Location:

Washington DC, United States
Salary:

negotiable / YEAR
Job type:

FULL_TIME
Posted:

3 months ago
Category:

Communication and Advocacy, Economic Development
Deadline:

16/08/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is dedicated to supporting Latin American and Caribbean countries by financing and advising on projects that drive economic development and regional integration. Its focus includes fostering innovation, improving infrastructure, and addressing social challenges through strategic investments and policy guidance. By leveraging its extensive expertise and regional knowledge, the IDB aims to stimulate sustainable growth and enhance the quality of life across the Americas.

JOB SUMMARY

Economics and Strategic Communications Lead Specialist

The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.

About this position

The Executive Vice President (EVP), as the Chief Operating Officer of the institution and under the guidance of the Board of Executive Directors and the President of the Bank, is responsible for the operation of the Bank and provides day-to-day management oversight of and direction to the Vice Presidents and all other senior staff.

The EVP also oversees the quality control and risk management of all Bank operations and serves as chair of all Management committees responsible for the Bank’s operational activities.

You will be part of a dedicated and multidisciplinary team, with a leadership role in operational and corporate matters and with specific responsibilities exercised while working on projects, tasks and activities (operational and corporate) geared to advise the EVP, senior management and the Bank teams.

This position provides a dual function: 1) lead the assessment of policy based operations, Special development loans SDLs and economic aspects of all other IDB operations; and 2) advise in the processes and activities related strategic communication in macro and micro economic matters with high level internal and external stakeholders.

What you’ll do:

The Economics and Communications Lead Specialist will have a key role in addressing important matters for the Inter-American Development Bank.

As part of our diverse and dedicated team, you will have the chance to make a substantial impact on the bank’s operational and corporate concerns. Your knowledge in development economics and communication will be utilized to provide guidance to senior management and influential internal and external individuals.

Although youwill work in all sectors of the economy, it is expected that your strong background in economics and strategic communications give you theability to advise operational teams and Executive Vice President in aspects such as applied microeconomics in diverse sectors, the relevant public policy best practices, and the interlinkages between the sectorial agendas and macroeconomic policies (i.e.

structural reform, social impact under economic instability and sustainable funding of social programs).

In this context and working independently and with minimal oversight from the Executive Vice President, you will:

Take charge of developing and implementing communication plans rooted in comprehensive economic analysis.
Improve methods and channels of communication for economic matters
Coordinate corporate policies and processes with operational goals
Contribute to the economic work and tasks of the Executive Vice President
Review operations and provide technical recommendations for project negotiation
Analyze alternatives for economic policy formulation and postures
Establish and nurture connections within the IDB Group and external partners
Generate and share knowledge on effective strategies and insights gained from experience
Contribute to the training and development of others

Qualifications – External

What you will need:

Education: Master’s degree (PhD preferred) in economics and graduate or undergraduate studies in journalism, political science, public relations or other areas related to communication will be a plus.
Experience: A minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in economic policy analysis, strategic communications, strategic advisory, and/or evaluation.

Experience in another Multilateral Development Bank will be a plus.

Languages: Proficiency in English and one of the other Bank official languages (Spanish, French or Portuguese) is required. Outstanding writing skills in English will be a plus.

Key skills:

Learn continuously.
Collaborate and share knowledge.
Focus on clients.
Communicate and influence.
Innovate and try new things.

Requirements:

Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries.
Consanguinity: You have no 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:

International Staff Contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement.

What we offer:

The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee’s life.

These benefits include:

A competitive compensation package, including an annual base salary expressed on a net- of-tax basis
Leaves and vacations: 24 days of paid time off + 8 personal days + sick leave + gender- neutral parental leave
Health Insurance: IDB Group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust medical benefits program which covers medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs.
Pension plan: defined benefit pension plan that provides financial security and support employees in planning for their future.
We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family, when it applies
Hybrid and flexible work schedules
Health and wellbeing: Access to our Health Services Center which provides preventive care and health education for employees.
Development support: We offer tools to boost your professional profile such as mentoring, 1:1 professional counseling, training and learning opportunities, language classes, mobility options, among others.
Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, Spouse Career Program, and others.

A candidate has been pre-identified for this position and may apply.

However, this remains a competitive process and other qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be duly considered.

Our culture

At the IDB Group we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work, willing to try new approaches without fear, and where they are accountable and rewarded for their actions.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) are at the center of our organization.

We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and encourage women, LGBTQ+ people, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job interview process.

If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at diversity@iadb.org to request reasonable accommodation to complete this application.

Our Human Resources Team reviews every application carefully.

About the IDB Group

The IDB Group, composed of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IDB Lab offers flexible

financing solutions to its member countries to finance economic and social development through lending and grants to public and private entities in Latin America and the Caribbean.

About IDB

We work to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Through financial and technical support for countries working to reduce poverty and inequality, we help improve health and education and advance infrastructure.

Our aim is to achieve development in a sustainable, climate-friendly way. With a history dating back to 1959, today we are the leading source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean. We provide loans, grants, and technical assistance; and we conduct extensive research. We maintain a strong commitment to achieving measurable results and the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability.

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