Location:

Washington DC, United States
Salary:

negotiable / YEAR
Job type:

CONTRACTOR
Posted:

2 months ago
Category:
Deadline:

26/08/2024

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

Post of duty: Washington D.C

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

We are looking for a self-driven, detail-oriented, and highly organized bilingual paralegal consultant to support the Office of the Sanctions Officer (SOO) in reviewing and processing sanctions cases.

The Sanctions Officer (SO) serves as the first tier (first instance) of the IDB Group’s Sanctions System.

The Sanctions System addresses allegations of prohibited practices—including corruption, fraud, coercion, collusion, obstruction, and misappropriation—in IDB Group-financed operations.

The Office of Institutional Integrity (OII) investigates such claims and submits Statements of Charges and Evidence (SOE) to the SO. The SO works independently to ensure fair and thorough evaluation of all cases, following established Sanctions Procedures. The SO’s duties include a detailed examination of the SOE, overseeing the presentation of counterarguments and evidence by those under investigation, and adjudicating the validity of the allegations based on the evidence.

If an allegation is substantiated, the SO imposes sanctions in line with the Sanctions Procedures.

What you’ll do

Spearhead case file administration and system management as the primary responsible party, including: systematically organizing all physical and digital records; managing the Case Management System (CMS) and ez-Share repository; serving as the primary liaison with IT and OII for CMS matters; and coordinating closely with the SOO’s assistant to ensure efficient document handling and data management across all SOO operations.
Execute logistical and administrative duties for issuing all documents, including verifying their accuracy and consistency, producing copies, assembling binders, confirming addresses, and overseeing courier dispatches to ensure prompt delivery.

Record, track, and manage all deadlines and data related to sanctions cases.

Create and maintain calendars of events for each case and the team.

Coordinate and review the translation of case-related and other documents.
Draft, format, proofread, and finalize case-related correspondence in English and Spanish; draft PowerPoint presentations, talking points, communication materials, and meeting minutes.
Coordinate with the SOO’s assistant to generate and present statistical data, graphs, and results to aid in crafting tailored reports, including periodic reports for the IDB Group Board of Directors.

Coordinate with communications officers inside the Bank on behalf of the unit to produce and disseminate the SOO’s deliverables, such as public reports, press releases, and workshops.
Coordinate the design and maintenance of the SOO’s internal and external web pages and the SOO’s public sanction summaries list.
Research assigned issues using existing case files and alternative sources (e.g., the internet, online portals, or other databases), analyze information, and summarize findings.

What you’ll need

Education: Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate.
Experience: At least 2 years of relevant paralegal experience or combination with equivalent education (BCL, LLB, JD)
Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required.

Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.

Key skills

Demonstrates proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and is familiar with CMSs or CRM systems such as Salesforce.

Prioritizes client needs and satisfaction as a central aspect of service delivery.
Champions innovation by embracing and experimenting with new ideas and technologies.
Fosters collaboration and sharing knowledge to build a robust and informed team environment.
Committed to continuous learning to stay abreast of industry developments and maintain professional growth.
Possesses strong communication skills to influence and persuade a diverse audience effectively.

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:

Type of contract: International Consultant Full-Time.
Length of contract: 12 months.
Work Location: On site.

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.
Leaves and vacations: 2 days per month of contract + gender- neutral parental leave.
Health Insurance: the IDB Group provides a monthly allowance for the purchase of health insurance.
Savings plan:The IDB Group cares about your future, depending on the length of the contract, you will receive a monthly savings plan allowance.
We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies.
Hybrid and flexible work schedules.
Development support: We offer learning opportunities to boost your professional profile such as seminars, 1:1 professional counseling, and much more.
Health and wellbeing: Access to our Health Services Center which provides preventive care and health education for all employees.
Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, and others.

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 carefully every application.

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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