Communications Officer (Speechwriter) - COMSI - (Contractual)

International Monetary Fund • Washington, DC

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Communications department (COM) develops and coordinates the IMF’s external and internal communications strategy, shapes key messages, advises Management and staff on public messages, and monitors and responds to what people outside the IMF say about the institution and its activities. The department’s Strategy and Impact Division (COMSI) helps to shape and coordinate strategic communication planning for the institution, develops public messaging and executive communications for the Fund’s leadership, and assesses the impact of outreach efforts.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (or equivalent) in Communications, International Relations, Languages, or a related field, supplemented by a minimum of four (4) years of relevant professional experience, OR a university degree, or equivalent, and ten (10) years of relevant professional experience.
• Excellent English writing skills, with demonstrated ability to create compelling speeches, talking points and narratives for delivery to a wide variety of audiences.
• Proven experience in converting technical work into cogent, accessible communication products and messages in numerous formats, including visual storytelling.
• Good understanding of current global economic issues, knowledge of the IMF’s mission and policy work, and a record on connecting work product to broader external context.
• Ability to work as part of a team with openness to ongoing feedback; strong negotiation skills; and high degree of comfort working in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent writing skills as well as a background in economics, with strong preference for a background in macroeconomics.
• A degree or practical experience such as a portfolio of writing on topical economic issues.

Responsibilities

• Drafting speeches, talking points, narratives and other materials for IMF’s senior leadership team to deliver messages at global, regional and/or country levels.
• Working with management and across Fund departments to ensure institutional alignment on individual speeches/talking points.
• Preparing tailored messaging and content for different communication channels/platforms, including blogs and op-eds.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level