REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (EOI)
FOR AN INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT / A JUNIOR CONSULTANT
AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK

the External Representation Office for Asia (ASRO)
The African Development Bank, Tokyo, JAPAN

Title of the assignment: Short-term Consultant
Brief description of the Assignment: Assist with the KOAFEC preparations
Place of assignment: Tokyo, Japan
Duration of the assignment: 1 month
Tentative Date of commencement: 3 October 2016
Deadline for applications: 23 September 2016
EOI and CV to be submitted to: y.choi@afdb.org
Any questions and requests for clarifications may be sent to: y.choi@afdb.org

Terms of Reference
1. Background
The African Development Bank (“AfDB” or “The Bank”) is a multilateraldevelopment bank (MDB) whose shareholders include the 54 countries in Africa and 26
non-African countries from the Americas, Asia and Europe. The Bank was establishedin 1964 with its headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. The Bank’s primary objective isto promote the economic development and social progress of its regional member
countries, individually and jointly. The central goal of the Bank’s activities is promoting
sustainable growth and reducing poverty in Africa. The External Representation Officefor Asia (“ASRO”) is mandated to promote strategic relationships of the AfricanDevelopment Bank with its Asian Non-Regional Member Countries, namely Japan,
South Korea, China and India. Having an occasion of the 5th Ministerial Level Meetingof Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation (“KOAFEC”) in late October, 2016 in Seoul,
South Korea, the ASRO is in a position to prepare for the KOAFEC together withFRMB, Resource Mobilization and External Finance Department of the Bank which is amajor actor within the Bank to organize KOAFEC, for accelerating development ofAfrican countries. Other than general support to the Bank’s overall activities in theKOAFEC, ASRO is planning to organize a seminar to promote private sector

involvement in the Africa during the Conference in order to maximize its contribution
to the KOAFEC process. The seminar is expected to attract senior officers from Korean
companies interested in the private sector’s investment in Africa. Additionally, theASRO plays a central role in preparing the AfDB’s publications and reports in both
English and Korean to share the Bank’s key strategies with participants to the KOAFECconference.
Under such context, ASRO supports the Headquarters of the Bank for
KOAFEC preparation in general; to prepare for organizing above seminar and otherevents; and to provide any assistance to the Bank’s staff on-site at KOAFEC venue
during the event. For these purposes, ASRO will employ a short-term consultant for one
month from the beginning of October.
2. Major Tasks of the Consultant
The consultant will work under the overall guidance of the Head of the Office, and immediate
supervision of the Senior External Relations Officer. The tasks are of the following nature:o Assist the Office in ASRO’s general supporting tasks to the Headquarters of theBank for its overall preparation of the KOAFEC including translation/ proof
reading/ drafting of necessary documentation/ updating the Bank’s Korean
website (www.afdb-org.kr), etc.;
o Assist the Office in organizing the seminar that will be held during theKOAFEC mainly planning and preparation of the seminar including following
up of the seminar such as analyzing participants and questionnaire;o Any other tasks as per the Office’s work program.
3. Qualifications
The consultant shall have the following minimum qualifications and experience:o Master’s degree in political science, economics, international relations or any
other relevant subject;o Extensive professional experience in Korean Business and Businesses in Africa,
with minimum three (3) years of relevant experience in preferably international
financial institutions;o Excellent inter-personal and communication skills;
o Proficiency in Microsoft products including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint;
o Be a national of one of the member countries of the Bank;o Be under 32 years of age;o Fluency in written and verbal English or French, and at least working knowledgeof the other language;o Fluency in Korean is a strong asset;

o Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted in view of an interview.
4. Duration and Location of the Assignment
The duration of the contract will be from 3 October to 2 November 2016 (one month).
The location of the assignment will be at the AfDB’s External Representation Office for
Asia in Tokyo, Japan.
5. Remuneration for the Assignment
Remuneration of the consultant will be depending on the consultant’s experience inaccordance with the Bank’s procurement guidelines. If the consultant is living outsideof Japan, the consultant will be paid an international round trip ticket from the point ofrecruitment to Tokyo. The consultant will also be eligible for travel expenses (returnticket, hotel accommodation and per diem) while assigned on a Bank Mission during
the duration of the contract. No other travel expenses will be incurred on the consultant.
6. Office provision
The 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 y.choi@afdb.org. This
opportunity is limited to citizens of the Bank’s member countries. Registration in theBank’s DACON system is encouraged (go to http://dacon.afdb.org/dacon/) andregistered applicants are requested to provide their DACON number with theirexpression of interest.
Only candidates who already have obtained proper permit working in Japan can apply
this position.
8. Other
While working at the ASRO in Tokyo, there is a possibility that the consultant will be
instructed to travel from Tokyo to Seoul, South Korea, during the KOAFEC Conference(24-27/October/2016) under direct supervision by the Senior External Relations Officer.
The Bank will cover travel and mission costs as per its rules.