IDB Lead Specialist on Project Performance – PCR/XSR Validations Jobs United States 2024
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Location:
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Salary:negotiable / YEAR
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Job type:FULL_TIME
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Posted:6 months ago
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Category:Programme and Project Management
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Deadline:09/07/2024
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB DETAILS:
Inter-American Development Bank Jobs 2024 – United States International Jobs. Inter-American Development Bank looking for “ Lead Specialist on Project Performance – PCR/XSR Validations”. Applicants with an Advanced degree may apply on or before 15-Jul-24.
Inter-American Development Bank Lead Specialist on Project Performance – PCR/XSR Validations Jobs 2024
The Inter-American Development Bank has published a job vacancy announcement on 24/06/2024 for qualified applicants to fill in the vacant post of Lead Specialist on Project Performance – PCR/XSR Validations to be based in , United States.
Company Name: Inter-American Development Bank
Job Title: Lead Specialist on Project Performance – PCR/XSR Validations
Duty Station: , United States
Country: United States
Application Deadline: 15-Jul-24
Responsibilities:
- Lead OVE’s annual PCR/XSR validation cycle, which requires: (i) distributing the validation work among OVE staff and consultants and overseeing timely delivery; (ii) training and guiding evaluators on how to apply existing guidelines; (iii) conducting quality assurance of all validations to ensure quality and consistency across validations as well as correct application of PCR and XSR guidelines and OVE guidance documents; (iv) managing OVE’s interactions with management in the review of draft validations; (v) overseeing the final on-time delivery of OVE validations to management for reporting in the Development Effectiveness Overview.
- Lead the preparation of OVE’s annual PCR/XSR report to be submitted to the Boards of Directors in a timely manner in accordance with OVE’s annual work plan. This includes analyzing the results of OVE’s assessment of the IDB and IDB Invest project performance and quality of self-evaluations, identifying trends, key findings, and recommendations for Management, and presenting to the Board of Directors, as necessary.
- Recommend improvements as necessary, to enhance the efficiency of OVE’s annual PCR/XSR validation cycle, contributing to the development of innovative approaches to conduct the validation exercise.
- Contribute to the training and development of others and coach and mentor junior staff to build technical expertise.
- Represent OVE in discussions with management and the Boards regarding the interpretation and/or modifications to existing PCR and XSR guidelines.
- Represent OVE in trainings offered by management to IDB Group staff on how to prepare PCR and XSRs.
- Build connections with oversight offices of other institutions to discuss best practices in these types of exercises.
- Contribute to other activities aimed at furthering OVE’s mission and improving the quality of its work, notably by providing technical or methodological advice; providing guidance to and mentoring junior staff, research fellows, and consultants; leading or contributing to the development of other evaluation products; and actively participating in ad hoc working groups and other OVE initiatives.
Requirements:
Education: Master’s degree in evaluation, economics, finance, engineering, social policy, public policy, or related field, with solid knowledge of international development issues.
Experience: At least 15 years of relevant hands-on experience in economic development, including professional experience in monitoring, evaluation and development effectiveness in development contexts, a policy or operational position in a government, multilateral organization, donor agency, think tank, NGO, consulting firm or private financier. Experience at least one of the following is highly desirable: designing and leading evaluations of public policies, development programs, or projects; leading learning and knowledge management activities; conducting operations at the IDB or other multilateral organization or donor agency; working in the LAC region.
Language: Proficiency in English is required. Additional knowledge of Spanish, French or Portuguese a plus. Spanish is highly desirable so if you are not proficient, we will ask you to commit to learning once you join us, since the skill is essential for long-term success in this role.
Key Skills:
- Mentor and develop.
- Promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.
- Focus on clients.
- Communicate and influence.
- Innovate and try new things.
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