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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 engage externally, and monitors and responds to what people outside the IMF say about the institution and its activity.
The Media and Social Outreach Division (COMMS) is responsible for the IMF’s overall media strategy and for curating the Fund's presence on social media. The Division helps the institution to tell clearer and more relatable stories that resonate, while building relationships that matter, and ensuring the Fund’s voice is heard consistently among key audiences. 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, including memos and talking points, 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, key responsibilities for the Communications Officer will be to:
Manage key IMF social media operations by developing and implementing tailored strategies that align with institutional communication goals, while leveraging innovative approaches and best practices to maximize engagement and effectiveness.
Draft, edit, and publish social media content, including visual assets, in close coordination with relevant COM divisions and other departments.
Run result-focused social media campaigns.
Offer guidance on social media optimization and innovative digital communications technologies.
Monitor social media conversations and broader industry trends, provide advice on strategic communications, and contribute to impact analysis associated with high-profile news-generating events, including Management travel, flagship publications, and conferences.
Contribute to the social media presence of senior members of the IMF management team, further humanizing the institution and providing new avenues for engagement with key audiences.
Support the media team in drafting press lines, talking points, press releases, and briefing materials.
Participate in COM matrix teams and collaborate with other departments on communication issues, which can encompass a broad range of stakeholders.
We are looking for a candidate who has:
An advanced university degree, or equivalent, in Communications, International Relations, Languages, or a related field, supplemented by a minimum of four (4) years of relevant professional experience, is required; or a university degree, or equivalent, and ten (10) years of relevant professional experience are required.
Excellent communications and analytical skills.
Strong drive and proactive attitude to lead on ideas, from conception to execution.
Excellent knowledge about social media, and experience with managing accounts, creating and implementing digital strategies and leveraging data analytics tools. Experience with running social media accounts for senior principals in organizations would be an asset.
Strong understanding of global economic issues as well as the IMF’s role and mandate.
Strong command of English. Fluency in other languages is a plus.
An impressive attention to detail, on matters of both style and substance.
Ability to operate in a fast-paced organization, managing competing projects, priorities, and internal and external stakeholders simultaneously.
Ability to negotiate effectively and be a team player, as well as openness to feedback and excellent interpersonal skills, are non-negotiable.
This is a one-year contractual appointment. Contractual appointments at the IMF are renewable for up to four years of cumulative contractual service, pending incumbent's performance, budget availability, and continuous business need.
Department:
COMMS Communications Department Media and Social Outreach Division
Department:COMMS Communications Department Media and Social Outreach Division
Hiring For: A11, A12
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.