Description

IFC — a member of the World Bank Group — is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet.

IFC is recruiting an experienced Extended Term Consultant – DEI & HR Communications. This role will join a dynamic Corporate Communications team and be responsible for designing and delivering strategic DEI communications across IFC. IFC is committed to creating an environment that values and mobilizes the unique skills, experiences, and backgrounds of IFC staff as strategic business assets in service of IFC’s mission. This role will also provide communications support for HR initiatives and offerings around career development, learning, employee experience and engagement, recruiting, organizational change, performance management, and other internal communications efforts.

The goal of this role is to inform, engage, and inspire staff to do their best work. The successful candidate will have a solid background in communications, demonstrated awareness of DEI principles, and a strong desire to strengthen IFC’s corporate culture in support of the organization’s mission. This is an exciting opportunity for a communications professional to contribute strongly to IFC’s vibrant, diverse, mission-driven culture.

The selected candidate will report to the Communications Officer for HR on IFC’s Corporate Communications team.

Scope of Work/Deliverables or Duties and Responsibilities:

DEI Communications

•  Contribute to DEI communications strategy and support content development for updates to IFC DEI external and internal websites.
•  Ensure DEI key messages are woven throughout HR and leadership communications. Ensure messages speak to various internal and external stakeholders (e.g., recruitment teams, ESG external stakeholders, job candidates, people managers, new staff).
•  Develop communications materials for leadership briefs for Townhalls and other events, anti-racism program, workplace inclusion, etc.
•  Craft employee-focused stories, profiles, and Q&A content pieces that reflect DEI themes.
•  Partner with Communications team colleagues to develop and share DEI-related social media content.
•  Support the production of IFC’s Annual DEI Report. Write and develop content by collaborating with all stakeholders. Edit, publish digitally (print if needed), and promote IFC Annual DEI report that reflects the IFC DEI Council’s mission, activities, and roadmap.
•  Work with IFC DEI team to support ongoing DEI communications delivered by the DEI Co-chairs and DEI Team Lead around DEI-related campaigns and initiatives.
•  Consult with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to customize communications strategy and implementation for specific groups of staff.

HR Communications

•  Support the development of engaging HR communications that align with the goals of IFC HR, with the strategic priorities of the IFC DEI team, and with broader IFC corporate messaging.
•  Develop and implement key messages and communications deliverables that are consistent across all aspects of HR and DEI communications. This will include but not be limited to:
•  As needed, draft and/or edit messages from HR Program Leads and HR Director and provide HR-related content for corporate all-staff messages.
•  Use IFC’s internal communication channels to share organization-wide HR updates and increase staff engagement and trust in IFC HR.
•  Contribute to strategy and support content development for updates to HR-related content on the intranet and the IFC external website.
•  Support organizational change through clear, concise communications.
•  Support the production of the all-staff HR newsletter.
•  Support content updates on IFC HR’s intranet pages.
•  Support the production of HR-related intranet articles. 

Selection Criteria

•  Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Political Science, International Relations, Public Affairs, Marketing, or Business/Finance with five or more years of experience in communications.
•  Exceptional writing, editing, and oral communications skills; ability to convey complex messages succinctly, creatively, and diplomatically.
•  Demonstrated interest in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
•  Excellent interpersonal skills and sound judgement when reviewing messages and other material to be widely disseminated internally across the organization; ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment and build trust and working relations with clients and colleagues.
•  Ability to operate under tight deadlines and juggle competing priorities with accuracy and professionalism. Attention to detail is critical.
•  Good understanding of communication approaches, tools, and methodologies related to planning, executing, and monitoring internal engagement strategies.
•  Multimedia skills (video, web, photo-editing), including knowledge of image editing, website design, and content management are preferred but not required.
•  Native-level fluency in written and spoken English.

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