Short-Term Consultant, Maghreb Corporate & External Relations (Algeria Program)

About the role

The World Bank Group's Corporate and External Relations (CER) unit is looking for a Short-Term Consultant to support communications for the World Bank's country program in Algeria. The consultant works with the CERMN team in Washington DC and across the region, reporting to the Manager, External and Corporate Relations, MENAAP (CERMN) and working day-to-day with the WB Country Manager for Algeria and regional communications leads in Rabat and Cairo. The assignment lasts 60 days, from 15 October to 20 December 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Determine and implement communications activities that promote the Bank's work in Algeria
• Write and review outreach products such as press releases, backgrounders, media packages, articles, social media posts, speeches, Q&As, website content and briefing notes
• Organize events to share the Bank's research and stimulate development debates
• Prepare results stories showing the impact of World Bank operations in Algeria
• Build relationships with media, civil society, NGOs, academia, the private sector and government agencies
• Nurture long-term ties with Parliament, think tanks and civil society
• Oversee the country's social media strategy with the CERMN online team
• Manage institutional positioning and the dissemination of flagship knowledge products

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Political Science, International Relations, Public Affairs or Marketing with 7+ years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree with 5+ years
• Proven writing, editing and speaking skills in English, Arabic and French
• In-depth knowledge of the Algeria country context and political economy
• Experience communicating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, working with senior management and media, and managing multiple tasks independently
• Knowledge of World Bank Group policies and operations and private sector experience are a strong plus

Required skills

• Communications in international development
• Political economy analysis
• Social media and communications tools
• Content development and style editing
• Communications strategy, planning and execution
• Relationship management and political awareness

Candidates apply by sending their CV and cover letter to the named contact at the World Bank Group by the stated deadline; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.