Communications Officer (Contractual)

Transforms charts, graphs, and data from IMF research and analytical products into clear, compelling visual communications assets, and creates original infographics and visual concepts that make complex economic and policy issues accessible to diverse audiences. Supports graphic design, audience analytics, performance measurement, and innovation in digital production across COMPC platforms.

Responsibilities

• Transform existing charts, graphs, and data visualizations from research reports and other analytical products into clear, compelling, and visually engaging communications assets for IMF Blog, Country Focus, F&D, and the Weekend Read.
• Develop original visual concepts, infographics, and dashboards that support key messages, explain complex topics, and enhance storytelling for both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• Work with economists, researchers, authors, and editors to interpret their data and findings, then determine the most effective and accurate way to present them visually.
• Produce graphic design assets for digital and print publications, social media, campaigns, events, and other communications initiatives, while ensuring consistency with IMF brand standards.
• Support the Division's performance measurement and audience analytics by tracking key indicators, analyzing engagement trends, and helping convey insights that can inform content and distribution strategies.
• Use AI-enabled tools and experiment with innovative digital workflows to improve production processes, strengthen visual storytelling, and enhance the effectiveness of communications products.
• Contribute to other divisional and departmental efforts as needed.

Requirements

• Educational development, typically acquired by the completion of an advanced university degree, or equivalent, in communications, graphic design, data visualization, information design, digital media, international relations, or a related field.
• Alternatively, a university degree, or equivalent, and six (6) years of relevant professional experience are required.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator is essential.
• Candidates must be able to work from a spreadsheet and build the chart themselves, skills should be evident in the candidate’s portfolio.
• Strong Excel skills and the ability to interpret datasets and identify findings worth visualizing.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating the ability to translate complex quantitative information into clear, compelling charts, infographics, and other digital communications products.
• Strong attention to detail and visual judgment, with the ability to translate technical material into accessible visuals for broader audiences.
• Experience with data visualization and interactive charting platforms, such as Datawrapper and Flourish, is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with performance measurement, audience analytics, and the use of data to assess the effectiveness of communications products.
• Experience working with economists, researchers, and policy experts is an asset.
• This is a one-year contractual appointment renewable for up to four years, pending the incumbent’s performance, budget availability, and continuing business need.

Skills

• Adobe Illustrator
• Excel
• Data Visualization
• Infographic Design
• Digital Media Production
• Chart Building
• Data Interpretation
• Interactive Charting
• Datawrapper
• Flourish
• Performance Measurement
• Audience Insights Analysis
• Visual Communication
• Graphic Design
• Information Design
• Quantitative Data Visualization

Languages

English