Communications Officer (Strategic Communications) - COMPC

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COM is the Fund's strategic center for communication. It develops and coordinates the IMF's external and internal communications strategy, shapes the IMF’s key messages, advises IMF Management and staff on how best to convey key messages, and monitors and responds to what people outside the IMF say about the institution and its activity.

The Policy Communications Division (COMPC) works closely with other COM divisions and the Front Office to develop and disseminate IMF messages to a variety of audiences, including policymakers, academics, media, civil society, students, and the educated lay public. The division creates and publishes content on several platforms: the IMF Blog, Finance & Development Magazine (a quarterly flagship print and digital publication), Country Focus (web-based articles on IMF's policy advice to its membership), the IMF’s Factsheet Series, as well as multimedia products such as podcasts and videos and social media products and campaigns. The division also monitors and assesses the impact of products, using data analytics.

Under the general supervision of the Division’s managers, specific responsibilities in policy communications will include:

• Writing and editing articles, blog posts, newsletters, and other technical pieces with an eye toward clear, concise and illuminating content. This includes video scripts, including feature videos; and explanatory and social media material on economic and financial issues, with an emphasis on visual storytelling.
• Develop compelling written and multimedia content that showcases the IMF’s work, impact on, and relevance to people. Helping the IMF explain complex issues to a general audience in plain language. This includes explanatory material on economic and financial issues with an emphasis on visual storytelling.
• Designing and implementing impactful strategies for digital channels (web and social media). Innovating on platforms or technologies as they become available.
• Contributing to other divisional and departmental efforts, as needed.

Qualifications

• An advanced university degree, or equivalent in journalism, communications, international relations, economics, or a related field, supplemented by a minimum of four (4) years of relevant professional experience, is required. Alternatively, a university degree, or equivalent, and ten (10) years of relevant professional experience are required.
• The ideal candidate must be a digital native, with experience as writer and editor, strong editorial judgment, and the ability to translate technical material for a broader audience.
• Proven experience in conceptualizing and implementing creative digital strategies tailored to meet institutional communications goals, including by applying innovative approaches and best-practice tools and techniques for storytelling and outreach.
• Deep understanding of global economic issues as well as the IMF’s role and mandate is essential. Intellectual curiosity about economic and financial developments is essential.
• The ability to negotiate effectively and be a team player, as well as openness to feedback and excellent interpersonal skills, are non-negotiable.
• Knowledge of the middle east region and fluency in Arabic is a plus.

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A11, A12The IMF is committed to achieving a diverse staff, including age, creed, culture, disability, educational background, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, nationality, race, religion and beliefs, and sexual orientation. We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process.

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