Human Resources - Leadership Development (Specialist) Sr Associate

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

We are looking for a Leadership Development and Effectiveness Sr Associate/ Specialist to drive the Inter-American Development Bank's (IDB) culture evolution initiative and implement the new Culture Commitments and Leadership Standards across the organization, with a particular focus on the Country Offices. The ideal candidate is a trusted culture champion and facilitator of learning, skilled at engaging leaders and teams to translate values into everyday behaviors. They are a proactive and results-oriented change agent, with strong communication skills and the credibility to influence at all levels. The position is based in Washington, DC.

What you’ll do

• Design and facilitate learning experiences, workshops, and interventions that strengthen leadership effectiveness and bring our culture and values to life.
• Equip leaders and teams to apply our leadership standards and cultural commitments in real work, decision-making, and team interactions.
• Deliver impactful sessions that create behavior shifts, build trust, and strengthen collaboration across levels and functions.
• Embed leadership and culture into organizational processes and systems through developing leadership behaviors and capability-building.
• Translate organizational insights into actionable tools and practices that accelerate leader growth, organizational performance, and behavior change.
• Provide guidance on strategies that enhance leadership alignment, engagement, and accountability across the organization.
• Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture, building trust and credibility among colleagues.
• Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, articulating complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement and drive continuous enhancement of processes and behaviors.
• Enable leaders and teams to live, model, and embed desired behaviors through learning, communication, and engagement strategies.

What you'll need

Education: Master’s Degree in Education, Leadership, Human Resources, Social Sciences, Change Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Administration or relevant topic.

Experience:

• At least three years of work experience.
• Proven ability to drive organizational change and communicate complex ideas effectively across all levels.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to build trust, engage diverse audiences, and influence without authority.
• Ability to craft compelling narratives and messages that inspire behavioral change.
• Experience in fostering an inclusive workplace and successfully implementing culture-related and/ or change programs.
• Demonstrated multicultural competence and ability to work effectively across diverse teams and cultural contexts.
• International experience or background that reflects a global mindset and cross-cultural awareness.
  
  

Prior experience in, or strong familiarity with, multilateral or international organizations, preferably within development, policy, or related sectors.

Languages: Proficiency in English and one of the other Bank official languages (Spanish, French or Portuguese)

Requirements

Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our . We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you.

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 that 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.
• On-site position with the occasional flexibility of teleworking.
• Health and well-being: Access to our Health Services Center that 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 (country specific): Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, spouse career support, and others.

Our culture

At the IDB Group, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence, and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions. 

In our efforts to drive innovation, we intentionally include all voices, cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives. 

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at accommodations@iadb.org.