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Communications Officer Internship in Dhaka, Bangladesh – World Bank Career Opportunity
The Communications Officer Internship will play a key role in supporting the Regional Communications team in Dhaka, Bangladesh. As part of the Communications and Outreach Department, this team collaborates closely with the Corporate and Industry Communications Units, as well as the Reputational Risk and Issues Management team, to drive business development and highlight the impactful work of the World Bank and IFC. The intern will assist in engaging stakeholders, including companies, development partners, and civil society, to promote initiatives that showcase leadership and innovation in private sector development. Additionally, the role involves regular collaboration with World Bank Group counterparts to align messaging and amplify outreach efforts across emerging and developing economies.
Roles and Responsibilities
The Communications Officer – Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal will be based in Dhaka, Bangladesh and will report to the South Asia Communications Lead based in New Delhi, India. The selected candidate will work closely with the consultants supporting the cluster and the rest of the South Asia team. Responsibilities include:
Advice and strategic networking
Build and nurture network of contacts with key audiences – media, corporate executives, civil society, donor representatives, academia and think-tanks, government bodies, the World Bank Group, and other international organizations as needed
Provide strategic advice to the team and to internal clients on communications matters; identify/leverage opportunities for proactive, high-impact communications that help position IFC and its projects with relevant audiences
Advise IFC teams on trends, news, or changing/unexpected circumstances that may impact IFC and its work and help determine strategic responses
Drive and oversee strategic communications partnerships to amplify IFC’s voice, notably by positioning the Country Manager
Respond to routine and non-routine inquiries about IFC’s operations to enhance two-way communications and dialogue
Work collaboratively and maintain dialogue with IFC’s operational teams to ensure that communications activities always support business development.
Messaging, products, and events
Conceptualize and supervise the preparation, production, and dissemination of communication products (stories of impact, news releases, op-eds, blog posts, speeches, presentations, briefing notes, online and social media content, thought leadership pieces, issue briefs, talking points, presentations, Q&As, and reactive messaging/holding statements) for both internal and external use, as well as client-facing collaterals and internal staff engagement content
Oversee communication activities around IFC-organized events and other public engagement opportunities
Risk monitoring and mitigation
Follow up, in close coordination with relevant World Bank Group colleagues, on economic and social trends and issues affecting the business climate in the region. Provide insights to regional and communications management
Support risk identification and mitigation activities
Coordinate proactive, effective stakeholder engagement and timely responses to questions and concerns
Advise specific internal and external stakeholders on managing responses in challenging circumstances
Coordination, quality control, and resource management
Manage consultants providing communications support in Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal. Identify and manage external vendors such as video producers, photographers, graphic designers, and writers
Selection Criteria for Communications Officer Internship
Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Political Science, International Relations, Public Affairs, Marketing, Business/Finance with 8-10 years of experience in corporate communications, international relations, government relations, public affairs, political science, or another related field.
Strong verbal and written communications skills as a fluent speaker in English and Bengali. Other languages relevant to the cluster a plus
Demonstrated media managements experience and ability to quickly activate or develop personal networks of contacts (including media, influencers, opinion leaders, and corporate communications executives) if selected for the role
Knowledge of design tools (Adobe InDesign, Photo Shop, Canva), website design, content management, and media and social media monitoring tools (Hootsuite, Talkwalker) is a distinct plus
Knowledge of national, regional, and international trends; demonstrated political awareness, and ability to diplomatically handle sensitive situations with target audiences
Experience in crisis communications and reputation management a plus
Self-motivated, creative, excellent organizational skills, proven ability to perform multiple tasks, and ability to work with both internal and external constituencies
Excellent interpersonal skills with a willingness to work in a team environment
Exceptional ability to operate under tight deadlines with accuracy and professionalism
Ability to manage own schedule, work with different time-zones and a self-starter
Understanding of multilateral development institutions, including the World Bank Group, its policies, and operations; as well as current development topics and issues
WBG Core competencies: client orientation; drive for results; teamwork of collaboration and inclusion; knowledge, learning and communication; business judgement and analytical decision-making
