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1 AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK GROUP African Natural Resource Centre TERMS OF REFERENCE Telephone: Department: African Natural Resources Centre Position: Junior Communications Consultant Place of assignment: Abidjan Duration of assignment: Six months Date of commencement: 1 October 2018 Deadline for submission of applications: 2 nd September t 2018 Applications to be submitted to: Ms Maali Harrathi Any questions and requests for clarification may be sent to Ms Maali Harrathi at: m.harrathi@afdb.org 1. INTRODUCTION The goal of the African Resource Centre (ANRC) is to help maximise the development outcomes derived from African natural resources. This will be done by providing independent advice and technical assistance to regional member countries of the African Development Bank Group. The aim is to ensure sustainable development and management of natural resources, while increasing the impact of the Bank Group s activities in the sector. The Centre s activities cover both renewable and non- renewable natural resources. The ANRC s scope of work is underpinned by the following pillars or core functions: Advisory services and technical assistance to regional member countries of the Bank Group Capacity building of natural resource management institutions Knowledge generation on natural resources management Advocating the sustainable development of natural resources 2. POSITION INFORMATION Reporting to the Senior Strategic Communications Consultant, the Junior Communications Consultant shall provide assistance to the department in communication, and in particular, by assisting in the preparation of external and internal events. 3. DUTIES The Junior Communications Consultant s duties will entail the following:

2 a) Support the preparation of internal departmental knowledge events, such as seminars and workshops, both for technical and logistical aspects. This will be in support of the department s sector specialists. b) Support the preparation of external ANRC knowledge events, seminars and workshops, both for technical and logistical aspects, in support of the sector specialists. c) Assist in preparing various brochures, reports and other communications materials as needed. d) Assist in preparing key communications messages for the Centre. e) Assist in updating the Centre s web portal. f) Perform other tasks as assigned by the Centre s management. 4. MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISION OF THE CONSULTANCY The Consultant will work under the immediate supervision and overall guidance of the Senior Strategic Communications Consultant for this undertaking. The ANRC Director will have ultimate oversight of the the Junior Communications Consultant s work. 5. DURATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT The Consultant will work on a full-time basis for a period of six months, from 1 October REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE At least a Master s degree (or equivalent) in communication or business with a communication major At least three years of post-graduate work experience Hands on experience in dealing with all aspects of the corporate communication function Experience in the organisation and management of international events Experience in writing media statements and managing media relations Competent in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and web tools) and relevant communications software Fluency in English with a good working knowledge of French interpersonal skills, well organised, able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a team written and verbal communication skills Must be a national of one of the member countries of the African Development Bank As this is a Junior Communications Consultant position, the successful candidate should be under 32 years of age. 7. REMUNERATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT The Consultant will be hired for a period of six (6) months and paid a monthly sum following the schedule and conditions to be negotiated with ANRC. The consultancy will take place at the Bank s premises in Abidjan, Co te d Ivoire and requires regular full-time presence in the Bank s offices. Field missions might occasionally be required. In such case, cost of travel and per diem will be covered in line with the Bank s rules.

3 Please attach an updated Curriculum Vitae on the basis of the template below: 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 Development Bank? If «Yes», the following 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

4 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 :

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