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IFC Communications Officer Jobs 2023 – South Africa NGO Jobs

IFC Communications Officer Jobs 2023 – South Africa NGO Jobs. IFC South Africa looking for “Communications Officer“. Applicants with a Master’s degree may apply on or before 03rd July 2023.

The International Finance Corporation is an international financial institution that offers investment, advisory, and asset-management services to encourage private-sector development in less developed countries. The IFC is a member of the World Bank Group and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. in the United States.

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IFC Communications Officer Jobs 2023

The IFC has published a job vacancy announcement on 20th June 2023 for qualified South Africa’s to fill in the vacant post of Communications Officer to be based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Recruiter International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Position Communications Officer
Location Johannesburg, South Africa
Country South Africa
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification Master’s degree
Experience Required Minimum 08 years
Application Deadline 03rd July 2023

Role and Responsibilities:

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced communications professional to implement the communications strategy for IFC in Southern Africa. The successful candidate will have a solid background in communications, preferably with experience in Africa, and will help to devise and implement strategies that position IFC as the leading international development finance organization for the private sector.

Specific work areas include the following:

  • Advice: Serves as a trusted advisor on communications to IFC management and staff implementing IFC’s operations strategy in Southern Africa. Provides guidance on internal and external communications, reputational risk management, partnerships, and stakeholder engagement, and implements the communications strategy in the sub-region.
  • Products: Conceptualizes and supervises the preparation, production, and dissemination of communication products (e.g., feature stories, news releases, op-eds, blog posts, speeches, presentations, briefing notes, online and social media content, etc.) and thought leadership for the department. Writes and/or oversees the preparation of high-profile speeches, talking points, op-eds, and presentations, as well as client-facing collateral and internal staff engagement content.
  • Networks: Initiates effective professional relationships with key external and/or internal constituencies (e.g., the media, civil society, academia, businesses, government agencies, influencers, World Bank Group colleagues, etc.).
  • Events: Oversees planning, coordination, and logistics, often across multiple teams, for IFC-organized conferences and seminars, executive missions and speeches, public or broadcast appearances, press briefings, and other communications-related activities involving external and/or internal audiences.
  • Employee engagement: Lead on the development of engagement strategies, campaigns, and initiatives designed to inform staff and connect the work of colleagues in the sub-region to corporate priorities.
  • Risk management: Supports risk identification and mitigation activities in the context of regional and operational communication interventions; advises specific internal and external stakeholders; and provides political economy analysis for relevant countries. Focus includes current events, public opinion, social or political issues, and other external or internal developments related to Southern Africa.

Selection Criteria

  • Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Political Science, International Relations, Public Affairs, Marketing, or Business/Finance with 8 or more years of experience in corporate communications, international relations, public affairs, political science, or other related fields, or equivalent combination of education and experience. In addition, a degree in Business Administration and/or working experience in Investment Operations will be valued.
  • Strong knowledge and experience working across markets in Africa and the private sector a plus.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage relationships with senior industry colleagues and content experts and contribute to strategy development.
  • Proven ability to capture trends, case studies, and innovations in communications products in a compelling, easy-to-understand manner.
  • Proven ability to think strategically and rapidly analyze diverse information from varied sources and an ability to learn, adapt, and be innovative as new communications challenges arise.
  • Display the ability to work both independently and in diverse teams in a multicultural environment and to operate effectively with all levels of staff. Experience working with and advising senior officials or executives.
  • Self-motivated, creative, excellent organizational skills, proven ability to perform multiple tasks.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a willingness to work in a team environment.
  • Excellent English skills, including writing and editing required.
  • Portuguese skills, including writing and editing, a plus.
  • Understanding of multilateral development institutions, including the World Bank Group, its policies, and operations; understanding of current development topics and issues.
  • WBG Core Competencies for all staff: Client orientation; Drive for results; Teamwork of collaboration and inclusion; Knowledge, Learning and communication; and Business judgment and analytical decision-making

Other Details

  • Job #: req23198
  • Sector: Communications
  • Grade: GG
  • Term Duration: 3 years 0 months
  • Job Schedule: Full time
  • Selection Process: Interview
  • Salary: Negotiable
  • Application Process: Online

How to Apply IFC Communications Officer Jobs 2023

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://worldbankgroup.csod.com/ats/careersite………

The Closing Date: 03rd July 2023

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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