Communications Specialist/Senior Communications Specialist (Climate Change) at ADB, Manila, Philippines

Deadline: 28 April 2023

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Communications Specialist/Senior Communications Specialist (Climate Change) in Manila, Philippines . The duration of this post is 3 years.

The ADB aims for an Asia and Pacific free from poverty.

Key Jobs Responsibilities

The Communications Specialist/Senior Communications Specialist (Climate Change) will perform the following functions-

• Develops and implements a communications strategy to drive a shared understanding of ADB’s efforts on all areas supporting the whole of economy and society transformations necessary to mitigate and adapt to climate change. Implementation includes:
  • strategy development, monitoring, and revision;
  • advisory support on interaction with relevant stakeholders including through seminars, media interviews, briefings, press conferences, etc.;
  • advisory support on crisis communications;
  • planning and production of external relations content to support communications strategy objectives including social media and other digital content, key messages, talking points, blogs, opinion articles, news releases, statements, feature articles, etc.
• Provides support and expertise in developing and implementing communications plans for major knowledge products, events (COP28), and related activities.
• Delivers tactical communications plans, develops key messages for target audiences, and manages climate communication initiatives and campaigns, including support to strategic fund raising for corporate priority climate initiatives.
• Builds strong relationships across ADB’s communication programs to ensure alignment between internal and external messaging.
• Establishes baselines for measuring the effectiveness of communication activities and engagement strategies.
• Establishes and implements standards for communicating around climate change, low-carbon and climate-resilient economies and societies that reflect international best practice.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Communications, Journalism, Public Policy, International Development, Environment, Climate Change, or related fields.
• Alternatively, a university degree in related fields and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered.
• At least 8 years of relevant working experience.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of development and communication issues in the Asia-Pacific context and significant experience developing and implementing complex strategic communications initiatives in large organizations.
• In-depth understanding of climate change science, international framework, international and national policies, and key stakeholders; and in-depth understanding of climate change communications.
• Deep knowledge of the work of international development organizations is desired.
• Experience working with ADB is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their applications through online process.

For more information, visit ADB.