Principal Communications Specialist
Overview
Contribute to the President's communications and partner engagements, ensuring messages align with leadership vision and are executed across all platforms. Provide operational coordination, strategic support, and quality assurance for timely communications aligned with institutional priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and implementation of the President's communications and engagement strategy and plan.
- Serve as a focal point for cross-departmental collaboration on the President's C&E plan, engagement requests, messaging priorities, and follow-up actions.
- Oversee the drafting, editing, and production of communications products, including speeches, talking points, briefing notes, and video scripts.
- Conduct quality control to ensure the strategic coherence, accuracy, and consistency of all external and internal-facing materials.
- Facilitate media relations for OPR by coordinating interviews, press conferences, and other engagements.
- Oversee the preparation of news releases, media briefs, and background materials.
- Contribute to the President's social media presence, including content planning, copy development, scheduling, and trend monitoring.
- Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of C&E activities using performance data and audience insights.
- Compile comprehensive reports, briefings, and presentations.
- Assist in navigating issues and crisis communications related to the President's engagements.
Required Experience
At least 12 years of relevant professional experience, including at the international level, with a demonstrated understanding of development issues, particularly in Asia and the Pacific. Experience in preparing and implementing strategic communications plans in a large international organization is desired. Proven track record of mentoring and guiding junior team members is desired.
Qualifications
Master's degree (or equivalent) in Communications, Journalism, Public Policy, International Development, or a related field. Alternatively, a university degree in related fields combined with at least 5 years of specialized experience relevant to the position may be considered.