Strategic Communications Lead, FRLD Secretariat

World Bank Group; Washington; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

World Bank Group in Washington, DC seeks a Communications Specialist to lead FRLD’s strategic communications for a new Loss and Damage Fund. You will guide strategy, manage a team, and collaborate with stakeholders across the Secretariat and external partners.

Ideal candidate has 5+ years in external relations, media relations, and digital communications; fluency in English is required; experience in climate finance is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in public policy, international development, finance, economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in managing external relations and communications, especially in climate/adaptation.
• Experience with newsroom-style media relations, press targeting, and executive broadcasting.
• Strong networks with media contacts and experience with digital presence.
• Excellent written and verbal English; knowledge of other languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead FRLD communications strategy and plan aligned with the Fund's priorities.
• Manage visibility and awareness, promote FRLD value proposition.
• Develop strategic engagement plan and prioritize targets.
• Provide advice for high-level engagements and organize events.
• Coordinate messaging for stakeholders across countries and partners.
• Produce content and manage communications channels for the Fund.
• Support Board meetings with communications materials and branding.

Skills

Media relations

Social media management

Relationship building

Executive communications

Written communications

Education

Master's degree in public policy, international development, finance, economics, or related field

Job description

World Bank Group in Washington, DC seeks a Communications Specialist to lead FRLD’s strategic communications for a new Loss and Damage Fund. You will guide strategy, manage a team, and collaborate with stakeholders across the Secretariat and external partners.

Ideal candidate has 5+ years in external relations, media relations, and digital communications; fluency in English is required; experience in climate finance is a plus.