Expert in corporate communications
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo — travel to provinces possible
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Type of contract
Consulting
Workplace
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo — travel to provinces possible
Country
Afrique centrale
About the Role
The Project to Support the Establishment of the National Development Bank (BND) is part of the Program to Support Financial Sector Development and Financial Inclusion (PADSFI), financed by the African Development Bank (AfDB).
It aims to provide the Democratic Republic of Congo with a public development bank responsible for long-term financing of structural investments, SMEs/SMIs, young entrepreneurs, and priority sectors of the national economy.
The mission covers institutional design, financial structuring, staff recruitment and training, and the establishment of the "Youth and Entrepreneurship Bank" window.
The total duration of the project is 10 months, with a planned start date in December 2025.
About the Role
Under the supervision of the Head of Mission, the Institutional Communications Expert will be responsible for designing and implementing the communications and visibility strategy for the National Development Bank (BND).
He/she will develop tools and materials to ensure clear, consistent, and positive communications around the creation and launch of the BND, both nationally and internationally.
Main responsibilities
- Develop the institutional communication strategy for the launch and positioning of the NDB.
- Design the internal and external communication plan, including media, digital, and event-related activities.
- Develop communication materials: brochures, videos, infographics, press releases, press kits.
- Organize and support official events related to the creation and inauguration of the BND.
- Oversee the visibility strategy with stakeholders, donors, and public institutions.
- Establish performance indicators to evaluate the impact of communication actions.
- Support the implementation of the communication plan for the "Youth and Entrepreneurship Bank" window.
Required profile
- Master's degree (BAC+5) in Communication, Public Relations, Political Science or equivalent.
- Minimum 8 years of professional experience, including 5 years in institutional communication.
- Have designed and implemented at least two communication strategies in projects financed by donors (AfDB, EU, World Bank, etc.).
- Proficiency in public, corporate, and digital communication techniques.
- Knowledge of the banking sector or economic development is an asset.
- Excellent writing and organizational skills.
- Fluency in French; knowledge of English is an asset.
- Key skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Creativity, rigor, and diplomacy.
- Good understanding of institutional and political issues.
- Ability to manage service providers (agencies, media, graphic designers).
Expected deliverables
- Institutional communication strategy and plan.
- BND visibility materials and tools.
- Communication action evaluation report.
- Capitalization note on the visibility of the project.
How to apply
📩 Send your signed CV and cover letter to projects@bbacademy.be
📌 Reference: 5477 – Institutional Communication Expert / BND DRC
🕓 Deadline: November 20, 2025
ℹ️ Call published as part of a pre-selection process; mobilization subject to contract award.