• The Specialist will be responsible for planning and carrying out the plenary sessions and the regional session of the Forum including: 

• Contact and communicate with moderators, chairs and speakers in planning and preparing the sessions such as arranging meetings, collecting curriculum vitae and presentation materials, and other necessary communications,  

• Prepare for a session proceeding of each session in English and Japanese,  

• Take the minutes of each session and generate reports afterward,

• Liaise the African Diplomatic corps and other co-organizers such as JETRO, JICA, UNDP and UNIDO for monitoring the preparation of their responsible event in the framework of the Forum,    

• Assist in other related tasks that the Head of the SNAR may deem necessary from time to time 

• Working experience in Asian countries, particularly in Japan, is a strong asset. 
• Working experience in developing countries, particularly in Africa, is a strong asset.
• Minimum a Master’s degree in business administration, finance, international relations or any other relevant subjects.

• Remuneration of the Specialist will depend on the specialist’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 SNAR in Tokyo, a round trip travel cost in economy class will be compensated. 

• Please access to the Bank's website and refer the Request for Expressions of Interest.

https://www.afdb.org/en/consultants/eoi-business-forum-management-specialist-snar-38005

・Applications to be submitted to: SNAR_Tender@AFDB.ORG

・Any questions and requests for clarifications may be sent to: t.imamura@afdb.org 

・The result of the selection among shortlisted candidates will be publicly open through the AfDB website for assuring the transparency of the selection. The selected consultant shall comply with the policy of the Bank.