Objective and Purpose of the Assignment

The Asian Development Bank (ADB), an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines, consists of 69 members, 49 of which are from the Asia and the Pacific region. ADB’s mission is to achieve a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while working to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under Strategy 2030.

The Japanese Representative Office (JRO) plays a critical role in raising awareness and understanding of ADB’s mission and its role in international development in Japan. In line with ADB’s new operating model introduced in 2023, JRO is expanding outreach efforts to strengthen relationships with government agencies, development partners, the private sector, academia, and media, while also enhancing its digital presence.

To support these efforts, a Communications Consultant will be engaged primary to curate Japanese digital content, enhance JRO’s online presence, and ensure high-quality English-to-Japanese translations of key ADB materials. The consultant will create and manage content tailored to a Japanese audience, including website articles, social media posts, and other marketing initiatives. The consultant will be also engaged in JRO’s work to increase the ADB’s visibility through other communication channels. 

Scope of Work

The Communications Consultant shall report to the Representative, and support the work of the External Relations Officer, collaborating with other JRO staff, as well as those from ADB’s Strategy, Policy, and Partnerships Department (SPD) and the Department of Communications and Knowledge (DOCK).

Detailed Tasks and / or Expected Output

• Translate and localize key ADB materials, including news releases, publications and campaign pages, from English into Japanese, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and cultural relevance.
• Draft, edit, and curate Japanese-language content for JRO’s digital platforms, including the website, social media (e.g., Facebook, X, Instagram), and other outreach channels.
• Utilize social media management and listening tools (e.g., Hootsuite) to enhance engagement and monitor audience sentiment.
• Prepare reports on social media performance and emerging trends, providing data-driven insights and recommendations to strengthen JRO’s communication strategy.
• Develop and maintain an English-to-Japanese ADB glossary, ensuring terminological consistency, and explore the integration of AI translation tools to improve workflow efficiency.
• Organize and maintain JRO’s content asset platforms and digital files, ensuring proper categorization, and up-to-date materials for seamless team access.
• Perform other communication-related tasks as needed to support JRO’s overall communication objectives, including Japanese-to-English translation when required.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, digital media, linguistics, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in writing, editing, copywriting for corporate communications and digital platforms, including websites, blogs, and social media.
• Native-level proficiency in Japanese and business-level proficiency in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
• Proven expertise in accurately translating and localizing content from English to Japanese, ensuring linguistic precision, cultural appropriateness, and alignment with the organization’s communication standards.
• Experience with AI-assisted translation tools and familiarity with terminology management is a plus.
• Strong ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks efficiently, and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail and a results-oriented approach.
• Minimum General Experience: 8 years
• Minimum Specific Experience: 5 years
• Regional/ Country Experience: Desired
• Professional Group (Equivalent job level): A3

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