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The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.
About this position
We are looking for a Communications Consultant to provide strategic and technical advice in communications management to the IDB Country Office in Belize, in collaboration with the Knowledge, Innovation, and Communication Department (KIC) and the Management of the Country Department of Central America (CID), Haiti, Mexico, Panama, and the Dominican Republic, as well as in all matters related to media relations and priority audiences in a timely, efficient, and agile manner, in line with the Bank’s corporate identity.
What you’ll do
Strategic communication management:
· Under the leadership of the Representative and in coordination with KIC, and in line with the priorities set by the Vice Presidency for Countries (VPC) and the Country Department of Central America (CID), Haiti, Mexico, Panama, and the Dominican Republic, prepare, implement, and monitor an external and internal communication strategy for Belize.
· Support and/or coordinate the preparation and implementation of communications plans for the efficient and timely development of initiatives, projects and events open to the public, both IDB Group and third-party events with IDB participation.
· Act as the focal point of interaction with the country’s media (radio, television, print, and digital media) in coordination with KIC and in accordance with the IDB Group’s communication processes, policies, and guidelines, as well as keeping the contacts database updated.
· Coordinate with CID’s communications area to contribute to the implementation of the communication strategy for the Central America Region, in line with the IDB’s corporate plan and apply in each case the brand manual.
· Crisis management in coordination with VPC, KIC, and CID Management, proactively perform communication risk identification and management, specific crisis management and message development in accordance with corporate guidelines.
· Advise and support the Representative and office staff in social media management, consistent with corresponding corporate policies (AM-325) and guidelines prepared by KIC, which includes external publications, branding, blogging, social media, and dissemination of public information in different channels.
· Support and coordinate developing, producing, and disseminating communication products such as press releases, videos, blogs, and other Bank awareness products.
· Other communication-related activities required by the Representative.
Development of communication materials
· Write and edit press releases, video scripts, talking points, speeches, opinion articles, blogs, newsletters, and other materials that illustrate the scope and impact of the representation’s activities.
· Generate content for the IDB’s corporate social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter) regarding the most outstanding activities of the IDB Group in the country.
· Maintain a mapping of key actors and influencers on social media and offline, including opinion leaders, academics, journalists, and government officials.
· Coordination and management of the relationship with suppliers such as communication agencies, graphic designers, or audiovisual producers.
· Support the Representative in any task related to the communication and information area, as well as in the generation of content (e.g. events, interviews, articles, blogs, presentations, preparation of talking points).
Support and Advisory
· Keep the Representative informed about current events in the country and analyze and report real-time news that may affect the IDB’s objectives or operations.
· Serve as the focal point for interaction and support with communication officers from public sector entities, private sector, international multilateral and bilateral partners, academic sector, and civil society representatives.
· Monitor and analyze media coverage and provide a daily, weekly, and monthly summary of relevant news to headquarters, CID, and the Representation. Include a brief analysis of the current situation. Additionally, support the implementation of technological monitoring technological resources for the office staff.
· Provide advice and support in executive communications regarding events, engagement with key stakeholders, content development, and social media management, in coordination with KIC, the CID Management, and relevant policies.
· Ensure that the IDB brand identity (e.g., logo, visual and verbal identity) is well represented in events, publications, and other communication products involving the Bank.
Internal Communication
· Provide inputs and keep the country’s intranet page updated.
· Develop internal communication plans and/or tools, in coordination with other teams in the Representation, including messages from the Representative/Manager.
· Design and maintain an updated calendar of representation events, in coordination with the office’s administrative, operational, fiduciary, and economic teams. Design or coordinate the design of promotional materials.
What you’ll need
· Education: master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in communications, marketing, international development, or a related field, preferably with an emphasis on media relations and journalism.
· Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in media, strategic communication agencies, public relations, or communication offices of international entities.
· Languages: Fluent in English and preferable also in Spanish
Key skills:
- Continuous learning.
- Collaboration, teamwork, and knowledge sharing.
- Client focus.
- Communication and influence.
- Information analysis.
- Innovation and creativity.
- Coordination with corporate/central teams and regional/local offices.
Requirements:
- Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries.
- Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.
Type of contract and duration:
- Type of contract: International Consultant Full-Time.
- Length of contract: 24 months, renewable by mutual agreement.
- Work Location: On site.
What we offer
The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee’s life. These benefits include:
- Acompetitive compensation packages.
- Leaves and vacations: 2 days per month of contract + gender- neutral parental leave.
- Health Insurance: the IDB Group provides a monthly allowance for the purchase of health insurance.
- Savings plan: The IDB Group cares about your future, depending on the length of the contract, you will receive a monthly savings plan allowance.
- We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies.
- Hybrid and flexible work schedules.
- Development support: We offer learning opportunities to boost your professional profile such as seminars, 1:1 professional counseling, and much more. Our culture
At the IDB Group we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work, willing to try new approaches without fear, and where they are accountable and rewarded for their actions.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) are at the center of our organization. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and encourage women, LGBTQ+ people, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job interview process. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at [email protected] to request reasonable accommodation to complete this application.
Our Human Resources Team reviews carefully every application.
About the IDB Group
The IDB Group, composed of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IDB Lab offers flexible financing solutions to its member countries to finance economic and social development through lending and grants to public and private entities in Latin America and the Caribbean.
About IDB
We work to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Through financial and technical support for countries working to reduce poverty and inequality, we help improve health and education and advance infrastructure. Our aim is to achieve development in a sustainable, climate-friendly way. With a history dating back to 1959, today we are the leading source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean. We provide loans, grants, and technical assistance; and we conduct extensive research. We maintain a strong commitment to achieving measurable results and the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability.
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Additional Information
- External Opening Date: Aug 4, 2023
- External Closing Date: Aug 13, 2023
- Job Field: Technical Support
