E T Consultant

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E T Consultant

Description

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org

The Living Standards Measurement Study (LSMS) is a household survey program housed within the Development Data Group (DECDG) of the World Bank that provides technical assistance to national statistical offices (NSO) in the design and implementation of multi-topic household surveys. Since its inception in the early 1980s, the LSMS program has worked with dozens of statistics offices worldwide: generating high-quality data, incorporating innovative technologies and improved survey methodologies, and building technical capacity.

Since 2009, the LSMS Team has implemented the Living Standards Measurement Study - Integrated Surveys on Agriculture (LSMS-ISA) project, which collaborates with the national statistics offices of eight partner countries in Sub-Saharan Africa to design and implement systems of multi-topic, nationally representative panel household surveys with a strong focus on agriculture.

Most recently, the LSMS launched "50x2030", a new joint initiative with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), which will be supporting 50 low- and lower-middle income countries (L/LMICs) across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America by 2030 in scaling up household and farm survey programs to close gaps in data required for tracking the SDGs.

The LSMS also coordinates the Center for Development Data (C4D2), a Rome-based hub for fostering methodological innovation and strengthening capacity in household surveys in low- and middle-income countries.

Responsibilities

The Dissemination and Outreach Consultant is expected to coordinate and lead LSMS outreach activities under the overall supervision of the DECPM Manager and the direct supervision of the Program Manager of C4D2. The consultant will liaise and coordinate with the DEC and ECR communications teams as necessary to plan and implement LSMS dissemination activities relevant to DEC or other Bank priority areas to ensure both targeted outreach as well as broader internal dissemination. One of the critical aspects is to create a narrative of impact for LSMS in how it delivers value to Bank operations. Duties include, but are not limited to:

(i) Coordinate the LSMS Dissemination and Outreach activities

• In consultation with DECPM’s Manager and leadership team, provide strategic guidance on how the DECPM/LSMS unit communicates about its outputs to maximize impact on target audiences.

• Engage with DEC and Corporate communication teams to link DECPM outreach to Departmental and Corporate levels where relevant.

(ii) Web Management, Content Development, and Multimedia Production

• Developing a web content strategy for LSMS and managing/updating the LSMS website as appropriate, liaising with the Web Services and DECPM staff.

• Writing C4D2- and LSMS-focused blog posts and soliciting guest blog posts from partners who use LSMS data.

• Ensuring that presentations, deliverables and publications are created and disseminated in compliance with the World Bank and LSMS standard templates.

• Managing the LSMS mailing list and producing and disseminating the quarterly LSMS newsletter.

• Preparing the internal monthly update for DECPM.

• Coordinating with the 50x2030 communication staff to ensure LSMS activities reflect in 50x2030 communication channels.

• Coordinating the revision, editing and production of publications and guidelines.

• Liaising with the Graphic Designer for layout of publications and other promotional materials.

• Liaising with Editors for the editing of communication materials and publications.

• Maintaining and updating LSMS Facebook page. Coordinating with ECR staff to improve LSMS social media presence and impact.

(iii) Research Support

• Maintaining a database of LSMS publications, and others using LSMS data.

(iv) Project and Relationship Management

• Act as the communications focal point for the LSMS and C4D2 teams.

• Supervise and coordinate external vendors and STCs as needed to accomplish communications objectives and have communications products and gadgets developed and delivered in a timely manner.

• Work collaboratively with other members of the World Bank Development Data Group (DECDG) and broader Development Economics Vice Presidency (DEC) to ensure effective internal and external communication.

(v) Other Activities

• Tracking and reporting on web and social media metrics using Google Analytics and other analytical tools.

• Maintaining an inventory of publications and ensuring stocks of LSMS publications.

• Assisting with C4D2 Training activities and events. Work closely with the Program Assistant to arrange transport to/from the venue, prepare delegate packs and promotional material, supervise and coordinate the activities of venue staff, caterers and vendors, oversee procurement of audiovisual equipment, and manage all communications activities leading up to, and following, the event.

• Undertaking other LSMS and C4D2 communications activities as needed.

Outputs

For this assignment the consultant is expected to produce the following:

• Manage the LSMS website on the World Bank AEM platform, improving content and accessibility, and producing and updating content;

• Update selected LSMS and C4D2 brochures and other communication material, including topics linked to women and youth employment;

• Assist in the preparation of papers for publication and communications around them;

• Perform other related duties as required.

Selection Criteria

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in Communications, International Relations/Public Affairs, Journalism, Marketing, Political Science, or other related field or other relevant field.

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in international development or for a non-profit organization.

• Proven advanced proficiency/experience with Dissemination and Outreach activities, preferably in the context of an organization working on international development. Familiarity with the World Bank Group and its corporate communication activities and structures an advantage.

• Proven advanced proficiency/experience with Web Management, Content Development and Multimedia Production.

• Established knowledge of the required techniques, communications approaches, tools, and methodologies for planning, executing and monitoring communications activities.

• Strong writing and presentation skills.

• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and interpersonal skills, ability to interact with people at various professional levels and diverse backgrounds.

• Personal and professional integrity, self-motivation and proven ability to work under minimum supervision.

• Strong organizational, research and analytical skills. High attention to detail.

• Excellent computer skills; ability to use standard World Bank Group technology packages, e.g., MS Office, O365, Outlook, etc.

• Experience using graphics software such as Adobe Suite or others preferred.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Demonstrated willingness to provide help, assistance and support to members of the team.

• Excellent spoken and written proficiency in English.

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Note: The selected candidate will be offered a one-year appointment, renewable for an additional one year, at the discretion of the World Bank Group, and subject to a lifetime maximum ET Appointment of two years. If an ET appointment ends before a full year, it is considered as a full year toward the lifetime maximum. Former and current ET staff who have completed all or any portion of their second-year ET appointment are not eligible for future ET appointments.