IFC — a member of the World Bank Group — is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2023, IFC committed a record US$43.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises.
Are you passionate about having an impact on people’s lives and contributing to solving some of the world’s greatest development challenges? Do you believe that the private sector can provide practical and efficient responses to South America’s most pressing issues and play a vital role in generating growth and jobs to drive down poverty and improve the quality of life for people? Then consider this opportunity.
We are looking for a Senior Communications Officer to join our Regional Communications team covering South America (excluding Colombia). Responsibilities focus on developing and executing communications strategies, in line with business priorities agreed for each market, with a strong focus on Brazil. The right candidate will be highly organized, able to lead, and a good team player. He/she will work towards being a trusted advisor for the LAC Vice President’s office the Regional Director and the Country Managers. He/she is expected to travel, including in difficult markets where security issues might appear, as needed to effectively perform his/her role.
The Senior Communications Officer will be an integral member of the Regional Communications Unit’s Extended Leadership Team. The Regional Communications Unit is part of the Communications and Outreach Department and works closely with the Corporate and Industry communications units and Reputational Risk and Issues management team to advance business development and communicate IFC’s impact in four regions of coverage. Regional Communications Officers engage with IFC’s stakeholders – companies and businesses, development partners, civil society, and others, to promote projects that showcase IFC’s leadership and innovation as the premier partner of choice for the private sector in emerging and developing economies. The Regional Communications Unit also collaborates regularly with counterparts within the World Bank Group.
Responsibilities:
The Senior Communications Officer South America will be based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and will report to the Manager for Regional Communications based in Paris, France. He/she will work closely with the Senior Communications Officer and Lead for Central America, Colombia, Mexico and the Caribbean.
The Senior Communications Officer South America will be responsible for:
Advice and strategic networking:
Messaging, products and events:
Coordination and harmonization:
In collaboration with other communications units in IFC’s communications and outreach department the Senior Communications Officer will also be responsible for:
Risk monitoring and mitigation:
Corporate contributions:
Content coordination, with Industry communications unit:
Selection Criteria:
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Coordination and harmonization:
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