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About this position
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Partnership and Resource Mobilization Senior Specialist/Specialist to serve as the dedicated liaison between IDB Invest and the Global Partnerships Office (GPS) in IDB.
The position, housed in the Resource Mobilization Division (REM) within GPS, will function as the central coordination and accountability nexus between IDB Invest and GPS. It will ensure strong strategic alignment, operational effectiveness, fiduciary integrity, and consistent service delivery in line with the Service Level Agreement (SLA) and relevant IDB Group policies.
The role plays a critical part in advancing IDB Invest’s business objectives by translating institutional priorities into structured GPS workplans, overseeing execution, and monitoring performance to ensure timely delivery, quality assurance, and compliance with agreed service standards.
REM Leads the IDB Group’s efforts to expand development impact through strategic partnerships that mobilize reimbursable and non-reimbursable resources, knowledge, and innovation. REM works in close coordination with Vice Presidencies of Countries, Sectors, Finance and Administration, Human Resources and Digital Transformation, as well as with IDB Invest and IDB Lab. In recent years, REM has strengthened its focus on designing innovative partnership and financing solutions that leverage donor contributions, catalyze private capital mobilization, and scale impact across the IDB Group.
GPS comprises REM and the Grants and Co-financing Management Unit (GCM), based in Washington, D.C., as well as regional offices in Asia (ASI - Tokyo) and Europe (EUR -Madrid and Brussels).
The objective of the Liaison Position is to:
- Act as the single, accountable coordination point between IDB Invest and GPS;
- Ensure effective implementation of the SLA, including service delivery, performance monitoring, and issue resolution;
- Strengthen strategic alignment between IDB Invest’s business priorities and GPS resource mobilization, partnership, fiduciary, and outreach services; and
- Facilitate transparent communication, risk management, and decision-making across both institutions.
- Support the implementation of IDB Invest’s strategy by enabling scalable partnership platforms and mobilizing donor grant and concessional resources to unlock private capital.
What you’ll do
Strategic Liaison and Institutional Interface - Serve as the primary interface between IDB Invest and GPS/REM, ensuring alignment with IDB Group strategies, effective coordination across units, and delivery of agreed priorities under an SLA and annual workplan.
Resource Mobilization - Support GPS/REM-led efforts to mobilize grants, concessional resources, and innovative financing instruments for IDB Invest, including blended finance, risk-sharing, climate, and structured finance solutions.
Partnership Development and Strategic Account Management - Support the development, management, and prioritization of strategic partnerships relevant to IDB Invest, ensuring institutional continuity, early opportunity identification, and coordinated due diligence.
Strategic Outreach and Global Engagement - Support IDB Invest’s engagement in global fora, investor platforms, and strategic events, including preparation of briefings, talking points, and institutional inputs for senior management.
SLA Implementation, Performance Monitoring, Reporting, and Risk Management - Oversee implementation of SLA commitments, track performance against agreed targets, and proactively identify and escalate operational, fiduciary, and partnership-related risks.
Additional Professional Experience:
- Be familiar with private sector operations of MDBs, including familiarity with concessional finance structures, guarantees, and donor-funded instruments.
- Proven ability to engage and maintain effective working relationships with international development partners, IFIs/MDBs, foundations, and other stakeholders, with strong networking and partnership‑building skills.
- Excellent analytical and writing skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information, develop clear value propositions, and articulate compelling cases for donor and philanthropic support to IDB Invest.
What you'll need
Education: Master’s degree (or equivalent advanced degree) in Finance, MBA, Economics, International Relations, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.
Experience: At least 5 and preferable 10 years of relevant experience in donor fundraising, particularly in the context of development finance, blended finance, foundations and philanthropy.
Languages: Proficiency in English. One of the other Bank official languages (Spanish, French or Portuguese) is desirable.
Additional Professional Experience:
- Be familiar with private sector operations of MDBs, including familiarity with concessional finance structures, guarantees, and donor-funded instruments.
- Proven ability to engage and maintain effective working relationships with international development partners, IFIs/MDBs, foundations, and other stakeholders, with strong networking and partnership‑building skills.
- Excellent analytical and writing skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information, develop clear value propositions, and articulate compelling cases for donor and philanthropic support to IDB Invest
Requirements
• Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries. We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents.
• 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
• Staff: 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, 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.
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