Deadline: 1 October 2015
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Communications Senior Associate based in Washington DC, USA.
The World Bank has a vision to promote shared prosperity and greater equity in the developing world.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Communications Senior Associate will perform the following functions-
- Provide editorial services for the CMG Front Office, including moderately complex research, speechwriting, editing and fact-checking; coordination of media queries and assignments related to IDB senior management, and input into the implementation of specific events and initiatives, as needed.
- Produce content for the IDB’s social media channels, including research, writing and editing of materials for the IDB’s web page and its Twitter and Facebook channels. This includes creating original material based on IDB projects and data, and leading projects of moderate complexity in coordination with other editors, sector specialists outside EXR, and graphic designers.
- Identify opportunities to improve tools and methodologies, as applicable.
- Draft speeches, opinion columns, articles, talking points, audiovisual presentations and social media content, as requested by IDB senior management.
- Manage a production calendar of such requests, track workflows with other EXR staff, ensure deadlines are met and quality is maintained.
- Work under the limited supervision of the CMG Division Chief.
- Provide procedural and/or task guidance to more junior staff.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Master’s degree in communications, international relations, or other related field.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience.
- Fluency in Spanish and English. Additional intermediate proficiency in Portuguese desirable.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through online process.
For more information, please visit IDB.
