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Caribbean Development Bank Head, Corporate Communications

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CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT BANK
OPPORTUNITY PROFILE
HEAD, CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB/the Bank) is seeking to recruit to recruit a dynamic and experienced corporate communications professional as Head, Corporate Communications (HCC) who will drive the development and implementation of the corporate communication strategy.  The successful candidate will be based at CDB’s office in St. Michael, Barbados.
CDB is a regional multilateral development bank which was established in October 1969 to contribute to the harmonious economic growth and development of the member countries in the Caribbean Region and to promote economic cooperation and integration among them, having special and urgent regard to the needs of the less-developed members of the Region.  CDB began operations in January 1970 and has become a leading catalyst for providing development financing, technical assistance and policy advice to its Borrowing Member Countries for the reduction of poverty.
The Role
Reporting to the President, the HCC is responsible for the strategic planning and programming related to communications, external relations, and stakeholder engagement.  The role requires a strong focus on strategies to increase the Bank’s visibility and influence, and to support the achievement of operational goals. Effective relationship-building, strategic communications and partnerships are key demands in this role as the HCC interfaces with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
The Candidate
Eligible candidates should have:
  1. A Master’s degree in Communications, Political Science, International Relations, Public Affairs, Marketing, Journalism or other related field.
  2. Significant management experience in mass communications and/or public relations within a matrix, collaborative environment with at least six years at a management level.
  3. Exceptional research, writing, editing, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
  4. Strong diplomatic and persuasive skills.
  5. Demonstrated ability to manage reputational risk.
  6. Demonstrable knowledge of web 2.0 technology, and successful experience in managing new media and digital channels, including website development.
  7. Proven record of forging strong and effective relationships within the media environment and with internal stakeholders.
  8. A good understanding of CDB’s mission and goals and international development topics and issues.
  9. Sensitivity to the regional, international and multicultural environments in which the Bank operates.
  10. The successful candidate must be willing to live and work in Barbados.
Compensation
An attractive compensation package commensurate with these responsibilities and which responds to market demands is being offered.
Applications
Please submit your résumé with the required information in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) or pdf format, in English, to:
LPD Hall & Associates
E-mail: peter@lpdhall.com
Telephone: (246) 243-2696
In the subject line, please write:
“Head, Corporate Communications - CDB”
The deadline for submission of applications is May 31, 2013, at 17:00 hrs EST.
 
Full details of the job description and general information about the Caribbean Development Bank may be obtained from the Bank’s website athttp://www.caribank.org.

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