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The Consultant will work under the supervision of the Country Manager and the Principal Regional Communications Officer, in coordination with the Communication and External Relations Department (PCER) and the relevant operations teams.
3.1 Editorial communication and development-impact storytelling
The assignment will include, among other tasks:
 Supporting the drafting, editing, formatting and, as required, translation of press releases, briefing notes, impact stories, beneficiary stories, speeches, key messages, and other institutional content;
 Collecting, verifying, and synthesising information from operations teams to produce accurate, accessible, and results-focused content.
3.2 Media relations, digital communication and communication materials
 Supporting updates to media lists, preparation of media kits and invitations, follow-up on journalists’ requests, and media monitoring;
 Contributing to the preparation, adaptation, and scheduling of content for the website, social media, and other institutional channels;
 Supporting the design, layout, and adaptation of communication materials, including presentations, project briefs, brochures, infographics, visuals, and information products, in compliance with the Bank’s visual identity guidelines.
3.3 Event communication and multimedia coverage
 Supporting the preparation and visibility of events, missions, high-level visits, and institutional activities organised by the Country Office;
 Preparing relevant materials, including programmes, invitations, signage, information kits, key messages, and digital-channel content;
 As required, taking photographs and short videos at major Bank events, and organising, captioning, and archiving the files;
 Contributing to communication monitoring, maintaining an editorial calendar, and preparing periodic reports.

The Consultant will produce, among others, the following deliverables:
 Draft press releases, impact stories, beneficiary stories, briefing notes, speeches, key messages, and other institutional content, as required;
 Content adapted for the Bank’s website, social media, and other communication channels;
 Communication materials designed or updated, including presentations, project briefs, brochures, infographics, visuals, and event kits;
 Media-relations files and tools, including updated media lists, invitations, media reviews, and follow-up records;
 Photographs and short videos from major events, properly captioned, classified and archived.
Deliverables will be defined and scheduled monthly, based on the Country Office’s priorities, the institutional calendar and communication needs, and will be submitted to the Bank for approval.
 Monthly activity reports covering activities undertaken, deliverables produced, challenges encountered and any recommendations;
 Final assignment report.
All deliverables must comply with the Bank’s editorial standards, visual identity guidelines, clearance procedures, and dissemination formats.

The consultancy is expected to run for six (6) months, from 22 November 2026 to 22 May 2027.
The deadline for submission of applications is 11 November 2026.

The Bank will provide the Consultant with all relevant documentation required to perform the assignment, including, but not limited to, business requirements, technical documents, and project-related information.
The Bank will also provide access to its premises, information systems, tools, and relevant platforms, subject to applicable access, security, and confidentiality requirements.
The Consultant will receive a monthly lump-sum fee based on the financial proposal submitted at the shortlisting stage and in line with the African Development Bank’s guidelines on the remuneration of junior individual consultants.
Payment will be made against deliverables duly completed and approved by the Bank.
The Consultant will be responsible for his or her own health insurance and accommodation costs.
The selected Consultant must be legally entitled to work in Egypt or obtain any visa, residence and work authorisations required under Egyptian law before commencing the assignment. Any support to be provided by the Bank, and any privileges or exemptions applicable to the Bank, will be determined in accordance with the Bank’s rules and the applicable host-country arrangements.
The Consultant may be required to travel within Egypt to support coverage of Bank projects, missions, and events. Such travel must be approved in advance by the Bank and will be covered in accordance with the rules and procedures applicable to consultants’ missions.

The Consultant will be based at the Bank’s Country Office in Cairo, Egypt, and may be required to travel within the country to support communication around Bank projects, missions, and events.