Communications Specialist Job in Washington DC 2026 at the World Bank (Loss and Damage Fund, 2 Years)

Overview

The World Bank is hiring a Communications Specialist for a two-year term role in the Secretariat of the Fund for responding to Loss and Damage. Located in Washington, DC, this senior position leads the communications team and reports to the RMCP Program Manager. The role involves shaping how the Fund's mandate, delivery, and results are communicated to governments, contributors, partners, and the public. Responsibilities include developing annual outreach strategies, building knowledge management systems, advising on high-level events, coordinating Secretariat messaging, managing digital channels, and providing communications support for Board meetings.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a master’s degree in public policy, international development, finance, economics, or a related field, alongside at least five years of professional experience in external relations, communications, or journalism, particularly on climate issues such as adaptation or loss and damage. Candidates need experience with newsroom-style media relations, press targeting, executive broadcasting, social media management, and working with designers or marketing teams. A portfolio of produced media, news items, and press releases is required, along with excellent written and spoken English. Preferred qualifications include a working knowledge of major US broadcast networks, cable news outlets, and digital news organizations, an established network of personal media contacts, and proficiency in other languages, with French preferred. The World Bank Group values cross-cultural collaboration, responsible use of digital and artificial intelligence tools, experience in fragile, conflict-affected, and violent contexts, a sense of urgency, thoughtful risk-taking, and empowerment with accountability.

What you get

The position is classified at grade GF and is a two-year term role. The World Bank Group provides a retirement plan, medical, life, and disability insurance, and paid leave including parental leave.

How to apply

Interested candidates must visit the official World Bank careers page, locate Job Number req38726, and submit their application online. Applicants should prepare a CV and a portfolio of media, press, and content work before the deadline.

Key dates

Applications close on 22 October 2026 at 11:59 pm UTC.