Context of the Position: 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 Africa’s most pressing issues, and generate growth and jobs to drive down poverty and improve the quality of life for people? Would you like to support climate transition in critical industries and promote climate-smart solutions and processes? Then consider this opportunity.

Selection Criteria

• Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Political Science, International Relations, Public Affairs, Marketing, Business/Finance with 7+ years’ experience in corporate communications, international relations, public affairs, political science, or other related field. In addition, a degree in Business Administration and/or working experience in Investment Operations will be valued.
• Demonstrated communications skills; experience on industry communications (in-house, in government agency or as communications consultant for industry companies) is a plus.
• Strong knowledge and experience working across in markets in Africa, and in the private sector is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with senior executives and industry subject-matter experts and operational leads, understand technical aspects related to operations, portfolios, and investments, in order to develop impactful communications strategy.
• 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 to be innovative as new communications challenges arise.
• Self-motivated, creative, excellent organizational skills, proven ability to perform multiple tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a willingness to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated project-management skills, in relation to event organization.
• Excellent English, including writing and editing skills. Written and oral proficiency of French.
• Understanding of multilateral development institutions, including the World Bank Group policies and operations; understanding of current development topics and issues.
• WBG Core competencies: client orientation; drive for results; teamwork of collaboration and inclusion; knowledge, learning and communication; business judgement and analytical decision-making.