Outreach & Press Officer - Tenders Global

Outreach & Press Officer

Islamic Development Bank

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To support the promotion and protection of IsDB brand through the delivery of a regional PR and communications strategy.
Key Accountabilities:
  • Contribute to the PR and communications strategy for IsDB to raise awareness about the organization in the regional markets and to engage key stakeholders.
  • Support the creation of consistently high-quality content for IsDB’s external communications, adapting to and localizing the central messaging.
  • Liaise closely with IsDB’s Communications and Outreach Department at the HQ to tailor content appropriately.
  • Raise awareness about IsDB’s presence in regional and membership country media.
  • Provide support with press conferences and other on-the-ground activity as required, for example around visits by the President and IsDB leadership.
  • Help to build IsDB editorial relationships with influential regional media.
  • Support IsDB HQ with media briefings as required, advising on local nuances and customs.
  • Provide reactive support such as managing incoming enquiries and arranging interviews with IsDB spokespeople in regional markets, which may include issues and crisis communications.
  • Securing extensive on-message coverage, by supporting external tours, placing opinion pieces, news stories and feature articles around IsDB’s key activities in regional markets.
  • Share knowledge on the latest trends in PR and Communications management with colleagues in the Communications Division, IsDB and wider community.
  • Keep abreast with the latest and best practices in the areas of PR and Communications management and implement the same in IsDB.
Academic and professional qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s in Journalism, Communications or related field.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in a communications role for a global organization.
  • Extensive experience of working on communications campaigns, with demonstrated measurable success.
Skills & Necessary Knowledge:
  • Good understanding of communications landscape in their region.
  • Ability to work remotely to manage and co-ordinate regional activities.
  • Outstanding communications skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Awareness of the regional landscape and news agenda including issues and sensitivities in the specific territory.
  • Ability to measure and track regional performance based on agreed metrics.
Languages:
  • English  Mandatory
  • Arabic  Preferred
  • French Preferred

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