republic of Côte d Ivoire. The Bank has a staff of about 2000 in the following categories: Senior Management (EL), Professional (PL) and General Support (GS) categories. These staff are spread throughout the Bank s offices in Abidjan and 31 other countries in Africa and Tokyo. The Bank s multicultural status is also displayed by usage of two official languages English and French. With the objective of becoming more client-focused and competitive in the changing global environment, the Board of Governors of the African Development Bank Group adopted the Vision of the Bank in This statement sets out the long-term strategic focus of the Bank to become the leading development finance institution dedicated to providing quality sustainable development assistance to all its African Regional Member Countries, thereby aiding their efforts to promote better productivity growth in support of enhanced poverty reduction strategies. In 2010, the Bank designed and launched a universally accessible learning platform that enabled e-and virtual learning in the Bank. There has increased the demand from subjects expert for the design and launch of Bank s specific e-learning courses on the Platform. In 2013 the Bank launched a Ten Year Strategy ( ) which has been honed into five main delivery thematic areas of: Light up and Power Africa, Feed Africa, Integrate Africa, Industrialize Africa and Improve the quality of life for the people of Africa ( the High5s). To support the achievement of the Bank s goals as captured in the Bank s 10 year Strategy and the High5s; there is an urgent need to populate the Bank s e-learning platform with relevant Bank developed learning packs. This will support enhanced results delivery; empower knowledge sharing, harvesting, dissemination and transfer. 2. Purpose of the consultancy To liaise with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to design, develop and review curricular and course ware contents and ensure that the quality enhances the Bank's business needs, 1 P age

2 creates an integrated and a flexible peer-to-peer learning. The knowledge gained will improve individual capacities and improve deliveries in line with the Bank s strategic agenda. 3. Specific tasks a. Assist in assessment of and adaptation to a wide variety of e-learning tools - LMS (Learning Management System), presentation software, e-tutorial authoring tools, screen recorder & demo software b. Create how to e-tutorials for various authoring tools and e-learning resources such as; Adobe Captivate and Presenter, Articulate Engage, Quizmaker, Articulate Presenter, Camtasia and Snag-it, web-conferencing, other e-learning authoring tools c. Work with subject matter experts to create Flash e-tutorials using Adobe Captivate and Presenter, Articulate Engage, Articulate Quizmaker, Camtasia and Snag-it, web-conferencing etc. d. Evaluate emerging technological tools (software, web tools etc.) to be utilized in the development and delivery of multimedia/web-based training. e. Supports the analysis and evaluation the professional skills required to execute the Banks' evolving business needs using gap analysis to identify missing skill sets and then design appropriate learning and trainings to address the skills gaps. f. Supports the drafting of e-learning and training plans in the context of the Bank s shifting priorities. g. Provides multimedia design and technical support including Instructional Design to Project Managers. SMEs and other assigned staff. h. Supports partnerships with Coding Companies to develop animations, simulations and videos i. Researches new instructional technologies, and makes recommendations about integrating new technologies into courseware. j. Provides technical support for course development projects including: Import curriculum content into the online course shells. Tests course links. Tests, installs, configures, and troubleshoots a variety of applications to support an enhanced online environment. Maintains curriculum repositories in electronic formats and ensures information is secured. Supports the development of electronic learning modules. Ensures quality control of developed course ware Act as the LMS expert for content/training/talent administrators and global users. k. Responsible for content management including setup of the LMS design, populating the system by importing AICC, SCORM content and other content such as HTML courses and documents, using authoring tools, creating courses, tests and surveys within the LMS and interface design. l. Administer exams using third party server hosts subscription service (e.g. Articulate Online) - build online exams (using exam questions provided by subject matter experts), manage content, administer and track content, manage student accounts 2 P age

3 m. The position will also cover any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned. 4. Person s Specification: Master s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Materials Design; Animation and Coding; Multimedia technology or related discipline. A minimum of ten years in design and implementation of web based and e-learning with the following capabilities; HTML, including Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and JavaScript. Basic knowledge of ActionScript and the Flash development environment, fluency with both timeline-based and ActionScript animation. Knowledge of software and project development process. An understanding of graphic designs and layout principles. Ability to apply Section 508 compliance issues and standards. SharePoint; Video processing and encoding required. For this specific service, it is compulsory for the candidate to have high bilingual competency in English and French Language. At least have a high competency level in one of the languages and a good working knowledge of the other language. 5. Working relationships: With specific guidance from the Chief Learning and Development Officer, this position works multilsectorially within Bank and with subjects experts to design and implement e- learning projects that drive the Bank s business deliveries. 6. Reporting relationships: This position is under the oversight of Division Manager CHHR 3 and but under the specific supervision of the Chief Learning and Development Officer. 7. Salary and benefits: This position is an individual consultancy position; it does not attract any staff salary or benefits. 8. Duration of Position: The expected duration of this assignment is 24 Months with possibility of extension based on business needs, performance and budget availability. The extension of the consultancy contract will comply with Bank s policy and rules on consultancy acquisition. 9. Application Process: This positon is open to all nationals of the Bank member countries. All applicants must fill the attached form; and attach a detailed achievement focused CV in PDF format of not more than four pages. A PDF format expression of interest or implementation statement responding to the requirements of the job and tying them to accomplishments of not more than two pages. All documents must be typed in Times New Roman or Tahoma font 12. All completed applications must be PDFed zipped and submitted electronically to k.olugboye@afdb.org copying: n.ndambuki@afdb.org and a.oku@afdb.org No hard copies of applications will be accepted. 3 P age

4 a. All completed applications must be submitted before 5:00 (Abidjan Time) on 8 March Selection Process: Due to the expected large numbers of responses, only shortlisted applicants will be communicated with. If by the 15 th March, 2018, any applicant has not received feedback, it means the application was not taken forward. Assumption of duty will be expected to be by 1 st April 2018 the latest. 11. Equal Opportunities declaration : The Bank is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified candidates, and especially females are encouraged to apply. 12. Declaration of impartiality: This is an opened advertisement, to ensure that the same level of information is available to all intending applicants; no applicant should make contact with any official of the Bank soliciting for more information or requirements for this job. 4 P age

5 CONSULTANT JOB APPLICATION FORM FOR CONSULTANT POSTS ONLY NOT TO BE COMPLETED FOR ANY OTHER VACANCY ALL INFORMATION WILL BE TREATED IN CONFIDENCE Please complete this form only electronically. Ensure you submit a CV aligned to the specifications in the advertisement. Please read the guidance notes on the last page before completing this form. Post title: Job reference: Closing date: PERSONAL DETAILS Title Surname: Forenames: Address: Postcode: ( if applicable) Telephone: (Day) Telephone: (Evening) 5 P age

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7 PERSONAL DETAILS (CONTINUED) Where did you see the advertisement for this post? Are you related to a staff member in the Bank? YES NO If YES, please state the relationship: Failure to disclose any relationship could lead to disqualification if found out either during the application process or nullification of contract after commencement of assignment. Do you require a visa to work in Cote d ivoire? Please be advised that if you do require a Work Permit, the commencement of this assignment will be dependent on successful approval of a work permit by the relevant authorities, Do you have a disability? YES NO You do not have to answer this question, as the Bank is committed to the employment of people with disabilities. However if you answered yes to this question, please provide details: Do you require any assistance, or have any special requirements at interview? YES NO If YES, please provide brief details: If you answered yes and are invited to attend interview, you will be contacted to discuss your needs 7 P age

8 EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES IN EMPLOYMENT The African Development Bank operates an equal opportunities policy and ensures that all employees or service providers are recruited on the basis of their ability, the requirements of the job and the need to maintain a highly effective and efficient service delivery to clients and stakeholders. Name: Gender: Date of birth: Nationality 8 P age

9 CRIMINAL CONVICTION/ SOCIAL CONDUCT DECLARATION Any information you supply will be treated as confidential. Are you currently bound over or have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence in any country? YES NO If YES, give details of the order binding you over and/or the nature of the offence, the penalty, sentence or order of the court, and the date and place of the Court hearing: Have you ever been charged with a criminal offence in any other country which is not yet disposed of? (Note: you must inform us immediately if you are if you are charged with any offence in any country after you complete this form and before taking up the position if offered to you. If YES, give details of the nature of the offence with which you are charged, date on which you were charged, and details of any on-going proceedings by a prosecuting body: Are you aware of any current police investigation any country following allegations made against you? If YES, give details of the nature of the allegations made against you, and if known to you, any action to be taken against you by the police: Have you ever been investigated for fraud, Anti-corruption or money laundering activities? i YES YES YES NO NO NO If YES, give details of the nature of the allegations made against you. 9 P age

10 CRIMINAL CONVICTION/SOCIAL CONDUCT DECLARATION (CONTINUED) Have you previously been dismissed from any employment, office or other position by reason of misconduct? If YES, give details of the employment, office or position held, the date that you were dismissed and the nature of the allegations of misconduct made against you: Have you ever been disqualified from practice of a profession, or required to practice it subject to specified limitations following fitness to practice proceedings by a regulatory authority in any country? If YES, give details of the nature of the disqualification, limitation or restriction, the date, and the name and address of the licensing or regulatory body concerned: Are you subject to any other prohibition, limitation, or restriction that means that we are unable to consider you for the position for which you are applying? YES YES YES NO NO NO If YES, give details of the nature of the prohibition, restriction or limitation, when and by whom it was made: Have you ever sponsored terrorism or been sympathetic to terrorists tendencies expressed by a person; group of persons or any known or unknown terrorist group? YES NO If YES, give details. 10 P age

11 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY PRESENT OR MOST RECENT EMPLOYER Employer Name Address: Postcode: Type of business: Telephone: Job title: Grade/Band: (If applicable) Salary: Reporting to: (Job Title) Start date: End date: (If applicable) Period of notice: Reason for leaving: Brief description of duties and responsibilities: 11 P age

12 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (MOST RECENT FIRST) Dates (From/To) Employers name and address Job title Grade/Band (If applicable) Salary 12 P age

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14 MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES Are you registered with a professional body? YES NO Registration 1: (if applicable) Registration 2: (if applicable) Registration type: Accredited Member Registration type: Accredited Member Associate Member Associate Member Ordinary member Ordinary member Name of body: Name of body: Registration/ Reference Number: Registration/ Reference Number:: Date of expiry: Date of expiry: EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Include in this section all attained relevant qualifications. Subject/Qualification Place of Study Grade/Result Duration (Years/months) 14 P age

15 EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (CONTINUED) Subject/Qualification Place of Study Grade/Result Duration (Years/months) TRAINING COURSES ATTENDED Include in this section any relevant training courses that you have attended and completed. State if these courses are certified or knowledge and skills enhancement courses. Course title and type Training provider Completion date Duration (Years/months) 15 P age

16 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE/FURTHER INFORMATION Please give specific examples of professional deliverables aligned to the advertised position and the required Person s Specification. 16 P age

17 REFERENCES List Professional referees that can be contacted by the Bank for either professional or character referencing. Please note that your referees should not be related to you. MOST RECENT EMPLOYMENT REFEREE Title Name: Occupation/Grade: Address: Postcode: Telephone: Fax: Can the referee be approached prior to interview? YES NO SECOND REFEREE Title Name: Occupation/Grade: Address: Postcode: Telephone: Fax: Can the referee be approached prior to interview? YES NO 17 P age

18 THIRD REFEREE Title Name: Occupation/Grade: Address: Postcode: Telephone: Fax: Can the referee be approached prior to interview? YES NO 18 P age

19 DECLARATION I confirm that the information I have provided in this application form (including the Criminal Conviction Declaration section) is correct and complete. I understand and accept that if I knowingly withhold information, or provide false or misleading information, this may result in my application being rejected, or if I am appointed, it will result in the termination of the contract without any encumbrances by the Bank. I confirm that if at any time during my contract with the Bank; if I am not in compliance with the Bank s Core Values and Code of Conduct, the Bank reserves the right to terminate the contract without any encumbrances on the part of the part. Full name: Signed: Date: If you do not have an electronic signature, fill your full name in the space provided for signature. INSTRUCTIONS: The person specification for the job details the essential skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications needed for the post that is described in the job description. Your completed form should demonstrate that you meet the person specification. Make sure your application pack is submitted before 5.00pm (17:00hrs Abidjan time) on the closing date; applications received after the closing date as indicated in the advertisement will not be considered. All completed applications should be sent to the persons indicated in the advertisement; the title of the mail should read Application for Learning and Communications Consultancy (Individual consultant). Please note that due to the volume of responses we receive; only candidates whose applications are taken forwarded will be contacted. 19 P age

20 GUIDANCE NOTES FOR COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM Please ensure that your application is submitted in the format stated in the advertisement. PERSONAL DETAILS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES INFORMATION Make sure you complete the top section on the front page asking for Post title, Job reference and Closing date. You will find this information in the advertisement. Provide details of your address. We will correspond with you via . Please ensure that you check your Spam filter as the Bank s domain (afdb.org) may not be on your trusted address list resulting in a correspondence not being delivered to you. Please complete the Criminal Conviction/Social Conduct Declaration. If through verification of the details you have stated in the application form, it is discovered that either false or misleading information was provided, the Bank will immediately terminate any association with you. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Please give the name of the organisation that you currently work for, or most recently worked for. We also require details of your previous employers during the preceding five years. MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES, EDUCATION AND TRAINING Please provide details of any professional registration. If short-listed you will be asked to provide evidence prior to or at the interview. Please provide details of your educational attainment. If short-listed you will be asked to provide evidence prior to or at the interview You will be required to bring two forms of original ID with you to the interview. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE/FURTHER INFORMATION This is a key part of the job application and the information provided in this section will help us decide whether or not to take your application forward. You should make sure that you provide evidence of how your existing skills and experience meet each item listed on the person specification. REFERENCES You must give one reference from your current employer and two from your previous employers. If you are not currently working, you must give a reference from each of your last three employers. The person you give as a referee must be someone who currently has, or had, management authority for you. Personal references from friends or relatives are not acceptable. DECLARATION Make sure you sign and date the form before submission of your application. Unsinged forms will not be processed. FORMAT FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS: This form is in word format. All completed forms and the application pack ( CV and Statement of implementation) should be PDFed and sent to : k.olugboye@afdb.org 20 P age

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22 EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND DATA PROTECTION POLICY The African Development Bank (AfDB) is a multilateral development finance institution with a membership of 54 African countries and 26 non-african countries from Asia, Europe, North and South America. The purpose of the Bank is to further the economic development and social progress of African countries, individually and collectively. The Bank has its Headquarters in Abidjan, Republic of Côte d Ivoire. All applicants to the Bank are treated equally; and all applications are processed based on the level of relevant facts stated in the application which leads to anticipated level of proficiency delivery. Criminal Record Declaration Prior to making a final decision concerning your application, we shall discuss with you any criminal conviction information declared by you that we believe has a bearing on your suitability for the position. If we do not raise this information with you, this is because we do not believe that it should be taken into account. In that event, you remain free to discuss any of that information or any other matter that you wish to raise. As part of assessing your application, we will only take into account relevant criminal record and other information declared. Data Protection The Bank teats in confidence all data supplied by applicants. Once a decision has been made concerning your appointment, for successful applicants application data will be retained on their personal consultancy file, if unsuccessful, the data will be destroyed after 6 months. Application data will be kept securely and in confidence, and access to it will be restricted to designated persons within the Bank who are authorised to view it as a necessary part of their work. i Note that the African Development has a cross- debarment agreement with other Multi-lateral Development Bank (MDBs). If at any time either during the application process or commencement of duty; it comes to the knowledge of the Bank that your services were barred by any of the MDBs; the Bank will server its relationship with you immediately without any benefits. 22 P age