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Job Vacancies The World Bank
Job Title Communications Officer
Job Family Communications
Location Washington, DC
Appointment International Hire
Closing Date: Wednesday, 19 January 2011
Language Requirements English [Essential]
Appointment Type
Background / General description
The Latin America and the Caribbean External Affairs group (LCREA) is a dynamic team of communications professionals dedicated to advancing the World Bank’s mission in the region. Knowledgeable, multilingual, and multicultural, the team brings to its task a mix of adaptable skills and experience. LCREA generates the enabling environment for the successful implementation of the Bank’s Latin America and the Caribbean development strategies, programs, and projects by building partnerships that provide stakeholders with important information and advice related to development choices and risks. The aim of LCREA is to improve understanding and support among key audiences (external and internal) for an agenda that centers on raising the region’s voice on global issues while supporting, at the national level, economic and social development that benefits all people, not just elites. It advances that agenda by influencing decision makers and opinion builders, by articulating the region’s issues in clear and actionable terms, and, as noted, by building coalitions to pursue those issues. Working with the Latin America and the Caribbean External Affairs team in Washington, the Communications Officer is responsible for designing and carrying out communications strategies and outreach activities that support the Bank’s programs in the region.
Duties and Accountabilities
- Within the regional communications strategy framework and overall objectives, is overall responsible for planning, designing, executing, and monitoring and evaluating the impact of sometimes complex communications strategies, activities, and campaigns about the Bank’s work in Latin America and the Caribbean. Also contributes to broader strategy development with regard to the team’s overall work program.
- Determines the types of information and communications activities that are best suited to addressing issues or problems and identifies relevant information sources. Accordingly, writes and/or oversees the preparation, production and dissemination of both routine and complex outreach products that promote the strategic and timely flow of information and key messages about the Bank, its policies and operations to key internal and external audiences.
- Writes and edits regional communications materials including news releases, op-eds/articles, speeches, talking points, Q&As and other briefing materials. Also is responsible for producing multimedia materials for regional and global dissemination through web, broadcast and other outlets.
- Initiates and sustains effective professional relationships with key internal and/or external constituencies (including the media, civil society, NGOs, academia, businesses, government agencies, parliamentarians). Identifies opportunities for and forges strategic partnerships both inside and outside the Bank to improve dialogue and outreach and to strengthen the Bank’s overall effectiveness and image.
- Monitors and analyzes current events and public and press opinion with a view to risk management. Advises Unit Manager and other relevant Bank staff and clients on trends, news developments, or changing/unexpected circumstances that may impact the Bank and its work, and helps to determine appropriate strategic responses to address them.
- Oversees planning, coordination, scheduling and logistics, often across multiple teams, for press briefings, major conferences and seminars, public or broadcast appearances, and other communications-related activities sponsored by the Bank (including those related to the regional flagships produced by the office of the Regional Chief Economist and the Poverty Reduction and Economic Development sector director). May assign work and provide guidance to others charged with developing various communications products for specific campaigns.
Selection Criteria
- Thorough knowledge of and practical experience in full range of communications approaches, tools and methodologies essential to planning, executing, and monitoring communications strategies – e.g., campaign management, media operations, social marketing, opinion research, audience outreach, message targeting, and so on. Ability to plan and successfully implement a comprehensive communications program in support of defined objectives.
- In-depth knowledge of Latin America and the Caribbean’s social, political and development issues with strong current knowledge of key constituencies, their operations, policies, practices and priorities, particularly as they relate to and work with the Bank; Well established network of contacts in both media (global and regional) and among other key constituencies in the region;
- Good understanding of the Bank, its policies and operations; up-to-date knowledge of current development topics and issues in the region, and ability to identify communications-related risks and opportunities in an international environment.
- Proven planning and organizational skills. Strong conceptual and research/analytical skills, with the ability to think strategically and rapidly analyze and integrate diverse information from varied sources into conclusions and recommendations.
- Exceptional ability to write and edit in both English and Spanish for a wide range of communication products as well as for the web, with experience conveying complex ideas in a clear, direct and lively, (non-academic) style.
- Effective interpersonal skills; proven experience in working as both a leader and a member of team.
- Demonstrated political awareness and ability to diplomatically handle sensitive situations with target audiences and to otherwise cultivate effective, productive client relationships/partnerships and ability to work effectively with internal/external partners in a multicultural environment.
- Minimum Education: MA/MS (Communications, International Relations/Public Affairs, Journalism, Marketing, Political Science, or other related field.)
- Minimum Years of Relevant Experience: MA degree and a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in one or more professional disciplines, or a bachelor’s and 10 years of experience.
- Strong computer skills; ability to use standard Bank technology packages, e.g., Word, Lotus Notes, Powerpoint, Internet, Excel, etc.
- Excellent oral and written communication and presentational skills. Spoken and written fluency required in English and Spanish. The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
World Bank
1818 H St NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 473-1000
Job Title Communications Officer
Job Family Communications
Location Washington, DC
Appointment International Hire
Closing Date: Wednesday, 19 January 2011
Language Requirements English [Essential]
Appointment Type
Background / General description
The Latin America and the Caribbean External Affairs group (LCREA) is a dynamic team of communications professionals dedicated to advancing the World Bank’s mission in the region. Knowledgeable, multilingual, and multicultural, the team brings to its task a mix of adaptable skills and experience. LCREA generates the enabling environment for the successful implementation of the Bank’s Latin America and the Caribbean development strategies, programs, and projects by building partnerships that provide stakeholders with important information and advice related to development choices and risks. The aim of LCREA is to improve understanding and support among key audiences (external and internal) for an agenda that centers on raising the region’s voice on global issues while supporting, at the national level, economic and social development that benefits all people, not just elites. It advances that agenda by influencing decision makers and opinion builders, by articulating the region’s issues in clear and actionable terms, and, as noted, by building coalitions to pursue those issues. Working with the Latin America and the Caribbean External Affairs team in Washington, the Communications Officer is responsible for designing and carrying out communications strategies and outreach activities that support the Bank’s programs in the region.
Duties and Accountabilities
- Within the regional communications strategy framework and overall objectives, is overall responsible for planning, designing, executing, and monitoring and evaluating the impact of sometimes complex communications strategies, activities, and campaigns about the Bank’s work in Latin America and the Caribbean. Also contributes to broader strategy development with regard to the team’s overall work program.
- Determines the types of information and communications activities that are best suited to addressing issues or problems and identifies relevant information sources. Accordingly, writes and/or oversees the preparation, production and dissemination of both routine and complex outreach products that promote the strategic and timely flow of information and key messages about the Bank, its policies and operations to key internal and external audiences.
- Writes and edits regional communications materials including news releases, op-eds/articles, speeches, talking points, Q&As and other briefing materials. Also is responsible for producing multimedia materials for regional and global dissemination through web, broadcast and other outlets.
- Initiates and sustains effective professional relationships with key internal and/or external constituencies (including the media, civil society, NGOs, academia, businesses, government agencies, parliamentarians). Identifies opportunities for and forges strategic partnerships both inside and outside the Bank to improve dialogue and outreach and to strengthen the Bank’s overall effectiveness and image.
- Monitors and analyzes current events and public and press opinion with a view to risk management. Advises Unit Manager and other relevant Bank staff and clients on trends, news developments, or changing/unexpected circumstances that may impact the Bank and its work, and helps to determine appropriate strategic responses to address them.
- Oversees planning, coordination, scheduling and logistics, often across multiple teams, for press briefings, major conferences and seminars, public or broadcast appearances, and other communications-related activities sponsored by the Bank (including those related to the regional flagships produced by the office of the Regional Chief Economist and the Poverty Reduction and Economic Development sector director). May assign work and provide guidance to others charged with developing various communications products for specific campaigns.
Selection Criteria
- Thorough knowledge of and practical experience in full range of communications approaches, tools and methodologies essential to planning, executing, and monitoring communications strategies – e.g., campaign management, media operations, social marketing, opinion research, audience outreach, message targeting, and so on. Ability to plan and successfully implement a comprehensive communications program in support of defined objectives.
- In-depth knowledge of Latin America and the Caribbean’s social, political and development issues with strong current knowledge of key constituencies, their operations, policies, practices and priorities, particularly as they relate to and work with the Bank; Well established network of contacts in both media (global and regional) and among other key constituencies in the region;
- Good understanding of the Bank, its policies and operations; up-to-date knowledge of current development topics and issues in the region, and ability to identify communications-related risks and opportunities in an international environment.
- Proven planning and organizational skills. Strong conceptual and research/analytical skills, with the ability to think strategically and rapidly analyze and integrate diverse information from varied sources into conclusions and recommendations.
- Exceptional ability to write and edit in both English and Spanish for a wide range of communication products as well as for the web, with experience conveying complex ideas in a clear, direct and lively, (non-academic) style.
- Effective interpersonal skills; proven experience in working as both a leader and a member of team.
- Demonstrated political awareness and ability to diplomatically handle sensitive situations with target audiences and to otherwise cultivate effective, productive client relationships/partnerships and ability to work effectively with internal/external partners in a multicultural environment.
- Minimum Education: MA/MS (Communications, International Relations/Public Affairs, Journalism, Marketing, Political Science, or other related field.)
- Minimum Years of Relevant Experience: MA degree and a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in one or more professional disciplines, or a bachelor’s and 10 years of experience.
- Strong computer skills; ability to use standard Bank technology packages, e.g., Word, Lotus Notes, Powerpoint, Internet, Excel, etc.
- Excellent oral and written communication and presentational skills. Spoken and written fluency required in English and Spanish. The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
World Bank
1818 H St NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 473-1000
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