Communications Officer

Job Description

Title: Communications Officer

Company Name: International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Master's degree in Communications, Journalism, Political Science, International Relations, Public Affairs, Marketing, Business/Finance

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)

Additional Requirements:
∎ Five or more years' experience in corporate communications, international relations, public affairs, political science, or other related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. In addition, a degree in Business Administration and/or working experience in Investment Operations will be valued.
∎ State-of-the art knowledge in the field of strategic communications, and ability to address a range of issues related to a business group, including taking the lead on highly visible and sensitive assignments.
∎ Highly developed verbal and written communications skills, ability to convey complex messages succinctly and diplomatically.
∎ Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of target audiences, highly effective writing style, and expertise in high-impact messaging to global audiences.
∎ Crafts strategic, high-level company positioning in the market, and has a strong understanding of reputational risk and branding.
∎ Has excellent working knowledge of digital media, including social media platforms and processes - particularly Facebook and Twitter - with experience in creating and sharing digital content.
∎ Shows sensitivity when delivering politically sensitive communication to large group/public forums and/or strategic parties.
∎ Effectively counsels /coaches team members, senior management in their delivery of messages to a variety of constituents, even on challenging topics.
∎ Anticipates problems and opportunities; with potential problems, surfaces contributing factors and resolves them before there is negative impact.
∎ Coaches others in selecting and using appropriate problem-solving methods.
∎ Can proactively advise management on the implications and risks for IFC operations when choosing between certain communication strategies. Creates highly effective strategic vision and has sound judgement.
∎ Experience in working closely with senior leaders on communications.
∎ A strong media contacts book.
∎ Proven ability to operate effectively in a multicultural environment.
∎ Operational experience in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Afghanistan and Pakistan and/or countries in Asia region and knowledge of private sector development.
∎ Understanding of multilateral development banks, including the World Bank Group, its policies and operations a plus, as well as basic understanding of current development topics and issues.
∎ Fluency in written and spoken English required.
∎ Fluency in Bangla desired.

Application Deadline: 28 Aug 2020

Company Information:
∎ 8 Aug 2020
∎ International Finance Corporation (IFC)
∎ Business : IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. Working with 2,000 businesses worldwide, we use our six decades of experience to create opportunity where it`s needed most. In FY16, our long-term investments in developing countries rose to nearly $19 billion, leveraging our capital, expertise and influence to help the private sector end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity. For more information, visit www.ifc.org

Category: NGO/Development

Source: bdjobs.com

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