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The Communications Department (COM) is the IMF’s center for strategic communication. It develops and coordinates the IMF’s external and internal communications strategy, shapes key messages, advises IMF Management and staff on how best to convey those messages, and monitors and responds to what is being said and written about the institution and its activity.

COM’s Publishing Division (COMPD) produces a wide range of publications, manages the IMF’s public website (IMF.org) and digital online library (eLibrary.IMF.org), and oversees marketing and distribution of IMF metadata and content through various digital platforms and scholarly and commercial publishing channels. COMPD strives to ensure that Fund publications and digital content are aligned with strategic institutional priorities and support the Fund’s larger outreach efforts. Working closely with staff in other departments, the division helps to promote knowledge sharing with both internal and external audiences, including for the preparation, release, and supporting outreach of publications and online content under tight deadlines. COMPD also tracks distribution and use of IMF publications and online content in various digital and print formats.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Publishing Division’s managers, this person will be responsible for the following activities, working in collaboration with others in the division and the Communications Department, with colleagues throughout the institution, and with IMF vendors.

• Conceptualize, develop, and implement creative digital content for web and mobile platforms to ensure alignment with the IMF’s strategic priorities and communications strategy, including by applying innovative approaches and best practices.
• Ensure website functionality, design, and navigation to meet business and user needs.
• Develop and implement strategies for tracking and analyzing audience data and metrics that can inform digital content strategies and products.
• Substantively contribute to the strategic design of digital content by staying abreast of industry trends, standards, and best practices.
• Conduct digital publishing activities for a range of COMPD publications, reports, and documents in multiple digital formats, including preparation of metadata records, coordinating schedules and workplans, finalizing preparation and packaging of digital content, posting of digital information products on Fund platforms, and monitoring user engagement.
• Contribute to other divisional and departmental efforts, including matrix work, as needed.

Qualifications

The successful candidate should have educational development typically acquired by the completion of an advanced university degree, or equivalent, in communications, international relations, languages, or a related field, supplemented by a minimum of four years of relevant professional experience. Alternatively, a university degree, or equivalent, and ten years of relevant professional experience are required. In addition, he/she should possess:

• In-depth knowledge and a proven track-record of developing and managing websites, templates, web-based publications, and digital products and platforms.
• Demonstrated project management and coordination skills related to online content management (including audio and video), web and content governance, and the ability to think creatively about communications products, technologies, outreach, and impact.
• Proven expertise in the principles of information architecture, search engine optimization (SEO), and user experience (UX) design.
• Experience in effectively applying metadata, taxonomies, and vocabularies to support content accessibility and discoverability.
• Proficiency in web analytics and deep data analysis using tools such as Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics, and data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Familiarity with web accessibility guidelines (WCAG) and data protection regulations (GDPR).
• Fluency in English and one or more additional languages.
• Ability to work both in a collaborative, team-oriented environment and also with a high degree of independence and deliver on several projects simultaneously under tight.
• Deep understanding of global economic issues as well as the IMF’s role and mandate. Ability to analyze latest political economic developments in the world.
• Drive for results, self-motivation, and good decision-making skills, as well as an ability to communicate persuasively.

Department:

COMPD Communications Department Publishing Division

Hiring For:

A11, A12

The IMF is committed to achieving a diverse staff, including age, creed, culture, disability, educational background, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, nationality, race, religion and beliefs, and sexual orientation. We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process.