Senior Communications and External Relations Officer

Leads integrated communications and stakeholder engagement for World Bank Group programmes in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. The role advises regional leaders, shapes public-private development narratives, directs advocacy campaigns and manages political and reputational risks across the three-country portfolio.

• Design stakeholder-engagement plans across government, business, civil society, academia, media and youth
• Advise country and regional leaders on political dynamics, stakeholder risks and engagement strategies
• Position public-private World Bank Group solutions through strategic narratives and marketing products
• Lead advocacy campaigns around reforms and priority programmes in three countries
• Oversee speeches, op-eds, press releases, talking points and multimedia content
• Anticipate reputational risks and lead mitigation for sensitive operations and high-profile issues
• Coordinate messaging and communications across IBRD, IDA, IFC and MIGA
• Mentor junior staff and strengthen the regional communications network

• Master's degree with eight years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, in communication, journalism, public affairs, international affairs or a related field
• International experience and knowledge of Latin American development, political and economic trends
• Knowledge of or experience with government, public institutions and other key actors in Argentina
• Understanding of World Bank Group operations and current development issues in Latin America and the Caribbean
• Experience advising senior executives and managing messaging, stakeholder engagement, media engagement and reputational risks
• Excellent English and Spanish writing and editing skills

• Connections within civil society

• Strategic Communications
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Advocacy Campaigns
• Reputational Risk Management
• Political Analysis
• Strategic Marketing
• Media Relations
• Executive Advisory
• Narrative Development
• Crisis Communications
• Partnership Development
• Team Leadership

• Four-year locally recruited appointment
• Supports the Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay country programmes
• Includes retirement, medical, life and disability insurance and paid leave