Program Officer - Communications Systems and Operations

Job Posting Organization:
The World Bank Group is a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. Established with 189 member countries and over 120 offices worldwide, the organization is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries. The World Bank Group works with public and private sector partners to invest in groundbreaking projects, utilizing data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. The Climate Investment Funds (CIF), established in 2008, is a pioneer multilateral fund that mobilizes low-cost finance for energy system transformation and sustainable development, and it has become a significant player in climate finance by accessing capital markets.

Job Overview:
The Program Officer - Communications Systems and Operations is a critical role within the CIF Secretariat, responsible for establishing and managing efficient communications systems and processes. This position requires strong project management and coordination skills to oversee content production, graphic/visual asset development, and the management of short-term consultancies and external vendors. The Officer will strengthen CIF's communications operations by building robust systems and processes that enable effective planning, execution, and measurement of communications activities. This role involves end-to-end project coordination across content and graphic development, editorial workflows, vendor/consultant management, and cross-team collaboration. The Officer will serve as the communications PMO lead, ensuring that timelines, budgets, approvals, and quality standards are consistently met, playing a key role in aligning communications activities with CIF's goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Program Officer include: establishing and maintaining communications operating procedures, implementing project management tools to track milestones and resources, coordinating across CIF teams to align communications with institutional priorities, leading production meetings, managing documentation standards, project managing the creation and publishing of high-quality content, managing content governance, serving as the primary administrator of CIF's core communications platforms, overseeing editorial planning and production for priority content, managing the day-to-day operations of CIF's external website, designing and maintaining a communications monitoring framework, establishing a digital asset library, developing procurement documentation for external vendors, and serving as a communications liaison to the wider CIF team and external partners.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess strong organizational and project management skills, with a proven ability to coordinate complex projects and manage multiple stakeholders. Proficiency in project management tools and digital asset management systems is essential. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to produce high-quality content across various formats. Familiarity with marketing" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">digital marketing and social media strategies is also required, along with a strong understanding of brand compliance and accessibility standards.

Educational Background:
A bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field is required. A master's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline is preferred. Candidates should have a strong foundation in communications theory and practice, with a focus on digital communications and project management.

Experience:
Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience in communications, project management, or a related field. Experience working in an international organization or a development context is highly desirable. Proven experience in managing communications projects from inception to completion, including working with external vendors and stakeholders, is essential.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, with proficiency in additional languages being a plus. Candidates who can communicate effectively in languages relevant to the World Bank's operations will be favored.

Additional Notes:
This position is full-time and based in Washington DC. The role may involve collaboration with international teams and stakeholders. Compensation and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience. The World Bank Group is committed to diversity and inclusion in its workforce.