AFDB1JP00001504

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A Regional Project Assistant (RPA) will be appointed to support the Task Manager of the project in coordinating activities related to the implementation of the project (technical, organizational and administrative support).
He/She will be responsible for supporting the organization of the regional activities of the project, including implementation of the regional project launch and inception workshop, support project reporting requirements, development of knowledge products, regional training and support to specialized regional, institutional partners, project national focal points and country teams.
The RPA will report to the AfDB Task Manager assigned for this project, including project’s substantive and financial/administrative issues. The RPA will also support on a periodic basis to the Project Steering Committee.

In case of supporting RMCs with co-Execution arrangements, the responsibilities of the RPA will depend on the types of project activities, and level of coordination required to be efficiently implemented in the countries, and according to the project’s results framework. He/She will support in day-to-day administrative and finance aspects of the NC4-ADF II project activities such as:
• Assisting in overall administrative duties/processes (e.g. travel arrangements, visa applications, expense statements, telecommunications charges, service and supply requisitions, conference room bookings, etc.).
• Organizing official receptions, meetings, etc., handling all necessary arrangements (e.g. room reservations, guest/participant lists, invitations, catering, seating arrangements, background documentation, special equipment, etc.)
• Supporting project account management in close collaboration with the Bank fiduciary team.
Assist in the implementation of the project activities:
• Support in the organization and coordination of workshops, seminars, preparation of knowledge products and capacity development courses undertaken within the framework of the NC4-ADF II Project.
• Liaise with the relevant national focal points and external partners for the organization of project activities in the beneficiary countries.
• Develop, as appropriate, in coordination with the Executing agencies, practical tools that will facilitate the implementation of the courses and/or workshops.
• Ensure the quality control of outgoing information and communications related to the project.
• Coordinate the production of regional project outputs, as per the approved project PAR document;
• Mobilize all regional project inputs in accordance with AfDB procedures for CAW guidelines;
• Liaise with AfDB and relevant government agencies, and all project partners, including donor organizations and NGOs for effective coordination of regional and national project activities;
• Facilitate administrative backstopping to regional subcontractors and training activities supported by the Project;
• Oversee and ensure timely submission of the Inception Meeting Report, Annual Project Implementation Report (PIR), Technical reports, quarterly financial reports, and other reports as may be required by AfDB, CAW, and other oversight agencies (if relevant);
• Disseminate project reports and respond to queries from concerned stakeholders;
• Support with information on project disbursement as required (if relevant), arrange for timely submission of Financial Reports, Requests for Funds, etc. in accordance with the AfDB fiduciary procedures;
• Prepare report of progress of the project to the Project Steering Committee (or provide adequate support to the Task Manager to do so) and ensure the fulfilment of Steering Committees advisory.
• Oversee the exchange and sharing of experiences and lessons learned with relevant development partners and projects both nationally and internationally; and
• Ensure the timely and effective implementation of all activities and all components of the project;
• Support regular, announced and unannounced project supervision of all sites and activities of the project in RMCs (if relevant as indicated in the PAR).
Liaise with the National Focal Points (NFPs) of the Project:
• Draft and prepare correspondence on project activities and communications within the Bank and externally.
• Provide inputs/information required to NFPs for the preparation of national communications/report to beneficiary countries, donors or external clients.
• Carry-out and submit required preparatory work for contracts, tendering, according to Bank fiduciary procedures, rules and regulations.
• Support and organize project procurement processes, requirements and make purchases in consultation with the Task manager.
Knowledge Management:
• Responsible for systematizing administration and storage of electronic files for the project management unit.
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a) The Consultant will be hired for a period of two years (2) from 23rd October 2026.
b) The RPA will be compensated for his/her work with a monthly salary as agreed during recruitment.
c) The Consultant is responsible for his/her own health insurance.

The African Natural Resources Management and Investment Centre invite Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing the above-described services. Interested Consultants shall provide information on their qualifications and experience demonstrating their ability to undertake this Assignment (documents, reference to similar services, experience in similar assignments, etc.)

• Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
• The Consultant may be required to travel for missions and work-related engagements as needed. The Bank will cover full costs of any required trip/missions if needed and provide per-diem in accordance with rules governing consultant mission travel.