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The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.

About this position

We are looking for a strategic, creative, and proactive Communications Consultant. As a Communications Consultant, you will support the strategic positioning and visibility of the IDB as a trusted partner for sustainable development by developing and implementing communications initiatives, advising management on communication strategies, and promoting institutional priorities, regional programs, partnerships, operations, and knowledge products across diverse audiences and channels.

You will work in the Barbados Country Office, part of the Country Caribbean Department (CCB) within the Vice Presidency for Countries and Regional Integration (VPC). This team is responsible for strengthening the IDB Group’s presence and impact in the Caribbean region by supporting country engagement, fostering regional integration, advancing sustainable development initiatives, and promoting strategic partnerships and knowledge-sharing activities. The team works closely with stakeholders across the IDB Group to ensure effective communication and visibility of the institution’s priorities, programs, and results.

What you’ll do

• Provide strategic communications advice to Country Office leadership, ensuring alignment with IDB Group priorities, policies, and approval processes.
• Develop and implement annual communications and visibility plans that support institutional, regional, and country-level objectives.
• Design and execute communication strategies to showcase the development impact of IDB operations, partnerships, and knowledge products.
  
• Support communications risk and crisis management efforts in coordination with regional and institutional communications teams.
  
• Lead communications planning for high-profile events, ensuring compliance with branding, messaging, and protocol standards.
  
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including media, government, private sector, civil society, donors, and opinion leaders.
  
• Manage media relations activities, including outreach, interviews, press materials, and reputation monitoring.
  
• Develop, edit, and oversee the production of communications content across multiple channels, including digital, social media, web, and print.
  
• Ensure compliance with IDB Group brand and visual identity standards across all communications materials.
  
• Monitor communications performance, prepare analytical reports, and provide recommendations to strengthen outreach and engagement efforts.

What you'll need

Education: A Master’s degree  in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, International Relations, or other fields relevant to the responsabilities of the role. 

Experience: At least 5  years of progressive experience in strategic communications, development communications, or public relations. 

Languages: Proficiency in English spoken and written, is required.

Requirements

Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries.  Must be eligible to work in job location(s) without the need for sponsorship.

Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab. 

Type of contract and duration

National consultant,  Full time 18 months (up to 48 months, subject to eligibility). 

What we offer

The IDB Group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee’s life. These benefits include:

Our culture

At the IDB, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence, and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions.

In our efforts to drive innovation, we intentionally include all voices, cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at accommodations@iadb.org.