Communication short-term consultant

Start Date: September 15, 2023

Express Interest By: 8/15/2023

Duration: 50

Topics: Not Available

Business Function: Not Available

Skills:

•  Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience;
•  Good knowledge of the techniques, approaches, tools and methodologies for communications activities.;
•  Good attention to details;
•  Strong writing and presentation skills and sound working knowledge of digital communications tools and channels.;
•  Cultural sensitivity and strong interpersonal skills with ability to interact with people at various professional levels and from diverse backgrounds.;
•  Personal and professional integrity, self-motivation, sound judgement and ability to work independently.;
•  Spoken and written fluency required in English. Proficiency in French or another global language would be desirable.;
•  Strong organizational, research and analytical skills. High attention to detail.;
•  Excellent computer skills, ability to use standard World Bank Group technology packages, e.g., MS Office, O365, Outlook, etc.;
•  Experience using email marketing tools e.g. Mailchimp or similar would be an advantage.;
•  Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Demonstrated willingness to provide help, assistance and support to members of the team.;

Language Skills: English

Assignment Location: United States

Institution: IBRD

VPU: VP, HD Practice Group (GGHVP)

Contact Person: Chantal Rigaud (crigaud@globalpartnership.org)

Task Description: Duties and Accountabilities

The consultant is expected to provide support to a variety of tasks within the communications team, including but not limited to:

•  Manage the GPE main email account for external queries ( information@globalpartnership.org). This involves regularly checking incoming emails, responding as necessary with prepared responses, or forwarding some emails to relevant GPE colleagues for response.
•  Curate the GPE Flickr galleries (private and public) using appropriate judgement for the best quality images to share publicly, writing clear and compelling captions and using metadata (keywords, tags, albums, etc.) appropriately.
•  Organize GPE-branded materials for shipping to events and conferences or for colleagues to take on trips to give to partners.
•  Collecting data for monthly or ad hoc reporting on email campaigns, which may include using tools like CISION, Google Analytics or other.
•  Compile most useful data points relevant to our work from key partners’ new reports
•  Support management of the Communications team intranet page by updating or adding documents, ensuring information is up to date.
•  Draft, prepare and schedule email campaigns about GPE’s work using Mailchimp templates.
•  Support the publication process, which may include receiving and reviewing proofs, liaising with printers and staff.
•  Other duties as required.

The consultant will be hired initially for 50 days over FY24 (July 2023-June 2024). Other days may be added as needed. The consultant will report to Tamara Kummer, Communications team lead. The position is based in the Washington, DC area, but most of the work will be remote, with only a few days expected in the office for specific in-person tasks or meetings.

Send applications (cover letter + CV) to information@globalpartnership.org noting “STC communications” in the subject line.