Communications and External Relations Officer

Delivers communications, advocacy and stakeholder engagement for World Bank Group priorities across the Caribbean. The role builds relationships with government, media, civil society and business, develops campaigns and results stories, advises teams on reputational risk and supports a coordinated regional narrative.

• Build relationships with government, development, private-sector, media, academic, youth and civil-society stakeholders
• Advise operational teams on stakeholder engagement and maintain influencer networks
• Develop communications strategies and results stories that demonstrate programme impact
• Lead country campaigns and support regional and global advocacy initiatives
• Draft press releases, speeches, talking points and social-media content
• Monitor political, social and media developments for risks and opportunities
• Develop mitigation strategies and coordinated responses for sensitive projects
• Use digital storytelling and data-driven communications to strengthen audience engagement

• Master's degree with five years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, in communication, journalism, public affairs, international affairs or a related field
• Experience in an international environment and knowledge of international development trends and political and economic issues
• Knowledge of Caribbean government, public institutions, private sector, business associations, civil society and other key actors
• Experience advising senior executives on reputational risk, messaging, stakeholder engagement and media engagement
• Excellent English writing and editing skills

• Stakeholder Engagement
• Strategic Communications
• Media Relations
• Advocacy Campaigns
• Reputational Risk Management
• Digital Storytelling
• Content Development
• Political Analysis
• Message Development
• Strategic Marketing
• Executive Advisory
• Partnership Development

• Four-year locally recruited appointment
• Includes retirement, medical, life and disability insurance and paid leave