E T Consultant

World Bank invites qualified candidates to apply for the E T Consultant role in Djibouti. With 5 - 6 years of experience required, this position is suited for mid-to-senior level professionals in Consultancies. This position closes on Nov, 16. Apply now to be considered.

E T Consultant

Description

The World Bank Group (WBG) is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries. It is a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions for the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit

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Communications and External Relations (CER)

The mission of Communications and External Relations (CER) is to help deliver financial and political support for the World Bank Group, strengthen the Bank Group’s role as a global thought leader in development by enhancing and safeguarding its reputation, and supporting operational teams to achieve country outcomes. CER manages corporate communications and global engagement with key stakeholders, including media, civil society, foundations, private sector, donor countries, and international organizations, as well as employee engagement. CER also manages strategic communications for the World Bank Group’s Regions and technical units and leads the management of reputation risk.

Regional Stakeholder Engagement in CER

The Regional Stakeholder Engagement team manages strategic communications across the seven regions of the World Bank Group, driving engagement across regions and country offices to align local efforts with our global strategy.

The work aims to build support and understanding for World Bank Group (WBG) priorities across a range of stakeholders; enhance and protect the reputation of the WBG as a leading development organization; support operational effectiveness and social accountability by sharing development progress, knowledge, and results.

Recognizing that economic and social contexts evolve rapidly, and that communications technologies have revolutionized the ways that information travels, we are building a team of dynamic and innovative professionals prepared to use innovative engagement strategies, traditional and digital tools, including social media and artificial intelligence to shape the debate on development priorities and tradeoffs.

Communications and External Affairs

The Communications and External Affairs ETC, a key member of the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan Communications and External Affairs team, will be based in the Djibouti Country Office. The position supports the design and delivery of stakeholder engagement, communications, advocacy, and reputational risk management activities that advance the World Bank Group's priorities in Djibouti.

The position contributes to delivery across CER's four business lines: Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Business Marketing, Advocacy & Campaigns, and Risk & Issue Management. The role requires sound judgment, political awareness, strong communications skills, and the ability to build relationships, identify opportunities and risks, and deliver high-quality external affairs support.

Working closely with country and regional management, operational teams, and colleagues across IBRD, IDA, IFC, and MIGA, the External Affairs Officer helps advance a coordinated One World Bank Group approach to stakeholder engagement and communications across the Djibouti Country Management Unit (CMU).

Responsibilities

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and sustain trusted relationships with government counterparts, development partners, private sector, media, academia, youth, and civil society to deepen understanding of the WBG’s role and value.
• Spearhead strategic partnerships that drive impact for our work.
• Map and maintain an active network of influencers and validators who can help communicate WBG priorities and results.
• Advise the Country Manager and operational teams on stakeholder engagement approaches that enhance ownership, transparency, and results.
• Support proactive two-way communications by gathering insights from the ground and feeding them into operational planning and narrative development.
• Lead or contribute to outreach programs and dialogues that promote open and informed discussion of reform challenges and opportunities.
• Manage media relations and broaden outreach opportunities with media based in the CMU.

Strategic Business Marketing

• Showcase the WBG’s integrated offer by linking public policy reforms to private capital mobilization and knowledge services.
• Develop and implement communication strategies that highlight results, demonstrate the impact of WBG support, and help generate demand for future engagement.
• Position the CMU country program as part of a broader regional story of resilience, private-sector–led growth, and regional integration.
• Identify and promote success stories, case studies, and thought leadership products that illustrate how WBG support is transforming key sectors.
• Develop and disseminate results stories and visuals through WBG and partner digital platforms to reinforce credibility and relevance.

Advocacy and Campaigns

• Contribute to regional and global advocacy efforts by localizing messages and providing examples from the CMU.
• Lead or support the rollout of country-specific campaigns that mobilize client and partner networks around reforms or flagship programs.
• Design and deliver communications plans for major project or knowledge launches, ensuring consistent messaging across all channels and exercising selectivity.
• Draft and edit communications materials, including press releases, speeches, talking points, and social media content.
• Work with technical teams to simplify complex concepts and translate them into compelling, actionable narratives.

Risk and Issue Management

• Monitor political, social, and media developments to identify potential risks and opportunities for the WBG’s engagement.
• Provide timely analysis and recommendations to the Country Manager and ECR manager and headquarters team on sensitive issues, reputational risks, political developments, and emerging narratives.
• Support the development of proactive communication and mitigation strategies for high-profile or sensitive projects.
• Coordinate with regional and corporate colleagues to ensure a unified and timely institutional response on issues of reputational significance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and operational teams on both risks and opportunities.

Corporate Coordination and Innovation

• Serve as an integral member of the regional communications network, contributing to regional priorities, campaigns, and storytelling initiatives.
• Ensure close collaboration with IFC and MIGA counterparts to present a unified WBG narrative and leverage cross-institutional opportunities.
• Champion innovative, data-driven communication approaches—short-form video, digital storytelling, influencer engagement, and visual explainers—to increase reach and impact.
• Serve as an integrated member of the WBG-wide Communication Network, actively engaging in professional development opportunities and supporting key corporate priorities.

About Djibouti

Djibouti City is the capital of the Republic of Djibouti, strategically located at the crossroads of Africa and the Middle East. The city hosts multiple international military bases, UN agencies, and development organizations, offering unique opportunities in logistics, maritime services, security, and international development.

Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): La-talinta • Shaqo Cusub • La-talin • Shaqo Jabuuti

Selection Criteria

• Master’s degree with 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in a relevant discipline (communication, journalism, public affairs, international affairs, or other related fields).
• Experience working in an international environment and in-depth knowledge of international trends and political/economic issues related to development.
• Knowledge of, and experience working with the CMU government and/or public institutions, ideally national and subnational, private sector, business associations, CSOs, think tanks and other key actors in CMU.
• An understanding of WBG operations; up-to-date knowledge of current development topics and issues, and ability to identify communications and reputation-related risks and opportunities in an international environment.
• Demonstrated political awareness and ability to diplomatically handle sensitive situations with target audiences and to otherwise cultivate effective, productive client relationships and partnerships. Experience working with senior executives including experience of managing reputational risks and issues,

messaging, stakeholder engagement, and media engagement; and ability to think strategically and rapidly analyze diverse information from varied sources.

• Excellent English and French language skills and proficiency to write and edit complex communications products for purposeful structure, clarity of ideas, and logical, persuasive presentation, in an accessible way to different audiences.
• Demonstrated ability and the necessary personal organization skills to multitask, take initiative, personal ownership, and accountability to meet deadlines, work under pressure, and achieve agreed-upon results.
• Teamwork orientation with strong diplomatic and interpersonal skills, and sensitivity to working in a multicultural environment.

As per WBG policy, an Extended Term (ET) appointment is subject to a lifetime maximum of three (3) years. Former and current ET staff who have completed or are in the process of completing their third-year ET appointment are not eligible for future ET appointments.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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