Communications Consultant

Inter-American Development Bank; Bogotá ciudad; Híbrido; COP 120.000.000 - 180.000.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive compensation package

2 days of leave per month

Health insurance allowance

On-site with occasional teleworking

Development opportunities

Health services center

Descripción de la vacante

IDB Group in Bogotá seeks a communications professional with a strong development communications background to advise management and engage diverse stakeholders. The role supports strategic external communication of priorities, regional programs, partnerships, operations, and knowledge products.

In collaboration with VPC, CAN, and the Communications Division, the consultant will craft messaging across audiences and channels in a multi-stakeholder environment while supporting communication

Formación

• Master’s degree in Communications or related field is required.
• At least five years in strategic communications or public relations.
• Two+ years in media relations; regional/international exposure is a plus.
• Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written.

Responsabilidades

• Provide strategic communications counsel to the Country Representative and management.
• Develop and execute an annual communications work plan aligned with priorities.
• Design strategies for high-visibility events and partnerships.
• Maintain relationships with priority media contacts and editors.
• Monitor reputation and flag risks in local media and public conversations.
• Ensure brand and visual identity compliance across materials.
• Generate social media content through approved workflows.
• Support regional media strategy for the Andean Department CAN.
• Identify regional story angles and opportunities for the IDB Group.
• Flag emerging media trends and crisis risks to senior staff.

Conocimientos

Strategic communications

Media relations

Public relations

Stakeholder engagement

Educación

Master's degree in Communications, PR, Journalism, IR or related field

Descripción del empleo

The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.

About this position

As part of the IDB Group's institutional transformation and the enhanced role of the Vice Presidency for Countries and Regional Integration (VPC) and the Andean Regional Department, the Country Office of Colombia seeks to hire a communications professional with a strong development communications background, a strategic communications mindset, a deep understanding of the local sociopolitical context, and the ability to provide communications advice to management while engaging effectively with diverse IDB stakeholders.

The aim of this consultancy is to support the strategic positioning and visibility of the IDB as a trusted partner for sustainable development. The role will support the Country Office Management Team and relevant business units in the strategic external communication of institutional priorities, regional programs, partnerships, operations and knowledge products.

In close collaboration with VPC, the Regional Department and the Communications Division, this role will require creativity, strategic vision, sound judgment and adaptability to drive effective messaging across diverse audiences and channels in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.

While the position is housed within the IDB, it is designed to support communications efforts across the entire IDB Group.

What you’ll do

• Provide strategic communications advice to the Country Representative and management team on communications priorities.
• Develop and execute an annual communications work plan aligned with the priorities of the Country Office, the Regional Department, VPC, the IDB Group Institutional agenda and relevant regional Programs
• Design communications strategies for high-visibility and private events
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with priority media contacts, journalists, editors and opinion leaders, in coordination with the Regional Communicator
• Monitor the IDB Group reputation, visibility and representation in local media and relevant public conversations, flagging risks and opportunities in a timely manner
• Act as de country Office focal point Four Brand and visual identity compliance ensuring that communications products, events and parther-facing materials adhere to IDB Group guidelines and standars
• Identified and generate with DDC support compelling content for social media channels through the established aproval workflow, ensuring all posts are cleared, timely, and aligned with institutional messaging.
• Support the Senior Regional Communicator in the design and implementation of the regional media strategy for the Andean Regional Department (CAN), leveraging Colombia's position as a hub for major international and regional news agencies.
• Identify and pitch regional story angles and narrative opportunities that position the IDB Group's work across the Andean region.
• Flag emerging regional media trends, reputational risks and potential crisis communications situations to the Senior Regional Communicator, drawing on available regional media monitoring resources.

What you'll need

• Education: A Master’s degree (or equivalent advanced degree) in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, International Relations, or a related field is required.
• Experience: At least five (5) years of progressive experience in strategic communications, development communications, or public relations. This experience should ideally be within a media outlet, strategic communications agency, private foundation, or the communications office of an international organization or multilateral institution. A minimum of two (2) years of experience in media relations, with exposure to regional or international media outlets, is considered a significant asset, particularly given this role's contribution to the regional media strategy. A strong understanding of the local cultural environment and diplomatic protocol would be a significant asset.
• Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required.

Requirements

• Citizenship:Must be eligible to work in job location(s) without the need for sponsorship.
• Consanguinity: You must not have family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB Group.

Type of contract and duration

National consultant Full-Time, 12 months (up to 48 months, subject to eligibility).

What we offer

The IDB Group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee’s life. These benefits include:

-A competitive compensation package.

- Leave and vacations : 2 days per month of contract.

- Health Insurance : The IDB Group provides a monthly allowance to supplement the purchase of health insurance

- On-siteposition with the occasional flexibility of teleworking .

- Development support : We offer learning opportunities to boost your professional profile, such as seminars, 1:1 professional counseling, and much more.

- Health and well-being : Access to our Health Services Center that provides preventive care and health education for employees.

Our culture

At the IDB, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence, and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions.

In our efforts to drive innovation, we intentionally include all voices, cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at [e-mail] .