We improve lives
IDB Invest is the private sector arm of the IDB Group and an international financial institution committed to addressing the development needs of Latin America and the Caribbean. Our mission is to support sustainable enterprises and projects that deliver financial results while maximizing social and environmental impact in the region.
IDB Invest operates in 26 countries, structured across four geographic regions and three industry verticals: Infrastructure and Energy, Financial Intermediaries, and Corporates.
In support of a new transformative business model “Originate to Share” our shareholders recently approved a $3.5 billion capitalization. This will allow IDB Invest to significantly scale up its investments, nearly doubling annual financing from approximately $8 billion to $19 billion, and unlocking greater private sector participation to drive development and climate impact across the region.
About this position
The Strategy, Planning and Synergies Office (SPK) provides the backbone to articulate and deploy strategic priorities across the Group, including through developing and implementing the strategic direction provided by IDB Invest's basic strategic documents (eg, business plan, country strategies), and creating value by coordinating different parts of the organization: realizing synergies between business units, fostering the exchange of best practices or providing centralized shared services
What you’ll do
Strategy formulation:
- Participate in the preparation and approval process of IDBG strategy documents, highlighting the expected role of IDB Invest to foster the advancement of the prioritized strategic objectives and pillars at the country and sector level.
- Support dialogue with high-level country stakeholders through the preparation of background material, and participation in outreach activities.
- Draft analysis of historical IDB Invest’s operational information to inform future strategy, and lessons learned.
Private sector country diagnostics:
- Contribute to the preparation of analytical work related to private sector development. This includes:
- Economic analysis: Identify the contribution of the private sector to development outcomes at the economy level, such as jobs and economic output.
- Sector analysis: identify business trends, map and evaluate operational models and experience of private sector involvement, challenges and bottlenecks for private sector participation, such as regulatory and institutional constraints and other market failures that impede the realization of business opportunities that promote sustainable growth.
- Support multidisciplinary SPK teams by consolidating policy recommendations on development through the private sector.
- Contribute to the preparation of Country Program Reviews, with the private sector perspective, conducting analyses of relevance, alignment and contribution of transactions to each Country Strategy.
- Participate in the drafting and dissemination of country and sector-focused knowledge products.
- Understand market stakeholders, including private sector actors, other private sector multilateral organizations and their regulatory bodies and follow market developments.
What you'll need
Education: An advanced degree (at least a Master's, MBA, or equivalent) in Economics, Business Administration, international development, public administration or related disciplines.
Experience: At least 5 years of professional experience in applied economic or sector analytical work/ strategy development (infrastructure, corporates or financial markets). Candidate must feel comfortable applying quantitative and qualitative approaches to economic and sector issues, as well as following real-time market development information to inform strategy. Knowledge of private-public sector issues, knowledge and/or experience working with private sector actors, development organizations or management consulting is relevant for this position, as well as knowledge of Latin America and the Caribbean economies.
Language Skills: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.
Requirements
Citizenship: Must be eligible to work in job location(s) without the need for sponsorship.
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
National consultant Full-Time, 12 months (up to 48 months, if applicable).
What we offer
The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee’s life. These benefits include:
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A competitive compensation package
- Leave and vacations: 2 days per month of contract + gender-neutral parental leave.
- Health Insurancethe 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.
- Hybrid and flexible work schedule
- Development support: We offer learning opportunities to boost your professional profile, such as seminars, 1:1 professional counseling, and much more.
- Health and well-being: Access to our Health Services Center that provides preventive care and health education for employees.
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 .
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