The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) is recruiting a Senior Strategic Campaign Manager Consultant for its Communication and External Relations Department (PCER).
Location: Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire (Bank Headquarters)
Duration: 12 months (14 October 2026 – 13 October 2027)
Application Deadline:** 23 September 2026
About the Role
PCER manages the Bank’s corporate communications and multimedia platforms. The Senior Strategic Campaign Manager Consultant will lead the full lifecycle of integrated communication campaigns supporting the Bank’s strategic priorities, operations, institutional positioning and advocacy.
The consultant will work across editorial, multimedia, graphics, web, social media and media relations teams to translate institutional priorities into powerful, audience-focused campaigns. Key focus areas include strategic campaign planning, cross-functional coordination, creative strategy, dissemination & amplification, measurement/analytics, and activation around major Bank events (including Annual Meetings).
Responsibilities
– Develop integrated campaign strategies, briefs, narratives and creative concepts
– Lead cross-PCER coordination and delivery
– Design dissemination, amplification and content matrices
– Define KPIs, track performance and produce impact evaluations
– Build a reusable PCER Campaign Playbook
Requirements
– Master’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Brand Strategy, Journalism, International Relations or related field
– Minimum **10 years** of progressively responsible experience leading integrated communication, marketing or advocacy campaigns
– Proven track record of personally leading multi-country or international campaigns from strategy through measurement, with measurable results
– Experience leading cross-functional teams (creative, editorial, digital, media, design) and managing agencies/budgets
– Strong understanding of African audiences and development issues
– Fluency in English or French with strong working ability in the other language
– Nationality of an African Development Bank member country
– Digital portfolio required: at least three examples of significant integrated campaigns led (including challenge, objectives, role, approach, channels and results)
How to Apply
Apply via the official AfDB Fieldglass portal before 23 September 2026:
Candidates must submit a digital portfolio with campaign examples as part of the application.
