Communications and External Affairs Officer

Advances the World Bank Group’s priorities in Mauritania through stakeholder engagement, strategic communications, advocacy and reputation management. The role advises country teams, develops campaigns and narratives, manages media relations and strengthens partnerships across public and private sectors.

• Build relationships with government, development, private-sector, media, academic, youth and civil-society stakeholders
• Develop stakeholder networks and advise country teams on engagement approaches
• Create communications strategies, results stories and thought-leadership products for the Mauritania programme
• Plan country campaigns and communications for major project and knowledge launches
• Draft press releases, speeches, talking points and social-media content
• Monitor political and media developments and recommend responses to reputational risks
• Coordinate communications across World Bank Group institutions and regional networks
• Champion data-driven digital storytelling and influencer engagement

• Master's degree with five years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, in a relevant discipline
• Experience in an international environment with knowledge of development-related political and economic issues
• Knowledge of Mauritanian government, public institutions, private sector, civil society and other country stakeholders
• Experience managing reputational risks, messaging, stakeholder engagement and media engagement
• Excellent written and spoken English and French

• Stakeholder Engagement
• Strategic Communications
• Media Relations
• Advocacy Campaigns
• Reputation Risk Management
• Political Analysis
• Digital Storytelling
• Content Development
• Partnership Development

• Social Media
• Artificial Intelligence

• Four-year term appointment
• Benefits include retirement, medical, life and disability insurance, and paid leave