The State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ) is a sovereign wealth fund established in 1999 to manage and preserve Azerbaijan’s oil and gas revenues for the benefit of present and future generations. SOFAZ plays a vital role in safeguarding national wealth, ensuring intergenerational equity, and promoting sustainable economic development.
Organization manages a diversified investment portfolio that includes equities, fixed-income securities, real estate, and other financial instruments. SOFAZ investments are guided by a strategic approach aimed at ensuring long-term financial sustainability and contributing to the country’s economic stability.
Strategic communication plays a key role in effectively conveying SOFAZ’s mission, values, and long-term objectives to the public in a clear, consistent, and credible manner. It also contributes to protecting the organization’s reputation, ensuring transparency, building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and presenting SOFAZ’s activities, investment approach, and strategic priorities across various platforms.
What Will You Do?
- Implement a unified communication strategy aligned with the organization’s objectives across all communication platforms and channels;
- Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including investors, government entities, media, and partners, to strengthen the organization’s reputation and influence;
- Manage SOFAZ official social media accounts and produce timely and relevant content;
- Maintain and update the official website, ensuring the audience is informed with up-to-date information;
- Engage stakeholders and increase awareness of the organization’s initiatives and strategic priorities through internal and external communication strategies;
- Stay informed about SOFAZ investment strategies, operations, and portfolio performance, as well as monitor global financial markets, geopolitical developments, and trends;
- Enhance communication and collaboration among employees and internal audiences;
- Support the organization of events and deliver presentations when required;
- Perform other duties and responsibilities related to the activities of the structural unit.
What Will You Need?
- Higher education (Public Relations, International Relations, Political Science, Communications, or a related field);
- At least 1–3 years of relevant professional experience;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Azerbaijani and English;
- Strong ability to produce high-quality content and written materials;
- Experience working with design tools such as Canva, Adobe, or Figma, as well as social media management platforms such as Hootsuite, Buffer, or Meta;
- Experience managing advertising campaigns on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook;
- Knowledge and practical experience in Google SEO is an advantage.
Who Are We Looking For?
The successful candidate should be detail-oriented, proactive, and possess strong communication skills, while being able to work effectively in a structured institutional environment.
Are You Interested?
If you would like to develop your career as part of a strong team, please apply through our recruitment system using the link below.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis during the announcement period. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application deadline: April 20, 2026