Inter-American Development Bank · 3 hours ago
Advisor / Senior Advisor - Executive Communications
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expInter-American Development Bank is a community of diverse individuals aiming to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. They are seeking a highly experienced Senior Advisor in Executive Communications to shape the institution’s strategic communications, support the IDB President, and engage effectively with stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Shape and support the President’s public positioning across speeches, blogs, talking points, op-eds, background briefs, white papers, interviews, and commentary, providing clear, compelling writing and rigorous editorial support
Serve as a senior thought partner to the President and Executive Team on economic, financial, and development narratives
Translate technical analysis into clear, credible messages for policymakers, investors, media, and institutional partners
Work in close coordination with the Division Chief and the corporate communications team to ensure consistent messaging and strategic alignment across the Office of the Presidency, operational teams, and the IDB Group’s Executive team
Maintain active awareness of global economic, financial, political, and development trends to anticipate positioning opportunities and risks
Identify key global and regional platforms, media moments, and policy windows to advance the President’s and IDB Group’s strategic agenda
Contribute to positioning the IDB Group as a trusted voice on macroeconomic, development finance, and regional issues
Direct the planning, coordination, and execution of the social media content calendar to support institutional priorities across all platforms
Ensure all communications products reflect high-quality writing, strong editorial coherence, and consistent message discipline across platforms and formats
Qualification
Required
You must hold a master's degree or equivalent education in economics, international relations, public policy, journalism, communications, or related fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role
At least seven (7) years of experience for a Senior Advisor or six (6) years for an Advisor, preferably ten (10) years of relevant and progressive substantive experience in one or more of the following areas, economic or financial journalism, public policy and strategic communications, development finance, international institutions, or government, and corporate or institutional strategy in global or financial contexts
Proven track record of operating at senior levels, advising leaders, and producing high-impact content for complex policy and economic environments
Demonstrated ability to engage credibly with senior policymakers, economists, investors, and media
Demonstrated experience in strategic communications, including crafting clear, compelling messages for senior leadership and diverse audiences
Excellent writing and editing skills
Strong portfolio of written and verbal work addressing economic, financial, or development issues, including policy commentary, analysis, speeches, or published media
Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required
You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries
You have no family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab
Preferred
Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable
Benefits
Health Insurance: IDB Group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust medical benefits program that covers medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs.
Pension plan: defined benefit pension plan that provides financial security and support employees in planning for their future.
We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies.
Health and well-being: Access to our Health Services Center that provides preventive care and health education for employees.
Development support: We offer tools to boost your professional profile, such as mentoring, 1:1 professional counseling, training and learning opportunities, language classes, mobility options, among others.
Other perks (country specific): Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, Spouse Career Program, and others.
Company
Inter-American Development Bank
Our people are committed and passionate about improving lives in Latin America and the Caribbean, and they get to do what they love in a diverse, collaborative and stimulating work environment.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25.66MKey Investors
Taiju Life Insurance
2022-10-06Debt Financing· $25.66M
Leadership Team
Leticia Riquelme
Financial Markets Specialist
Luis Moreno
President
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