Communications and External Relations Officer

Advances the World Bank Group’s priorities in Botswana and Lesotho through stakeholder engagement, strategic communications, advocacy and reputation management. The role advises country teams, manages media relations, develops campaigns and strengthens collaboration 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 Botswana and Lesotho 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 Botswana and Lesotho government, public institutions, private sector and civil-society stakeholders
• Experience managing reputational risks, messaging, stakeholder engagement and media engagement
• Excellent written and spoken English and Setswana

• 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