Event Coordinator and Investment Promotion Consultant
AFDB1JP00000170
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Posted On
2025-10-09
Period
2025-12-01 to 2026-11-30
Job Type
Temporary Full Time
Location
ABIDJAN, ABJ CIV
Category
Business Professional
Description
Assist in PEXT’s business promotion and event coordination work
Application Close Date
2025-10-22
Engagement Type
Individual Consultant
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4.Investment
A. Background Objectives
Established in 1964, the African Development Bank (AfDB) is Africa’s premier development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 81 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries). The Bank’s development agenda is to deliver financial and technical support for transformative projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth. To sharply focus on the objectives of the Ten-Year Strategy (2024–2033) and ensure greater developmental impact, five major areas (High 5s), all of which will accelerate our delivery for Africa, have been identified for scaling up; namely: Light up and Power Africa; Feed Africa; Industrialize Africa; Integrate Africa; and Improve the Quality of Life for the People of Africa.
The Asia External Representation Office (PEXT) is the Bank’s sole representative office outside Africa; it opened in Tokyo, Japan, in 2012. PEXT’s main activities are (i) outreach to Asian stakeholders within the Asia region, contributing to the elevation of the Bank’s profile and brand recognition; serving as an intermediary between the Bank’s Asian member countries and regional member countries and providing a platform for external partnership and dialogue, (ii) promoting private sector investment in Africa (providing business consultations with Asian private sector stakeholders or generating direct deals in collaboration with relevant departments; (iii) playing a facilitation role for the Bank in Asia (facilitating resource mobilization; project formulation & implementation (Trust Funds, Co-financing); and other Bank’s priority areas).
The Policy and Human Resources Development Grant (PHRDG) is a bilateral trust fund established in 1994 by the Government of Japan and managed by the AfDB. The primary objective of the program is to support Africa's socioeconomic development by funding projects that focus on human resource development and technical assistance. The PHRDG serves as a strategic instrument for Japan to share its expertise and experience with African nations, complementing the AfDB's regular lending operations. It is a key component of the enduring partnership between Japan and the AfDB, reflecting a shared vision for a more resilient, inclusive, and integrated Africa. Over the past three decades, the fund has financed more than 100 projects across various sectors, including agriculture, energy, and education, empowering Africans to lead the transformation of their societies and economies.
Under the project the ?Support for business events and reinforcing investment promotional functions within the Asia External Representation Office (PEXT)” funded by PHRDG, which highlights the role in fostering events and investment promotion, we are seeking “Event Coordinator and Investment Promotion Consultant” (individual consultant) in order to prepare important events and promote investment to strengthen partnerships and dialogues with the relevant stakeholders. The consultant would be recruited as a long-term consultant for twelve months to conduct related work.
B. Scope of work
Under the guidance of the Lead Program Coordinator, the consultant will organize business and investment events and promote investment and business in Asia to Africa as part of the PHRDG project, “Support for business events and reinforcing investment promotional functions within the Asia External Representation Office (PEXT)” funded by PHRDG.
C. Deliverables Expected
o Plan, manage, and coordinate all logistics for physical and hybrid events, including knowledge/business seminars, networking events, receptions, and site visits in Asia and Africa.
o Secure and manage event venues, oversee event expenses, and coordinate temporary support staff in collaboration with travel and event companies.
o Manage travel, accommodation, and transportation for speakers, visitors and delegations in Japan, Korea, and other locations in collaboration with travel and event companies.
o Facilitate key events and coordinate side events for major conferences such as TICAD, KOAFEC Ministerial Conference, India-Africa Business Conclave, and the Africa Investment Forum (AIF).
o Manage interpretation services for events in Japanese, English, Korean, and French.
o Actively promote and market investment opportunities to Asian stakeholders and engage directly with investors.
o Attend business meetings to identify potential private and public sector financing opportunities and investment projects. Share this information with the Bank’s relevant departments and investment officers for further action.
o Contribute to developing a pipeline of high-quality investment opportunities from Asia to Africa by anticipating market trends and applying sector, regional, and country knowledge.
o Evaluate, structure, negotiate, and close new transactions, including project finance and equity investments from Asia to Africa, in collaboration with operational departments at headquarters.
o Develop and use innovative and appropriate financial structures for transactions in collaboration with operational departments at headquarters.
o Support the drafting of applications for new and amendment of PHRDG and Fund for African Private Sector Assistance (FAPA) funding to secure resources for technical assistance and pilot projects in collaboration with private sector companies and startups in Asia.
o Collaborate with the Bank’s headquarters to evaluate, structure, and close new project finance and equity investments from Asia to Africa.
o Participate in negotiation and documentation teams to overcome transaction bottlenecks.
o Collaborate with public and private institutions, including government ministries (MOF, MOFA, METI), JICA, JBIC, JETRO, and major business federations (Keidanren, Keizai Doyukai).
o Support the Bank’s senior management during visits to Asia.
o Coordinate translation and proofreading work for Bank reports and investment information from English to Japanese.
o Assist in preparing quarterly and final draft reports of technical Assistance “Leveraging Investment for Africa from Asian Private Corporations project” for FAPA under the guidance of the supervisor,
o Prepare quarterly and final project reports ?Support for business events and reinforcing investment promotional functions within the Asia External Representation Office (PEXT)”, under the guidance of the supervisor.
o Assist with other related tasks as needed if Head and Lead Program Coordinator requests.
D. Duration and Timetable for the Assignment
Twelve months between December 2025 and November 2026 (Not Extendable).
E. Bank Contribution and Institutional Arrangement
Remuneration of the consultant will depend on the consultant’s experience in accordance with the Bank’s procurement guidelines and the budget. 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 internaitonal travel is required to Tokyo upon his or her assignment to PEXT, one-time round-trip cost in conomy class will be compensated.
F. Duty Station
The Consultant will work at the Bank’s Asia External Representation Office in Tokyo, Japan, unless otherwise requested by the Head of PEXT and supervisor.
G. Essential Specialized Skills/Knowledge/Competencies
o A minimum of a Master’s degree in political science, economics, finance, business, international relations, journalism, or other relevant fields,
o At least seven (7) years of total work experience with MDBs and/or public institutions, such as government offices of member countries, development-related institutions, and other international organizations, including the UN, research institutions, NGOs, media, etc.,
o A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant work experience in the investment sector, including Commercial/Investment Banks, Development Finance Institutions, Utilities, Infrastructure/Private Equity Funds, Sovereign Wealth Funds, Energy Project Developers, and established Accounting/Consulting Firms, etc.,
o Proven ability to identify, process, and negotiate transactions in both the public and private sectors, with a particular focus on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects, as well as equity investments from Asia to Africa, including startups and Private Equity Funds,
o Work experience in developing countries, particularly in Africa, would be a significant asset,
o Experience in organizing events (conferences, seminars, webinars, etc.) for the promotion of business in and with Africa would be a strong asset,
o Experience in writing applications for investment and technical assistance would be a valuable asset,
o Highly developed problem-solving and negotiations skills,
o Ability to act with integrity and maintain confidentiality at all times,
o Observe the highest standard of ethics, honesty and accountability. Excellent inter-personal and communication skills,
o Client orientation and team working skills,
o Fluency in English or French, with working knowledge of the other languages,
o Practical skills in handling any Asian languages (e.g., Chinese, Korean, Japanese) are considered a strong asset for this position.
H. Supervisor
1) Lead Program Coordinator and 2) Chief External Relations and Commnication Officer
Consultancy Input Days
261.00
Qualifications
Qualification
Assessment
Regular Consultant
Less than 32 years old at the time of signing the contract and during contract execution
