E T Temporary - Communications Assistant

E T Temporary - Communications Assistant

Job #: req37830 Organization: IFC Sector: External Affairs & Corporate Relations Grade: ET3 Term Duration: 1 year 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Washington, DC,United States Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 8/5/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

Build a career with impact. Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity to help countries solve their greatest development challenges. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, the WBG is a unique partnership of five global institutions dedicated to ending poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the WBG works with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions, and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.

The Office of the Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (CAO) is the independent accountability mechanism for the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), members of the World Bank Group, reporting directly to the IFC and MIGA Boards. CAO’s mandate is to facilitate the resolution of complaints from people affected by IFC and MIGA projects, enhance environmental and social project outcomes, and foster public accountability and learning to enhance IFC’s and MIGA’s performance.

Communication and outreach are integral activities that support CAO’s work and strategic engagement with internal and external stakeholders. The CAO Communications Team is looking for a Communications Assistant to support day-to-day communications and outreach activities. The successful candidate will assist with content development for digital and social channels; support event logistics; maintain communications databases; and work closely with teams across CAO.

Responsibilities & Deliverables

• Develop and draft content, including the creation of visual materials such as infographics and information brochures or slides on CAO processes and a range of accountability-related topics.

• Contribute to CAO’s internal and external newsletters by developing content and sourcing information.

• Post content to CAO’s website, social media, and other communications channels.

• Coordinate the production of the news clipping.

• Provide logistics support for external meetings and events.

• Develop and maintain communications’ databases and listservs.

• Reorganize and maintain CAO’s photo library and archives

• Support CAO case data tracking and disclosure activities.

• Liaise with vendors including designers, editors, printers, and photographers as needed.

Selection Criteria

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in communications, public affairs, or areas related to international development, with 3-5 years of relevant experience.

• Excellent writing and editing skills, both for technical and general audiences.

• Proven skills in website editing/publishing and social media. Experience using Drupal and Hootsuite is a plus.

• Demonstrated experience and skills in creating and editing content in Canva (or similar design tools) and Microsoft Office.

• Strong organizational and administrative skills, in addition to demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize tasks under tight deadlines.

• Excellent team player, willing to adjust scope as needed to support quality communications outputs for CAO.

• Ability to work in languages other than English an asset.

Attention: Preference will be given to local talent, that is, applicants that are authorized to work in the duty station for any employer. Internal applicants may apply per existing guidelines.

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

As per WBG policy, an Extended Term (ET) appointment is subject to a lifetime maximum of three (3) years. Former and current ET staff who have completed or are in the process of completing their third-year ET appointment are not eligible for future ET appointments.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC including our values and inspiring stories.