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Abidjan Cote D'ivoire |
Posted 5 years ago |
African Development Bank Group (AfDB) is recruiting for the position below
JOB TITLE: Director, Communication & External Relations, PCER
Reference: ADB/20/032
LOCATION: Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Grade: EL5
Position N°: 50092337
The Position
- The purpose of the Department is to plan, prepare and implement effective institutional communication, media and public relations, and branding activities, designed to enhance the public profile of the Bank and make its various activities and development impact known by various audiences and stakeholders.
- The objectives of the department are to enhance internal communication, and promote the Bank’s role in Africa’s social and economic development, establish and maintain the Bank’s credibility and reputation as Africa’s leading development finance institution, and play a key role in providing internal and external audiences with a comprehensive understanding of the Bank’s roles, activities, and accomplishments.
Selection Criteria
- At least a Master’s degree or equivalent in Communications or any related field.
- Preferably a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant and senior media and communication experience (Four (4) years of which has been in a managerial position) in with either a corporate, non-profit, or multilateral development organization. This may include media and public relations, journalism, digital media, marketing, branding, or related areas, with a demonstrated track record of stability and delivery in previous position(s).
- Vast knowledge of the regional and global media landscape and the ability to work well with media representatives and players.
- Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to implement and monitor mass communication programmes and campaigns.
- Media relations training and experience, with the ability to detect and monitor emerging media trends and the management of critical and strategic Bank-related issues of media and stakeholder interest.
- Exceptional writing, editing, verbal and interpersonal communications skills, with a portfolio demonstrating published works and high-level creative, thoughtful and polished printed communications collateral.
- Understanding of and experience with various media software tools.
- Exceptional attention to detail and quality.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French or English, with a good working knowledge of the other language.
- Competence in the use of standard Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).
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Job Features
Deadline | 12th April, 2020. |