Expression of Interest are invited for Social Tender - 20582142

Procurement Summary

Country: Cote d'Ivoire

Summary: Expression of Interest are invited for Social Media Consultant.

Deadline: 19 Feb 2018

Posting Date: 15 Feb 2018

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 20582142

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Competition: ICB

Financier: African Development Bank (AfDB)

Purchaser Ownership: -

Tender Value: Refer Document

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79320000 - Public-opinion polling services
79416000 - Public relations services

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Tender Details

Expression of Interest are invited for Social Media Consultant.
Provide support to the Communications and External Relations Department to ensure effective social media communications.
Department issuing the request: Communication and External Relations Dept, PCER
Place of Assignment: HQ, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Duration of the Assignment: 12 months
Tentative Date of Commencement: March 15, 2018
Deadline for Applications: 17:00 GMT, February 19, 2018
Applications to be submitted to: http://bit.ly/2018_Social_Media
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the guidance of the Head of the Editorial Team and the Administrators of the Bank’s social media platforms, and in collaboration with the design and multimedia teams, the incumbent will provide hands-on support on all of the Bank’s social media platforms – Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. The consultant will also be expected to:
 Draft and implement a social media strategy that is both innovative and achievable in terms of human and financial resources.
 Channel social media messaging across all platforms, and assist Bank-wide communications focal points, Bank staff and managers to hone their engagement with the Bank’s audiences.
 Coordinate promotion of success stories and storytelling via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
 Provide content suggestionsto key Bank spokespersons, including the President and Senior Management.
 Raise the bar on social media engagement, to promote the Bank’s work and to push traffic to the Bank’s website, www.afdb.org.
REPORTING LINE
The Consultant will report to the Director, Communications and External Relations Department.
SELECTION CRITERIA
The assignment will be undertaken by an individual Consultant who meets the following criteria:
a) A Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Social Sciences, Economics, Development or related fields;
b) National of a Bank Member Country;
c) A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience;

d) Ability to communicate and write effectively in English, with at least a working knowledge of French;

e) Proficiency in standard software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, excellent writing, editing (photo/video/text), presentation and communication skills;

f) Working experience within multicultural teams and international organizations, companies or agencies

g) Demonstrable experience in social media, writing or journalism, preferably within an institutional/corporate communications context;

h) Knowledge of Africa and development issues;

i) Experience obtaining and managing content development and publishing;

j) In-depth knowledge and understanding of social media platforms and best practices for each one

k) Strong monitoring skills, on both social and traditional media

l) Knowledge of basic community management and monitoring tools available

m) Self-starter and team player with can-do attitude.

n) Experience working with the African Development Bank a plus.
TIME FRAME AND PLACE OF WORK

The contract shall last for an initial six (06) months and shall be based in the Bank’s offices in Abidjan. The consultant’s salary level will be subject to the Bank’s remuneration policy and years of experience.

Documents

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