Short Term Individual Consultants ********************** REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR AN INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT EDITOR

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1 Short Term Individual Consultants ********************** REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR AN INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT EDITOR AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK ( Headquarters Abidjan (Cote D Ivoire) Senior Vice President s Complex 5 Avenue Joseph Anoma 01 B.P. 1387, Abidjan 01 Cote d Ivoire t.abimbola@afdb.org Title of the assignment: Brief description of the Assignment: Procurement Of Urgently Needed Consultancy Services for the Editing of Documents Related to the Bank s Development and Business Delivery Model for the Board of Executive Directors, Newly appointed Vice Presidents, Newly Appointed Directors General, Country Managers. Preparing Handover documents for Vice Presidents and Outgoing Regional Directors. Department issuing the request: TMT/DAPEC Secretariat/SVP Office Place of assignment: Abidjan Duration of the assignment: Twenty (20) working days Tentative Date of commencement: 12 th December, 2016 Deadline for applications: 8 th December, 2016 Applications to be submitted to: f.avwontom@afdb.org kindly CC: h.obijiaku@afdb.org and requests for clarifications may be sent to: t.abmbola@afdb.org

2 TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR AN INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT EDITOR 1. INTRODUCTION The TMT/DAPEC Secretariat/SVP Office is in the process of compiling documents and briefings related to the Bank s Development and Business Delivery Model (DBDM) for the approval of the Board of Executive Directors and for the upcoming retreat for the Vice Presidents, newly appointed Directors General, Country Managers, Acting Vice Presidents and outgoing Regional Directors as part of its mandate. This requires the urgent services of a Consultant Editor for this task. The TMT core mandate are (i) to ensure rigorous, transparent and efficient implementation of the new Development and Business Delivery Model (DBDM) and (ii) to deliver timely and effective related institutional reforms. The TMT is also charged with the reorganization and further improvement of the Bank s core capabilities through the implementation of the recently approved organizational structure for the Bank s Delivery and Business Development Model (DBDM). The reform aspects of the DBDM including streamlining key processes: implement performance-based contracts culture, shorten the recruitment process, streamline project cycle, increase disbursement and redesign procurement process; drive right delivery of change: appoint a dedicated team to function within the TMT and charged to put in place effective governance structure to oversee the transformation process. Further key areas to be considered by the TMT during the implementation of the DBDM include that of building consensus and commitment, creating a change story, developing an internal communication strategy and shifting mindset and behavior. 2. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties of the Consultant Editor are: 1. To ensure effective, efficient and speedy editing of the documents related to the DBDM and the retreat; 2. Assist in the preparation of urgently needed documentations; 3. To write short document as necessary; 4. Perform other related duties as may be required. 3. LENGTH OF ASSIGNMENT The assignment is expected to commence on 12 th December 2016 and will be for twenty (20) working days. 4. Qualifications Master s degree in communication, journalism, linguistics, international relations, or its equivalent. A Master s degree in Law or any Social Science is an added advantage. At least 10years experience in English editing or journalism preferably in an international organization. Mastery of English, with expert knowledge of French Solid writing skills for different platforms

3 Knowledge of editorial policies and practices of the Bank Knowledge of AfDB priorities and terminology Mastery of Bank standard software, in particular, Excel, Word, PowerPoint The successful candidate will, in certain circumstances, be expected to work beyond official working hours Capacity to follow up and monitor publications with printers Given the time constraint, the Bank may utilize direct negotiation where an appropriate candidate has been previously identified. 5. Other Issues If selected for a formal interview, the candidate may be required to: - Provide original copies of his/her certificates (academic references could be contacted) - Provide three recent professional references, excluding family members. 6. Consultancy Fees Negotiable but in conformity with Bank rates.

4 MODEL CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) Title of the Assignment: Department: Surname: Birth Date: Address: Telephone: First Name: Nationality: Country: Are any of your family members (spouse/partner, father/mother, Yes No Brother/sister, Son/daughter, etc. employed in the African If «Yes», the following Development Bank? data must be provided Name Relationship Organisation Unit Place of Assignment Language Level Read Written Spoken English French Other (specify) Key Qualifications: Please provide (i) a summary of your experience and training highlighting the most relevant for the proposed assignment, and (ii) the responsibilities which you exercised. Utilise one half-page maximum. Education (University Level and above only): Name of University - City - Country Period Diploma Obtained Main Topic / Major To

5 Professional Training: Name of Training Institution- City - Country Type of Training Period Certificates or Diploma Obtained Employment Record: Begin with your most recent employment. For each job since your Master Degree achievement, please indicate: - Name of the Employer - Type of Activity/Business of the Employer - Title / Function - Place of Employment - Brief Description (three lines maximum) of main accomplishments and responsibilities Reference: Please indicate the name and address of three persons with no family relationship with yourself, familiar with your character and titles. I hereby certify that the responses which I provided above are all, to the best of my knowledge, true, complete and accurate. I acknowledge that an inaccurate statement or essential omission in a personal declaration or another document required by the African Development Bank might result in the rejection of my application, termination of my Contract or any other administrative sanction by the Bank. The African Development Bank may verify any statements which I made in this application. Date: Signature: