REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (EOI)
FOR AN INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTAFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK
the External Representation Office for Asia (ASRO)
The African Development Bank, Tokyo, JAPAN

Title of the assignment: Consultant for TICAD VI follow up assistance
Brief description of the Assignment: Assist with preparation of TICAD VI follow up seminar and related
communication
Place of assignment: Tokyo, Japan
Duration of the assignment: 2 months
Tentative Date of commencement: beginning of October 2016
Deadline for applications: 23rd September 2016
EOI and CV to be submitted to: m.endo@afdb.orgAny questions and requests for clarifications may be sent to: m.endo@afdb.org

Terms of Reference
1. Background
The External Representation Office for Asia (ASRO) is mandated to promotestrategic relationships of the African Development Bank with its Asian Non-Regional
Member Countries, namely Japan, South Korea, China and India. While the Tokyo
International Conference for African Development (TICAD) VI in Nairobi, Kenya, wassuccessfully held in late August this year, ASRO is in a position in contributing to follow up
a good outcome of public private partnership of TICAD VI in Nairobi. Promotion of private
businesses between Japan and Africa which ASRO has also been putting its effort since its
opening was well highlighted in the last TICAD. In order to capitalize good outcome ofTICAD VI in Nairobi and promote businesses between Japan and Africa, ASRO is planning
to organize a business seminar later this year in Tokyo as a follow up event of TICAD VI.
During the seminar, many participants from various entities will provide presentations toreport outcome and review of each participation in TICAD VI in focus of business promotion
between Japan and Africa. Other than the seminar, there are several related activities offollowing ups TICAD VI outcome within ASRO.
Under such context, ASRO needs to employ a short-term consultant for two to three months
depending on the volume of the work. The major tasks of the consultant will include thefollowing.

2. Major Tasks of the Consultant
Under the overall guidance by the Head of ASRO and direct instructions by staff ofASRO in charge of TICAD process, the consultant shall;o Assist the Office in organizing the TICAD follow up seminar mainly planning andpreparation of the seminar including following up of the seminar such as analyzing
participants and questionnaire;o Assist the Office in supporting all TICAD related tasks under supervision by staff of
ASRO in charge of TICAD process including communication with external partners
such as JICA, JETRO, JBIC, other public institutions, African embassies in Japan,
private sector actors, and the Bank’s relevant departments at its headquarters ;o Assist the Office in other related tasks that the Head may deem necessary from time totime.
3. Qualificationso Minimum Master Degrees in Political Science, Economics, International Relations or
any other relevant subject.
o Extensive experience in Japanese Business and Businesses in Africa, with minimum
four years of relevant experience in preferably international financial institutions.
o Working experience with Japanese public institutions such as JICA, JETRO, JBIC,MOFA etc. is a strong asset.
o Excellent inter-personal and communication skills.
o Fluency in English or French, with working knowledge of other language.
o Practical skill of handling Japanese language is a strong asset.
4. Duration of the Assignment
Two months between October 2016 and January 2017.
5. Consultancy fees
Remuneration of the consultant will be depending on the consultant’s experience inaccordance with the Bank’s procurement guidelines. If an international travel is required forreporting duty to ASRO in Tokyo, a round trip travel cost in economy class will becompensated.
6. Office provision
Office space and telephone will be provided for the Consultant.
7. Application
Individual Consultants are hereby invited to express interest in the above mentioned
assignment by submitting their Curriculum Vitae by email to m.endo@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.
Only candidates who already have obtained proper permit working in Japan can apply thisposition.
8. Other
While the consultant will be expected to perform his/her tasks mostly in Tokyo, domestic
travel may be required depending on actual assignment.