IDB Invest Head of Corporate Communications / Communications Principal Officer

What you will need:

Education: You hold a Masters Degree (or equivalent “Licenciatura”) in Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, or equivalent discipline.

Experience: You have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience related to the key responsibilities of the position; experience in Executive Communications and work with senior leaders; strong internal communications, crisis communications, and event planning experience. Experience in LAC countries and international organizations is strongly preferred.

Languages: Excellent English and Spanish language proficiency, oral and written, is required. Fluency in French and/or Portuguese would be a plus.

Other relevant skills

• Strong leadership, communications, planning and people skills, risk and cost management, negotiations, critical thinking, and quality control;
• Pro-active, self-starter with ability to organize, prioritize and execute various projects across multiple stakeholders simultaneously in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment;
• Demonstrated ability in data-driven decision making;
• Ability to influence through actionable insights and recommendations;
• Understanding of our mission, organizational strategy, and business model;
• Delivering results by effectively leading people and the efficient allocation and execution of resources;
• Promoting diversity and inclusion, modeling inclusive behaviors, and bringing to bear diversity to achieve business results.

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Opportunity Summary: 

• Type of contract: Fixed term
• Length of contract: 3 years, with possibility for renewal as per mutual agreement
• Starting date: Upon agreement with the candidate
• Location: Washington, D.C.

Our culture: 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. We are the first Latin American and Caribbean development institution to be awarded the EDGE certification, recognizing our strong commitment to gender equality. As an employee you can be part of internal resource groups that connect our diverse community around common interests. Because we are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, we embrace all diversity and encourage women, LGBTQ+, persons with disabilities, afro-descendants, and indigenous people to apply.

About us: IDB Invest, a member of the IDB Group, is a multilateral organization based in Washington, D.C., that is committed to the development of Latin America and the Caribbean through the private sector. The IDB Group is the leading source of development finance for Latin America and the Caribbean. It helps to improve lives by providing financial solutions and development know-how to public and private sector clients. The group comprises the IDB, which has worked with governments for 60 years; IDB Invest, which serves the private sector; and IDB Lab, which tests innovative ways to enable more inclusive growth.

The IDB offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package. Our team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic and its implications for our Region, the IDB Group is reviewing its hiring needs and re-prioritizing its areas of talent acquisition. We encourage candidates to continue to apply to the active postings, yet current job openings may be subject to further decisions in terms of timing of the processes, or other actions, in accordance with business needs. Final hiring decisions may also be conditioned to the candidate’s ability to timely relocate to the post of duty at the moment of starting service.