Website Content Manager

Brief Description of the assignment: African Financial Markets Initiative (AFMI) - Website

Content Manager

Department making the request: SAOI/AFMI

Place of assignment: TUNIS

Period of assignment: March 2014 to March 2015

Expected start date of the assignment: 01 March 2014

Last date for expressing interest: 17 January 2014

Expression of interest to be submitted to:  c.mbengmezui@afdb.org

Any questions/ clarifications needed to be addressed to:  c.mbengmezui@afdb.org

Terms of reference for African Financial Markets Initiative Website

1.   Background

Given its Pan-African nature and considering its intended impact on the development of African domestic bond markets, the AFMI requires a strong web presence. The website has been designed to provide reliable and updated information on developments in African bond markets, allowing the AFMI Team to engage in a range of promotional and dissemination activities. It is envisaged that the website will be the most relevant marketing tool and communication channel for both stakeholders and development partners.

The objectives of the website are:

▪       To raise general awareness and understanding of the AFMI;

▪       To act as a primary dissemination channel of African domestic bond market data and related information;

▪       To provide relevant and current information in an accessible and user friendly manner to a wide range of investors; and

▪       To act as a focal point for stakeholders and development partners.

The content of the website is in English and French, enabling users to switch into either English or French language for information. Some content, such as research papers, documents and reports prepared by external parties, may be included only in the original language.

2.   Objective and activities of the Assignment

The consultant will undertake the following tasks:

i.            Write, edit and proof read web content on regular basis for building up the AFMI website, based on material and reports from governments and governmental agencies, ministries, Public institutions, the AfDB and the AFMI;

ii.            Ensure the editorial content is written in a format that meets web usability standards and is consistent with the AFMI’s objectives and meets the AfDB’s information and knowledge management guidelines;

iii.            Keep abreast with the latest developments on African bond markets and African capital markets and upload relevant content using TYPO 3 Content Management System Tool (training will be provided); Relevant content may include Reports, Statistics, News/Media and research materials;

iv.            Identify relevant web sites and web pages to be linked to the AFMI web portal. This may include establishing contact with relevant counterparties in order to arrange the terms of the link exchange arrangement;

v.            Assist the Knowledge Manager to review the AFMI’s website infrastructure and work closely with the AFMI team to enhance the website’s functionality and develop innovative ways to effectively meet stakeholders’ needs;

vi.            Identify and report any dysfunctions of the web site to AFMI Web developer; Work closely with the web developer and the AFMI team to find solutions to these dysfunctions.

vii.            Participate in the writing process of the AFMI newsletter by collecting news articles and data on African bond markets; provide ideas for content; find ways to improve the design and marketability of the newsletter;

viii.            Establish working relationships with FTRY and other relevant Bank departments with regards to information sharing and build synergies;

ix.            Research new web projects and/or ideas (Blogs, podcasts, etc.); and

x.            Perform any other administrative duties required to facilitate the project.

3.   Management/supervision of the consultancy

The Consultant will work independently, under the overall guidance of the Coordinator – African Financial Market Initiative (SAOI), and the immediate supervision of the Knowledge Manager for this undertaking.

4.   Duration of the Assignment

The consultant will work on a fulltime basis for a period of one year, from 1 March 2014 to 28 February 2015.

5.      Required Qualification and Experience

i.            At  least  a  Master’s  Degree  or  above  in  Economics,  in  Economics,  Finance,  Business

Administration or related fields with a minimum of 2 years of relevant working experience;

ii.            English and French are the working languages of the African Development Bank. For this assignment a good command of both English and French (oral and written) are required. Knowledge of Portuguese and/or Arabic would be an advantage;

iii.            An effective writing style, with an ability to write in a variety of formats for multiple audiences;

iv.            Have a good aptitude for innovation to make the website attractive and user friendly; and

v.            Be a national of one of the member countries of the African Development Bank.

6.      Remuneration for the Assignment

The Consultant will be paid a monthly lump sum for the entire period commensurate with the number of years of experience. He/she will be based at the Bank’s Temporary Relocation Agency in Tunis, Tunisia.