Consulting services — Individual Consultant as Communication Assistant for Eastern and Southern Africa Girls' Empowerment and Resilience programme

Original title: Individual Consultant as Communication Assistant

Deadline

July 24, 2026

Closed

Published on July 9, 2026 at 12:00 AMModified on July 11, 2026 at 01:07 AM

Key information

Type: IT & Telecom
Location: Ethiopia
Deadline: July 24, 2026 at 12:00 AMClosed
Estimated Value: Not disclosed
Language of Notice: English

What is this tender about?

Consulting services — Individual Consultant as Communication Assistant for Eastern and Southern Africa Girls... is an it & telecom procurement opportunity published by Africa Union Commission in Ethiopia on July 9, 2026. Submissions closed on July 24, 2026. 1 official document is attached below.

A minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience in communications, public information, media, advocacy, or knowledge management;
Demonstrated experience in drafting, editing, and packaging communication materials for institutional, development, or policy audiences;
Proven experience in digital communications and social media content management;
Experience supporting communication work for development programmes, public institutions, regional organisations, or international partners;
Familiarity with branding, visibility, and quality assurance requirements for donor-supported programmes;
Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple outputs under tight deadlines;
Knowledge of gender equality, girls’ empowerment, youth development, or social development programming in Africa will be an advantage;
Prior experience working with the African Union, Regional Economic Communities, governments, or multilateral institutions will be an added advantage;
Willingness and ability to travel, as required. Competencies and Skills The Communications Assistant shall demonstrate: • Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills;
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills;
Ability to work effectively under supervision and meet deadlines;
Sound coordination and stakeholder engagement skills;
Attention to detail and commitment to quality;
Discretion, professionalism, and respect for confidentiality;
Proficiency in standard office and communication tools;
Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced institutional environment. § The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016, revised November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours i.e. 0900 to 1700 hours. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by 24 July 2026 African Union Commission, Attn: Head of Supply Chain Management Division Building C, 3rd Floor, P.O Box 3243, Roosevelt Street Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Tel: +251 (0) 11 551 7700 – Ext 4305 Fax: +251 (0) 11 551 0442; +251 11-551-0430 E-mails: Tender@AfricanUnion.org TERMS OF REFERENCE COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EAST AND SOUTHERN AFRICA GIRLS' EMPOWERMENT AND RESILIENCE (EAGER) PROJECT Ref: ET-AUC-559232-CS-INDV • Background The African Union Commission (AUC) and the World Bank Group have established a strategic partnership and an extensive collaboration in various areas over the past years. Following increased engagement between the Commission and the World Bank, existing collaborations and new programmes on gender equality and women’s empowerment (GEWE) have been established. In 2023, the AU and World Bank signed an agreement to implement the East and Southern Africa Girls’ Empowerment and Resilience (EAGER) Project, to be implemented from 2024 to 2029. The project provides a platform to directly collaborate with AU Member States across Eastern and Southern Africa on women and girls’ empowerment. The EAGER project seeks to increase girls’ and women’s educational attainment and earnings and to strengthen the institutional capacity to implement gender equality policies. The programme components include boosting human capital accumulation, enabling access to productive employment, and building the enabling environment to generate change across both formal and informal institutions, including development of policies and regulatory frameworks, markets, and social norms that support the adoption of progressive gender equality reforms. • Objective of the Assi

What are the key dates?

Publication
July 9, 2026
Bid Submission Deadline
July 24, 2026
Evaluation & Award
Pending
Contract Signature
Pending

Procuring Entity

Name: Africa Union Commission
Country: Ethiopia
Contact person: Patrick Abdoulaye Man'ke
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Which documents are available?

Tender Details
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