Responsibilities

• External Communications
• Manage and update website content with new publications, policy briefs, etc.
• Build and redesign webpages as needed to support new studies, publications, events, personnel, etc. using multiple existing platforms
• Draft, edit and publish social media outputs as promoted through our affiliated organizations to highlight our research and its policy and real-world relevance, including coordinating with other team members on content input
• Edit short videos of events and interviews and post on website and social media.
• Manage social media feeds across platforms (currently LinkedIn, BlueSky and Facebook), including tracking and reporting metrics
• Manage mailing lists and newsletters.
• With input and guidance from research and communications teams, develop and design online and print communications materials, brochures, presentations, newsletters, annual reports, and other collateral and presentation materials; make artistic layouts independently under general supervision and within brand guidelines; create and maintain electronic library of photos, data visualizations and other communications-related elements and templates
• Events
• Manage organization of in-person, hybrid and online events and conferences in collaboration with other team members: coordinating speakers, guests, developing, publishing, and disseminating communications material, advertising on social media and through other channels, coordinating rental of video and recording equipment, etc.
• Manage communications for activities such as webinars and public lectures, including liaising with speakers and developing and promoting promotional content through strategic communication channels, with a focus on presenting research at the nexus of development economics and policy

Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; ability to communicate complex research methods and insights clearly and succinctly for a general interest audience. Background or knowledge of development economics preferred.
• Experience running or contributing to social media campaigns, and increasing social media audiences.
• Graphic design and/or website design experience (in platforms such as Drupal, Adobe, or Canva) strongly preferred.
• Strong project management skills required, with experience using tools such as Asana an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and willingness to interact with a wide range of individuals ranging from Research Associates to academics, donors, research institutions, etc.
• Masters or higher degree in a related field plus two years of experience in communications-focused role, ideally focused on development economics research or development policy.
• Experience in a university, research organization, or non-profit communications environment preferred.
• Bachelor's degree and minimum of two years of experience in writing, social media, digital journalism (e.g., video, audio blogging, etc.) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred

• Background or knowledge of development economics preferred.
• Experience with development economics research or development policy (preferred).
• Familiarity with Drupal, Adobe, or Canva for graphic/website design (preferred).