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 Business Forum Management and External Relations
Brief description of the Assignment: Assist with the preparation of the Second Japan-Africa BusinessForum and provide other related inputs for ASRO
Place of assignment: Tokyo, Japan
Duration of the assignment: 6 months with the possibility of contract renewal
Tentative Date of commencement: beginning of February 2016
Deadline for applications: 3rd January 2017
Applications to be submitted to: m.endo@afdb.org
Any 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) of the African Development
Bank is mandated to promote Bank’s strategic relationships with its Asian Non-Regional
Member Countries, namely Japan, South Korea, China, and India.
ASRO particularly emphasizes on partnership building in the business communities
between Asia and Africa. For this purpose, ASRO recently organized African business andinvestment seminars in Osaka and Tokyo, Japan (June and July, 2016) as well as a follow-up
seminar to the Sixth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD VI)
regarding African business promotion in Tokyo (November, 2016). ASRO also assisted inBank’s co-hosting the 5th Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation Ministerial Conference inSeoul, Korea (October, 2016).
Furthermore, ASRO hosted the First Japan-Africa Business Forum and its Parallel
Events in Tokyo in 2014. This Forum was held one year after TICAD V, with the goal ofcontributing to further enhancement of the business partnerships between Japan and Africa.
At TICAD V, Japan and the African countries in attendance identified, "promotion of private
sector-led economic growth," as a priority agenda.
Since TICAD VI was successfully held in late August, 2016, in Nairobi, Kenya, there
have been growing expectations within both the African and Japanese communities fororganizing a business forum of this type to share in-depth understandings and business cases
in African markets. A large number of Japanese business executives visited Africa during
TICAD VI and agreed to accelerate the "promotion of private sector-led economic growth,"
an identified agenda at TICAD V. In order to capitalize good outcome of TICAD VI and1

promote businesses between Japan and Africa, ASRO is planning to host the Second JapanAfrica Business Forum in Tokyo, Japan, in 2017. During the Forum, many participants ofvarious entities from both Japan and Africa will discuss development and business
opportunities in Africa and present their experiences. In addition, ASRO will help increasebusiness matching opportunities on this occasion.
Under such context, ASRO needs to employ a short-term consultant for six months toconduct related work. In addition to the Forum, there are several related activities foreseen in
the first-half of the year 2017:- An Africa business seminar in China,- Communication activities in India at the occasion of the CII-EXIM Bank Conclave onIndia Africa Project Partnership,- Communication activities at the Bank Group’s 2017 Annual Meetings in India,- Bank’s executives visit to Japan.
2. Major Tasks of the Consultant
Under the overall guidance by the Head of ASRO and direct instructions by theExternal Relations and Communication Officer of ASRO, the consultant shall;o Assist in organizing the Second Japan-Africa Business Forum. This work involves
planning the Forum program and panel discussions, inviting participants from Africa,
communication with external partners, such as African embassies in Japan, internationalorganizations and government institutions, private sector actors, and the Bank’s relevant
departments at its headquarters, coordinating with an event planning company, andconducting logistics work;o Provide other related inputs for ASRO in implementing activities described in Section 1;
o Assist in other related tasks that the Head may deem necessary from time to time.
3. Qualificationso Minimum a Master’s degree in political science, economics, finance, international
relations or any other relevant subjects.
o Minimum four years of working experience in collaboration with Japanese public
institutions, such as JICA, JETRO, and MOFA.
o Extensive experience in businesses in Africa, in preferably international financial
institutions, is a strong asset.
o Good knowledge of public procurement systems or experience in public procurement
operations, in preferably an international organization or a government agency, is astrong asset.
o Excellent inter-personal and communication skills.
o Fluency in English or French, with working knowledge of the other language.
o Practical skills for handling the Japanese language are a strong asset.

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Six months between February 2017 and July 2017.
5. Consultancy fees
Remuneration of the consultant will depend on the consultant’s experience in accordance with
the Bank’s procurement guidelines. A candidate will be responsible for obtaining personal
health insurance at his or her own cost. The coverage should include all medical expenses,
including those resulting from illness or injury incurred during the duration of the assignment.
If an international travel is required for reporting duty to ASRO or taking up this assignment,a round trip travel cost in economy class with the shortest route will be compensated.
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 the citizens of the Bank’s member countries. Only candidates whoalready have obtained a proper working permit in Japan can apply this position.
Registration in the Bank’s DACON system is encouraged (http://dacon.afdb.org/dacon/) andregistered applicants are requested to provide their DACON number with their expressions ofinterest.
8. Other
While the consultant will be expected to perform his/her tasks mostly in Tokyo, international
travels may be required depending on actual assignments.
Due to the high volume of applications received, only selected candidates will be contacted in
the first place. Other candidates will be informed of the status of their applications at the endof the recruitment process.
The contract may be renewed for further periods, based on satisfactory performance and theneeds for such short-term services.

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