EOI – Support outreach on Civil Society and Community Engagement – AHGC2

1. The hereby invites Consulting Firms to indicate their interest in the following Assignment: Consultant to support outreach on Civil Society and Community Engagement.

The purpose of the consultancy is to conduct the outreach activities of the Division by elaborating and implementing the Bank’s communication and outreach strategy on Civil Society Engagement (CSE).

2. Task and deliverables Under the supervision of the Civil Society and Community Engagement Division Manager, the selected consultant will be responsible for the following:

• Continue improving and implement the communication and outreach plan on Civil Society Engagement;
• Elaborate and disseminate the Bank Civil Society Engagement Newsletter and other outreach products;
• Manage social media, and increase online visibility with notably the Community of bloggers/digital influencers recently established by the Division;
• Enhance internal information on Civil Society Engagement via information messages on Civil Society sent within the Bank and an internal campaign;
• Enhance partnership with Civil Society Organizations by elaborating messages to be sent out to them in collaboration with the Capacity Building Officer;
• Support the production of knowledge products (blogs, studies);
• Elaborate the Division’s quarterly and annual reports;
• Assist the Division for all the activities related to outreach on Civil Society Engagement.

3. The Civil Society and Community Engagement Division (AHGC2) invites candidates indicate their interest in providing the above-described services. Interested eligible consultants shall provide information on their qualifications and experience demonstrating their ability to provide the services.

4. The eligibility criteria, the establishment of a short list and the selection procedure shall be in conformity with the Rules and Procedure for the Selection of Consultants.

5. The consultancy is on a full time basis for a period of 6 months (renewable) starting from 10 March 2021 to 09 September 2021, with the potential to extend the contract based on performance

6. Interested individuals may obtain further information at the address below during the Bank’s working hours: (9h00. – 17h00 GMT).

7. Expressions of interest must be received at the address below no later than Friday 191February 2021 at 17h30 GMT local time and specifically mentioning Consultant to support outreach on Civil Society and Community Engagement

For the attention of:

Mrs. Zéneb TOURE

Manager, Civil Society and Social Innovation Division

African Development Bank Group

Civil Society and Community Engagement Division (AHGC2)

Immeuble du Centre de commerce International d’Abidjan CCIA

Avenue Jean-Paul II 01 BP 1387

Tel: +225 20 26 44 64

E-mail: e.nsobe@afdb.org and copy m.kouassi@afdb.org