Energy Analyst and Content Creator - Consultant

We improve lives

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 Energy Division (ENE) is responsible for conceptualizing, preparing, supporting execution, and supervises the IDB’s operations related to energy. Its functions include preparing the Bank sector policies, strategies, operational guidelines and programs in energy; conducting relevant research and analytical work, best practices, and case studies in the sector; and provides specialized sectoral technical support to activities and operations in borrowing member countries.

The Knowledge Team of the Energy Division leads the identification and development of groundbreaking analytical work and research products, using robust theoretical and empirical tools to inform effective policy design and decision-making in the sector. The consultant will work under the supervision of the ENE Knowledge Coordinator and will provide comprehensive support to the ENE Division Chief.

We are looking for a communicative, collaborative, and detail-oriented energy analyst and content creator. In this role, you will draft policy briefs and presentations, collect and analyze data, develop and maintain databases and analytical tools, and contribute to policy notes, talking points, presentations and external content to disseminate the work done by the Energy Division. Your work will ensure the delivery of high-quality outputs that inform impactful decision-making in the energy sector.

What you’ll do

• Create data-driven documents and visualizations, such as charts, presentations, and interactive material, to enhance the communication of complex information to decision-makers.
• Assist in preparing technical and non-technical speeches and keynote addresses for the ENE Division Chief, tailored to various audiences such as policymakers, stakeholders, and international forums.
• Develop short articles, blogs, or op-eds showcasing the organization’s insights on energy issues, in alignment with strategic priorities.
• Track and summarize emerging trends, technologies, and policies in the energy sector, providing regular updates to inform strategic discussions.
• Develop talking points and materials to address critical or time-sensitive issues, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Draft content for the ENE’s social media presence, highlighting key initiatives, achievements, and insights.
• Develop and maintain a repository of presentations, briefs, and other communication materials for the Division’s use, organized for quick access and reuse.
• Assist the ENE Division Chief with external relations and communications related activities in coordination with the IDB communications team.

What you'll need

• Education: master’s degree in economics, or Public Policy, Environmental Science, International Relations (with strong quantitative background), or a related field in an accredited university.   
• Experience: At least five years of experience in energy analysis, content creation, speechwriting and copywriting on technical topics.   
• Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.
• Skills: Expertise in creating visually appealing and impactful presentations (e.g., PowerPoint and data visualization.), ability to extract insights from complex datasets and present them in a clear, concise manner.

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, with a possibility of renewal for up to 24 additional months (for a total of 36 months), based on good performance.
• Work Location: On site. Washington D.C.

What we offer

• A competitive compensation packages.

• 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 help 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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