IDB : Technical and Analytical Support Consultant – Washington DC
JOB DETAIL
Post of duty: Headquarters – Washington, DC, United States.
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:
IFD is looking for a service-oriented, dynamic and motivated professional to join our team to support the ongoing improvement of the quality of our department’s operational products, specifically by providing technical and analytical support for oversight of the preparation and supervision of loans.
You will collaborate with the operations team, as part of the IFD Front Office, and will have the opportunity to impact the quality and effectiveness of the Department’s loan project proposals, help enhance the performance of its loan portfolio and support its operational agenda in all areas of IFD.
What you’ll do:
- Conduct technical reviews of IFD’s sovereign-guaranteed operations presented to the Eligibility Review Meeting (ERM), Quality and Risk Review (QRR – and post-QRR), Operations Policy Committee (OPC), and Board of Directors. This includes ensuring operations meet the technical quality and policy standards of the Department and the Bank, with special attention to institutional/financial/economic analyses, project management tools, risk assessment, risk mitigation, overall document quality including a clear theory of change/program logic, development effectiveness framework including the definition of clear objectives, quantifiable and precise indicators, and adequate monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
- Providing technical and operational support to project teams in institutional strengthening projects in sectors that include transparency, digital governance and innovation, fiscal management, public expenditure, productive and sustainable financial opportunities for SMEs, citizen security & justice.
- Collaborate on developing initiatives designed to improve effectiveness of the IFD Management’s operational work, including data gathering and analysis, and implementing digital solutions and automation tools to promote efficiency in managing project pipeline and portfolio.
- Prepare inputs to support IFD’s pipeline monitoring and portfolio in execution throughout the project cycle, including analytical reports on project preparation and approval with key findings and actionable recommendations to IFD Management and Divisions.
- Participate in a broad range of other activities providing research, technical, and operational support for the Department, as requested by the supervisor.
What you’ll need:
- Education: Master’s degree in economics, public policy, public administration, international relations, political science or related field, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.
- Experience: At least five (5) years of relevant, applied professional experience, with a strong background in project design and/or management, evaluability, monitoring and evaluation. Experience in LAC’s public sector and/or international development organizations is highly desirable. Knowledge of IDB policies, instruments, procedures and systems is also highly desirable.
- Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is a plus.
Key skills:
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to partner and work effectively with others.
- Ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously, perform well under pressure and with minimal supervision.
- Excellent written and communication skills.
- Organized with an inclination for strategic planning.
- Strong project and portfolio management skills and/or evaluation background.
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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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree .o
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: No requirements
