Early Career Position: African Development Bank (AfDB) Hiring Junior Consultant in Abidjan – Knowledge Management, Communications & Evaluation Opportunity
Overview
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has opened applications for a Junior Consultant to support knowledge management, communication and evaluation capacity development within its Independent Development Evaluation (IDEV) function. The consultancy is based in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, and is aimed at early-career professionals. The vacancy was published on 13 August 2026. The consultant supports IDEV3 in implementing its work programme.
The assignment spans four linked areas: knowledge management, communication, evaluation capacity development and knowledge-sharing events. The consultant provides technical, administrative and logistical support for IDEV events and activities, helps organise knowledge-sharing events and workshops, and contributes to the preparation, quality assurance, translation and dissemination of IDEV knowledge and communication products. The consultant also supports evaluation capacity development inside the Bank and across its Regional Member Countries, helping institutions understand, carry out and use development evaluations.
Who can apply
As a junior post, it may suit early-career professionals from fields such as development studies, public policy, international development, communications, knowledge management, monitoring and evaluation, social sciences, research, economics, public administration or international relations. Experience supporting research outputs, organising events, preparing communication materials, managing knowledge products or contributing to evaluation work is relevant. Strong organisational and communication abilities are likely to help because the work mixes technical tasks with administrative and logistical support.
How to apply
Candidates should consult the official vacancy notice for the full application instructions, eligibility requirements and submission process.
Key dates
The vacancy was published on 13 August 2026 and applications close on 24 August 2026.