Senior Communications Officer, Middle East and North Africa

Advances IMF strategic communications for the Middle East and North Africa through media relations, digital engagement, stakeholder outreach, messaging and reputation-risk advice.

Department: Media and Social Outreach Division

• Drive media relations and digital engagement strategies across the Middle East and North Africa
• Build relationships with journalists, editors, content creators and social media influencers
• Design and execute integrated communications campaigns across traditional and digital platforms
• Develop communications products for senior IMF leadership, including press lines and briefing materials
• Create, edit and publish digital content and social media assets
• Monitor media coverage, digital conversations and audience sentiment
• Support communications around management travel, flagship publications, conferences and policy announcements
• Advise on communications positioning, reputation management and digital engagement

• Advanced university degree or equivalent in communications, journalism, political science, economics, finance, international relations or a related field with at least eight years of relevant professional experience, or university degree or equivalent with at least fourteen years of relevant professional experience
• Significant experience working in or covering the Middle East and North Africa
• Extensive knowledge of and relationships with key media outlets and figures
• Demonstrated success building trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders including media, policymakers and digital influencers
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic
• Strong strategic communications experience in fast-paced high-profile environments
• Ability to collaborate across teams and functions
• Experience monitoring and interpreting media, social media and geopolitical developments

• One-year contractual appointment
• Contractual appointments are renewable for up to four years subject to performance, budget availability and business need
• Hiring levels: A13 and A14