Communications Specialist

We improve lives

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

We are seeking a top-notch, strategic thinker and highly motivated professional to join our team as a Communications Specialist, helping to position the IDB’s work and priorities across the region.

In this role, you will develop and implement communication strategies aligned with institutional priorities, craft compelling content tailored to diverse audiences and channels, provide strategic advice to senior management, and assess and help improve the impact of our communication efforts.

You will be part of the Communications Division within the External Affairs and Communications Department, which is responsible for managing internal and external communications, promoting and protecting the Bank’s brand, and effectively communicating our work and impact in Latin America and the Caribbean.

What you’ll do

Corporate communications management

• Develop and implement communication strategies and activities aligned with institutional priorities.
• Advise management on strategic messaging, media engagement, and crisis communications.
• Create communications plans and narratives for high-level events and meetings.
• Ensure that brand attributes, corporate narratives, and guidelines are consistently reflected across all communications channels, events, and materials.

Content development

• Craft and edit compelling content, including press releases, speeches, talking points, video scripts, and other communication materials, while applying storytelling techniques to enhance impact.
• Create and edit multimedia content for digital channels and campaigns, leveraging data analytics to enhance performance and engagement.

Media relations

• Manage media relations and outreach efforts for events, initiatives, and institutional priorities.
• Monitor local and regional news to assess the political and socio-economic context, including identifying media coverage opportunities.

Coordination, capacity building and metrics

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to align and implement communication strategies and activities.
• Deliver training sessions to enhance communication skills across the Bank and ensure compliance with relevant guidelines.
• Define KPIs to measure the effectiveness of communication efforts and share actionable insights based on media coverage, digital engagement, and campaign performance.

What you’ll need

• Education: Master’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, business administration, public policy, or related fields

• Experience: At least five years of progressive experience in public relations, journalism, corporate communications, digital marketing, or related fields

• Languages: Proficiency in English and Spanish is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable

Requirements

• Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries. We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents.

• Consanguinity: 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.

Type of contract and duration

International staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement.

What we offer

• A competitive compensation package, including an annual base salary expressed on a net-of-tax basis.
• Leaves and vacations: 24 days of paid time off + 8 personal days + sick leave + gender-neutral parental leave.
• 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.
• Hybrid and flexible work schedules.
• 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: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, Spouse Career Program, and others.

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 accommodations@iadb.org.

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