Objective and Purpose of the Assignment

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 50 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under its Strategy 2030. 

The Japanese Representative Office (JRO) is engaged in a wide range of outreach activities with various partners and stakeholders in Japan to raise their awareness and understanding of ADB’s role in development and contribute to the successful implementation of Strategy 2030. Under the new operating model launched in 2023, JRO is steadily expanding its outreach to explore and strengthen the relationships and collaboration with the private sector, the academia, and the media as well as the government offices and development agencies.

Scope of Work

The Business Outreach Consultant shall report to the Representative, and work with designated staff in JRO, and those from Strategy, Policy, and Partnership Department (SPD) and other relevant departments selectively, to provide analytical, planning, and coordination support for developing and strengthening JROs’ relationships with Japanese stakeholders.

Detailed Tasks and/or Expected Output

• Assist in establishing and managing relationships with government counterparts, private sector, civil society organizations and nongovernment, organizations (CSO/NGOs), development partner agencies, academia, media, and other key Japanese stakeholders who have influence on the relationship between ADB and Japan.
• Lead/provide support in organizing outreach activities and face-to-face or virtual meetings, particularly linking relevant ADB staff and Japanese stakeholders possessing innovative technologies and know-how relevant and applicable to development challenges faced by our developing member countries (DMCs), and report on discussion points and action plans as required.
• Maintain regular and close communication with JRO’s clients, partners, and stakeholders; develop and update a comprehensive contact list.
• Interact with JRO’s clients, partners, and stakeholders for mutually beneficial and timely information gathering and sharing for research and outreach activities.
• Assist in organizing other outreach events as needed, in consultation with JRO staff and concerned headquarter departments and offices.
• Lead/provide support to research and analytical tasks to feed into JRO’s strategic planning and outreach activities to promote Japanese private sector’s participation in ADB projects.
• Gather and analyze relevant information on Japanese companies with innovative technologies and know-how relevant and applicable to development challenges faced by our developing member countries (DMCs), and those who are interested in participating in ADB projects.
• Produce presentation materials and background notes for JRO’s outreach activities, and promotional materials such as fact sheets, briefs, brochures, and e-newsletters as required.
• Performs other tasks as requested and assigned by the Representative and designated JRO staff.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, social sciences, public/business administration, or related subjects, preferably with advanced training.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both Japanese and English.
• Proficiency in the use of software programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal and multicultural skills.
• Minimum general Experience: 5 years
• Minimum Specific Experience: 5 years
• Regional/ Country Experience: Desired

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