The World Bank Group
Communications Officer
Local Term Appointment (Two Years,
renewable)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
The World Bank’s Africa External Communications and Partnerships (AFREC) unit is seeking to hire a high caliber locally-recruited Communications Officer.
The World Bank’s Africa External Communications and Partnerships (AFREC) unit is seeking to hire a high caliber locally-recruited Communications Officer.
S/he will also support corporate
communications priorities, including dissemination of World Bank flagship
publications, executive visits to the region, and the Bank’s annual and spring
meetings.
As part of the larger AFREC team, the Communications Officer will interact regularly with colleagues in Headquarters and in other field offices, as well as with operational teams in the Kenya office.
A willingness to share knowledge,
draw on expertise and help create a supportive work environment is
critical.
The Communications Officer will
report to the Communications Manager based in Washington, D.C.
The Communications Officer will be expected to plan, develop, and implement effective communications and outreach strategies to support the World Bank Group’s (WBG’s) corporate, internal, and operational priorities, using the full range of modern communications tools including social media, digital publishing, and multi-media production.
It is critical that the
Communications Officer be equipped to gauge risks associated with complex
projects and to design and implement strategies to minimize those risks.
Selection Criteria and Electronic Applications:
The successful candidate should hold
a Master’s degree in Communications, International Relations / Public Affairs,
Journalism, Political Science or related disciplines, with at least 5 years of
relevant professional experience including demonstrating a working proficiency
to lead the planning, development, and execution of a communication strategy
for moderately complex projects.
For the full position description, complete selection criteria and required competencies, candidates are requested to submit an application at www.worldbank.org/careers. Click on >Current job openings > job# 160038.
The World Bank is committed to
achieving diversity of gender, race, nationality, culture and educational
background.
Individuals with disabilities are
equally encouraged to apply.
Only short-listed candidates will be
contacted.
Closing date is January 28, 2016.