Communications Officer (Digital Publishing and Marketing) – COMPD – (Contractual)

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The Communications Department (COM) is the IMF’s center for strategic communication. It develops and coordinates the IMF’s external and internal communications strategy, shapes key messages, advises IMF Management and staff on how best to convey those messages, and monitors and responds to what is being said and written about the institution and its activity.

COM’s Publishing Division (COMPD) produces a wide range of publications, manages the IMF’s public website (IMF.org) and digital online library (eLibrary.IMF.org), and oversees marketing and distribution of IMF metadata and content through various digital platforms and scholarly and commercial publishing channels. COMPD strives to ensure that Fund publications and digital content are aligned with strategic institutional priorities and support the Fund’s larger outreach efforts. Working closely with staff in other departments, the division helps to promote knowledge sharing with both internal and external audiences, including for the preparation, release, and supporting outreach of publications and online content under tight deadlines. COMPD also tracks distribution and use of IMF publications and online content in various digital and print formats.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Publishing Division’s managers, this person will work with the IMF’s editorial and digital services vendors on the end-to-end distribution of IMF digital content on the IMF’s online platforms. This role combines publication production, metadata management, content marketing, and web publishing expertise to enhance our online presence and ensure delivery of high-quality content to serve the Fund’s overall strategic objectives. This person will be working in collaboration with others in the division and the Communications Department, with colleagues throughout the institution, and with IMF vendors.

Content Production

• Finalize content for publication, including to engage authoring teams, colleagues, and vendors as appropriate for editing, layout, proofreading, or layout/formatting.

• Oversee repackaging of content for various platforms, including compilations, extracts/summaries, newsletters, web pages, articles, advertisements, and marketing materials.

• Create consistent metadata, indexing, and tagging across all content. Utilize SEO best practices to optimize web content for search engine.

Content Publication

• Conduct digital publishing activities for a range of COMPD publications, reports, and documents in multiple digital formats, including preparation of metadata records, coordinating schedules and workplans, finalizing preparation and packaging of digital content, posting of digital information products on Fund platforms, and monitoring user engagement.

• Help maintain a portfolio of online content on IMF.org and eLibrary.IMF.org, ensuring it is up-to-date, relevant, and user friendly

• Monitor and analyze web traffic and engagement metrics to inform content strategy and improvements.

• Contribute to digital marketing strategies and activities, including social media, email marketing, and content marketing.

• Contribute to other divisional and departmental efforts, including matrix work, as needed.

Qualifications

The successful candidate should have educational development, typically acquired by the completion of an advanced university degree, or equivalent, in Communications, International Relations, Languages, or a related field; or a university degree, or equivalent, supplemented by a minimum of six (6) years of relevant professional experience; or a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience at grade A08, or equivalent, is required. In addition, he/she should possess:

• Experience writing and proofreading online content, with a keen attention to detail.

• Ability to craft engaging and clear content tailored to various audiences.

• Familiarity with digital publishing tools, and graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).

• Knowledge of HTML/CSS and basic web development principles is a plus.

• Experience in web analytics tools (e.g., Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics) for tracking performance metrics and audience behavior.

• Demonstrated project management and coordination skills related to publications and the ability to think creatively about communications products, technologies, and impact.

• Ability to work with a high degree of independence and deliver on several projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.

• Drive for results, self-motivation, and good decision-making skills, as well as an ability to communicate persuasively.

• Proven ability to work effectively on teams, openness to feedback, and outstanding interpersonal skills, are non-negotiable on various projects under tight deadlines.

• Proficiency in Japanese, Russian, and Thai is a plus, enhancing the ability to create and manage multi-lingual content.

This is a one-year contractual appointment. Contractual appointments at the IMF are renewable for up to four years of cumulative contractual service, pending incumbent’s performance, budget availability, and continuous business need.

Department:
COMPD Communications Department Publishing Division

Hiring For:
A09, A10

The IMF is guided by the principle that the employment, classification, promotion, and assignment of staff shall be made without discrimination against any person. We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process. Information on how to request accommodations will be provided during the application process.