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Communication & Resource Mobilization Officer

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  • Grade: PL-5/PL-4
  • Position N°: NA
  • Reference: ADB/11/TA011
  • Publication date: 24/08/2011
  • Closing date: 23/09/2011

Objectives

The African Water Facility (AWF) is an initiative of the African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW), which supports a wide range of African institutions to address the increasing investment need for the development and management of water resources in Africa, towards meeting the Africa Water Vision 2025 targets and the Millennium Development Goals. The African Development Bank is hosting the Facility on the request of AMCOW. The Facility is realigning its strategic priorities for the period 2012-2016 to better support its clients and for achieving greater impact. The overarching strategic objective for the period is to leverage investments through three strategic priorities, namely preparing bankable projects and programs for effective and sustainable investments, and of small-scale strategic (innovative and catalytic) investments, enhancing water governance to create a more conducive environment for sustained and effective investments at national and regional levels and promoting water knowledge for strengthened water management at national, regional and transboundary levels and better informed project development and design. The three strategic priorities are synergetic, mutually reinforce each other and together attract investments into the sector. AWF plans, organizes and conducts activities in the above-mentioned areas, in relation to the project and program cycle (identification, preparation, execution and supervision) in all African countries. The Facility undertakes studies on issues concerning water sector development and related areas. It provides guidance and technical assistance to African countries and ensures coordination and synergy with the other partners and donors in Africa’s water and sanitation sector. To carry through these activities, the Bank recruits multi-disciplinary staff whose skills correspond to its key areas of intervention. The AWF currently manages a €80 million project portfolio shared all over Africa.

A recent assessment underlined the necessity of promoting the AWF works and successes, as well as improving its rather limited visibility. This of course will facilitate fund raising which is a major issue for the AWF. With regards to the 2010-2012 operational program which requires Euro 137 million to implement, AWF has secured 46 million or 33%, leaving 91 million to be raised. Beyond 2012 the Facility also wishes to ensure longer term funding of its operations. Raising additional funding, particularly in the current challenging financial climate, requires significant dedicated efforts. The AWF is recruiting a Communication and Resource Mobilization Officer (CRMO) who will be in charge of the communication plan and fund raising activities.

Duties and responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Coordinator of the AWF, the CRMO will:

In collaboration with the Bank communication specialists, and with the support of specialised consultants if needed, review and implement the AWF communication plan,:

  • Review the AWF communication plan;
  • Implement or supervise the implementation of communication tools: newsletter, leaflets, booklets, posters, films, etc., ensuring AWF corporate identity;
  • Update and develop AWF website, including writing, editing and content management,
  • Develop, maintain, update and ensure the utilization of the internal AWF database;
  • Provide assistance in knowledge generation from experiences and lessons learnt on AWF projects and their dissemination (e.g. technical publications);
  • Ensure AWF international visibility through close media contact (press releases and conferences, lobbying);
  • Ensure the international visibility of the AWF through effective participation in international events (e.g. African Water conferences, discussions, meetings, World Water Forums, etc.) and draft related documents;
  • Coordinate the design, delivery and follow-up of AWF public conferences, global meetings and special events (donors, partners meetings);
  • Oversee translations of AWF’s documents.

Review and implement AWF Resource Mobilization (RM) Strategy and Action Plan:

  • Update AWF Resource Mobilization Strategy and Action Plan;
  • Participate in fostering a sustainable commitment of the donors, based on sound and trustworthy relationships;
  • Facilitate consultation and meetings with current and potential donors;
  • Position AWF within the water sector architecture, organise resource mobilization outreach events, prepare and publicise funding mobilization materials;
  • Maintain and update a database of current and potential donor contacts and funding pledges;
  • Contribute to the preparation of AWF reports such as annual work plans, progress reports, Governing Council meeting documents. Support ad hoc requests on resource mobilization levels and forecasts;
  • Facilitate resource mobilization missions that will be undertaken by the ADB/AWF in collaboration with AMCOW and other prominent water sector players;
  • With regards to the relationship with AMCOW, the expert will be the contact point for AMCOW Secretariat and AMCOW TAC and will support actions strengthening AMCOW’s leadership and ownership of the Facility;
  • Identify and build partnerships with International and Regional Water Sector Institutions, the media and other potential African partners and beneficiaries.

Selection Criteria

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

  • A minimum of a Master’s degree in communication or any related field;
  • At least 5 (PL-5) or 6 (PL-4) years of professional working experience in a related field of work (e.g., communication, fund raising);
  • Extensive experience interacting with bilateral and multilateral donors;
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English and/or French with a working knowledge of the other;
  • Experience in handling affairs with the press and media and organising conferences and events;
  • Experience in preparing and editing technical papers;
  • Working experience in information systems, database and web site management would be an advantage;
  • Computer literate and good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
  • Knowledge of development issues relating to Africa and water and sanitation sector would be an advantage;
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative;
  • High degree of tact and sensitivity in dealing with internal and external clients and stakeholders at all levels;
  • Results-oriented, team player, demonstrated ability to work in multicultural environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different nationals and cultural backgrounds.

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