Join the City Resilience Program as a Communications Analyst
Are you ready to shape a career with meaningful impact? The City Resilience Program (CRP) is seeking a dynamic and skilled Communications Analyst with a passion for urban resilience and expertise in strategic communication. If you’re eager to contribute to building stronger, more sustainable cities worldwide, this is your opportunity!
Why Work at the World Bank?
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- Financial solutions such as loans, guarantees, and risk management tools.
- Expert advisory services for creditworthy low- and middle-income countries.
- Collaborative responses to pressing global and regional challenges.
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- 1 billion people lack access to all-weather roads.
- 685 million people are without electricity.
- Nearly 4 billion people have no internet access.
The Infrastructure Practice Group (INF) at the World Bank leads efforts to close these gaps. With four specialized Global Practices—Energy & Extractives (EEX), Transport, Urban, Resilience and Land (URL), and Infrastructure Finance Practice (IFP)—the INF works on sustainable, innovative infrastructure solutions for developing economies.
The World Bank’s infrastructure portfolio, valued at approximately $110 billion, focuses on:
- Promoting low-carbon transportation.
- Building livable, resilient cities.
- Addressing disaster risk management.
- Strengthening public-private partnerships for infrastructure development.
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About GFDRR and the City Resilience Program (CRP)
The Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR), launched in 2006, is a multi-donor partnership committed to embedding Disaster Risk Management (DRM) and climate adaptation into global development. GFDRR advances the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction by delivering technical assistance for risk-informed development strategies. Visit GFDRR for details.
The City Resilience Program (CRP), a collaboration between the World Bank and GFDRR, focuses on enhancing urban resilience by increasing access to planning tools, funding, and global expertise. Supported by SECO (Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs) and BMF (Austrian Federal Ministry of Finance), CRP drives resilience through:
- Enhanced Planning Services: Equipping cities with tools to prioritize resilience investments effectively.
- Financing Solutions: Broadening access to diverse funding mechanisms for urban resilience.
- Global Partnerships: Advocating and fostering expertise-sharing for cities to achieve their resilience goals.
For more, explore the City Resilience Program.
The Opportunity: Communications Analyst
As a Communications Analyst with CRP, you’ll play a pivotal role in:
- Crafting compelling narratives around urban resilience initiatives.
- Enhancing CRP’s visibility and outreach across global audiences.
- Driving strategic advocacy for sustainable urban development.
If you’re passionate about transforming cities into resilient hubs of opportunity and innovation, we encourage you to apply.
Take the next step in your professional journey and help shape the cities of tomorrow.
Position: Communications Analyst Short-Term Consultant
- Location: World Bank Paris Office
- Program: City Resilience Program (CRP)
Overview
The World Bank’s Paris office seeks a Communications Analyst (Short-Term Consultant) to design, execute, and oversee impactful communication and outreach strategies. This role aims to enhance operational outcomes, strengthen the visibility of the City Resilience Program (CRP), and bolster stakeholder understanding and support.
The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in strategic communications, social media management, content creation, and relationship building with internal and external partners.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Communication and Outreach
- Develop and implement targeted communication strategies to promote the CRP’s results, impact, and initiatives among internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure a consistent and timely flow of key messages that align with the CRP’s objectives and mission.
Content Creation and Dissemination
- Lead or oversee the preparation, design, production, and dissemination of various communication materials, including but not limited to:
- Briefing notes, PowerPoint presentations, brochures, Q&As, speeches, feature stories, websites, and videos.
- Collaborate with the CRP team and the GFDRR communications team to develop and schedule social media content and organize key events, such as conferences and seminars.
Support for Operational Communication
- Provide communication inputs to upstream reviews and assist task teams in implementing communication plans for their operations.
- Leverage CRP’s knowledge products to enhance outreach and visibility.
Monitoring and Analysis
- Track and analyze performance across social media platforms and archive relevant content, knowledge products, photos, videos, and testimonials.
- Conduct research and monitor donor priorities and budgets, with a specific focus on European donors in the climate adaptation and disaster risk management sectors.
Collaboration and Coordination
- Coordinate meetings and draft meeting minutes for CRP staff and EU donors.
- Assist with the editing and review of outreach materials for GFDRR and CRP donors.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
Experience
- At least three years of relevant work experience in a similar role.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated proficiency in social media platforms and content management.
Skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English; knowledge of French or additional languages is an asset.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher).
- Basic design and layout skills (e.g., Adobe Photoshop) are highly desirable.
Specialized Skills
- Content Development: Experience in crafting high-quality communication materials tailored to diverse audiences.
- Editing: Ability to structure content for clarity, impact, and persuasion.
- Social Media Expertise: Proficient in managing social media channels to optimize audience engagement.
- Strategic Communication: Experience in planning and executing communications strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to synthesize complex information and provide actionable insights.
- International Development Knowledge: Familiarity with topics such as Climate Change, Disaster Risk Management, or related fields.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates are invited to submit:
- CV (maximum 2 pages).
- Cover letter (maximum 1 page).
Email your application to sfarhoudi@worldbank.org no later than midnight, Wednesday, December 18, 2024.
