Communications Analyst / Senior Communications Analyst - COM - [Contractual]
Work for the IMF. Work for the World.
The Communications Department (COM) is the Fund's strategic center for communication. It develops and coordinates the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) external and internal communications strategy, shapes its 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 Media Relations and Social Outreach Division (COMMS) is responsible for IMF’s overall media strategy and for curating the Fund's presence on social media, helping the institution tell a clearer, more relatable story that consistently reflects its priorities. The division carves and promotes institutional key messages to enhance public understanding of Fund policies and operations through day-to-day contacts with journalists, the nurturing of relationships with influencers, the drafting of media and social media communications, and the setting up of media opportunities and events for management and staff. Additionally, the division manages reputational risk across media and social platforms.
Under the general supervision of the Division’s managers, the candidate will:
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Develop and implement strategies for media and social media outreach.
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Gather information critical for messaging and the development of press lines, talking points, press releases, and briefing materials for senior IMF officials.
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Support the drafting, editing, and publishing of social media messages including visual assets, while coordinating with relevant COM divisions and other departments.
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Run social media campaigns that deliver results. Offer guidance on social media optimization and innovative digital communications technologies.
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Participate in the evaluation and impact analysis of outreach efforts.
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Maintain best practices in document management and archiving.
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Assist other divisional and departmental efforts when needed.
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Participate in COM matrix teams and collaborate with other departments on communication issues, which can encompass a broad range of stakeholders.
This is a one-year contractual appointment. Contractual appointments at the IMF are renewable for up to four years of cumulative contractual service, pending the incumbent's performance, budget availability, and continuous business need.
Qualifications:
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Educational development, typically acquired by the completion of a university degree, or equivalent, in Communications, International Relations, Languages, or a related field, supplemented by a minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience, is required.
The candidate must also possess the following:
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Demonstrated ability to work in teams, handle sensitive matters with good judgment and diplomacy, work against tight deadlines and balance overlapping requests.
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Good negotiating and influencing skills, the ability to build trust across different stakeholders, and a
collaborative working style.
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An openness to ongoing feedback, a proactive approach to anticipating challenges and a resourcefulness in solving problems.
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Excellent oral and written communications skills.
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Fluency in languages other than English, especially Spanish, is an advantage.
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Working experience in media relations and/or social media management.
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Awareness of global economic issues and the IMF’s role. Intellectual curiosity about economic and financial developments is essential.
Department:
Communications Department -- Media and Social Outreach Division
Hiring For:
A7/A8
Only candidates who are currently residing in the Washington DC metro area will be considered.
Department:
COMMS Communications Department Media and Social Outreach Division
Hiring For:
A07, A08
The IMF is guided by the principle that the employment, classification, promotion, and assignment of staff shall be made without discrimination against any person. We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process. Information on how to request accommodations will be provided during the application process.
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The International Monetary Fund has a key position in promoting the health of the world economy. Established in 1944 as a part of the United Nations system, the IMF's primary purpose is to ensure the stability of the international monetary system—the system of exchange rates and international payments that enables countries and their citizens to buy goods and services from each other. This is essential for sustainable economic growth and rising living standards.
To maintain stability and prevent crises in the international monetary system, the IMF conducts surveillance of national, regional, and global economic and financial developments. It provides advice to its 190 member countries, encouraging them to adopt policies that foster economic stability, reduce their vulnerability to economic and financial crises, and raise living standards. The IMF also serves as a forum where its global membership can discuss the national, regional, and global consequences of their policies.
The IMF makes financing temporarily available to member countries to help them address balance of payments problems—that is, when they find themselves short of foreign exchange to meet their payments to other countries.
Finally, the IMF provides countries with training to help them build the expertise and institutions they need for economic stability and growth. Supporting all of these activities is the institution's work in economic research and statistics
