We improve lives

The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people, united to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Those who work with us find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.

About this position

We are seeking a Public Management Consultant. As a Public Management Consultant, you will contribute to the design, analysis, and implementation of operations (loans and technical cooperation) within the country’s IFD/ICS portfolio. This includes, among other things: analyzing available information and indicators; developing diagnostics; reviewing literature and experiences in other countries to define the theory of change for the operation; evaluating budgets; reviewing reports and monitoring consultancies; and other related tasks

You will work in the Innovation for Citizen Service (ICS) Division, which is part of the Institutions for Development (IFD) department. This team is responsible for supporting governments in providing public services demanded by citizens in an effective, efficient, and transparent manner.

What you will do

• Provide technical inputs for the preparation of monitoring plans for the country’s IFD/ICS portfolio operations from a results-based management perspective, incorporating a high degree of technical knowledge and lessons learned from these operations
• Provide support and/or participate in management missions, technical and operational supervision visits, and technical support and guidance meetings for implementers, in accordance with agreed supervision plans.
• To support the implementation of the country’s IFD/ICS portfolio operations so that the counterpart can effectively execute the operations under its responsibility. In addition, to continuously evaluate the institutional capacity of all project implementation entities at the national level.
• Provide technical inputs for reviewing the mid-term and final evaluations of the country’s IFD/ICS portfolio operations and guide the formulation of the corresponding reports.
• Actively participate in the IFD/ICS knowledge agenda by developing knowledge products and studies such as technical notes, dissemination pieces, among others.
• Support the coordination of IFD/ICS participation in the programming and development processes of sector and country strategies.
• Actively participate in the dissemination and social marketing of knowledge products, operations, workshops and seminars and other activities of IFD/ICS, as well as represent and participate in events related to topics of interest to IFD/ICS and the IDB.

What you need

• Education : Master’s degree in Public Administration, Economics, International Development, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the position
• Experience : At least 5 years of professional experience in public administration in government, international organizations, consulting firms, or similar institutions, including relevant experience in project design and/or management, public policy and/or program analysis, and program evaluation. Direct experience in the implementation of projects involving coordination with public sector entities will be considered an asset.
• Languages : Fluency in Spanish and English, both spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of one of the Bank’s other official languages ​​(French or Portuguese) is desirable.

Requirements

• Citizenship : You are a citizen of Peru or a citizen of one of our 48 member countries, with legal residence or permission to work in Peru
• Consanguinity : You do not have any family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest or IDB Lab.

Type of contract and duration

• Contract Type : Full-time national consultant.
• Duration : 12 months.
• Work Location : On site.

What do we offer?

• A competitive compensation package
• Leave and holidays: 2 days per month of contract + paternity leave regardless of gender
• Health insurance: The IDB Group provides a monthly allowance for the purchase of health insurance.
• Savings plan: The IDB Group cares about your future and, depending on the length of the contract, you will receive an allowance for a monthly savings plan.
• Development support: We offer learning opportunities to enhance your professional profile, such as seminars, one-on-one career advice, and much more.
• Health and wellness: Access to our Health Services Center that offers employees preventive care and health education.

Our Culture

At the IDB, we work to ensure that everyone can contribute their best and be authentic in their work, while finding their purpose. Our team constantly strives for excellence, and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions

In our commitment to innovation, we intentionally include all voices, foster a sense of belonging, and promote equity. We welcome people from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives.

We ensure that people with disabilities receive reasonable accommodations to participate in the interview process. If you need an adjustment to complete this application, please email us at [email protected].