Deadline: 21 March 2016
The World Bank Group (WBG) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Communications Officer in Chisinau, Moldova.
The Communications Officer will lead in the design and implementation of communications and outreach strategies directed at both internal and external audiences and in the implementation of customized approaches appropriate to Moldova.
WBG has set two ambitious goals to push extreme poverty to no more 3 percent by 2030, and to promote shared prosperity and greater equity in the developing world.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Communications Officer will perform the following functions-
- Develop an implementable communications strategy with a clear short- and medium-term itemized action plan to promote good development policy choices and facilitate the WBG’s operations.
- Ensure the strategy is aligned with corporate priorities, demonstrates Bank impact, maximizes the impact of resources used and anticipates reputational risk issues.
- Execute the communication strategy and action plan utilizing online, social, television and print media. Monitor and report to the Country Manager on their impact and effectiveness.
- Political and public opinion analysis; monitoring and analyzing current events and public and press opinion in Moldova; and providing regular updates to the Country Manager and country team.
- Identify and create opportunistic outreach activities when circumstances permit.
- Formulate a strategic framework for social media to better position the Moldova program and its key advocacy campaigns within the country and with key partners.
- Provide regular communications support to operations with the guidance and support of the ECA communications team in Washington.
- Determine the types of information and communications strategies, tools and activities that are best suited to addressing issues under the Bank’s access to information policy and according to the specific reputational risks.
- Produce a daily Moldova news round-up for the Moldova Country Team.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Master’s degree (Communications, International Relations/Public Affairs, Journalism, or other related field) and 4 years of proven experience, or a Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience.
- Solid knowledge of communications approaches, tools, and methodologies for planning, executing and monitoring communications strategies.
- Broad understanding of the political and economic realities of Moldova.
- Ability to identify and anticipate communications-related risks and opportunities at the country and sub-regional levels.
- Journalistic and analytical writing and presentation skills.
- Credibility with country stakeholders, such as CSOs, academic institutions, and media.
- Personal and professional integrity, self-motivation, dynamism, imagination and proven ability to work under minimal supervision.
- Fluency in Romanian, English and Russian – spoken and written.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information please visit WBG.
