Location
The position can be based in any of the following city: Washington DC (United States).
We improve lives
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 Office of Strategy, Knowledge and Synergies (SPK) implements strategic priorities at IDB Invest by coordinating with different departments, developing strategic direction, and creating knowledge solutions. It generates country/sector-focused knowledge and leads efforts to make IDB Invest a knowledge-driven institution. The office coordinates and monitors IDB Invest’s synergies with the rest of the IDB Group. Lastly, the office coordinates IDB Invest’s institutional relationships with other partners in the development community.
This position provides technical, analytical, and coordination support to SPK to advance strategic planning and corporate matters, institutional reporting, team development activities, and strategic initiatives across IDB Invest.
What you’ll do
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Support with Board Documents, Board Engagement and OVE:
- Coordinate translation, and timely distribution of documents to the Board of Executive Directors.
- Support the organization and scheduling of preparation meetings with Executive Directors.
- Support Board data access related initiatives.
- Provide assistance with the coordination of the agendas of the two IDB Invest’s Board Committees.
- Support monitoring and reporting activities, including quarterly Board reports and progress updates on Roadmaps.
- Support OVE review cycles.
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Team Development and Engagement:
- Support the Managing Director in the development of the Engagement Improvement Plan for the Division.
- Lead the design and implementation of team development activities aimed at strengthening collaboration and engagement.
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Strategy Articulation and Document Preparation:
- Prepare background materials, debrief notes from meetings, presentations, and briefings.
- Contribute to the drafting and editorial review of strategy documents.
- Provide support in coordinating meetings, note taking and follow-ups.
- Support the development of key strategic initiatives.
- Perform data analysis and visualizations to support internal discussion and strategic documents elaboration.
- Support SPK’s Managing Director agenda and meeting preparation as needed
What you'll need
- Master’s degree in business administration, economics, international development, or a related field.
- Minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience in strategy, management consulting, or development finance.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work and integrate into changing project teams, get up to speed with new topics quickly and carry out analysis with minimal supervision.
- Experience in private sector and development, with exposure to Emerging and Development Markets is highly valued.
- Experience in data visualization tools is a plus.
- Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
Requirements
• Citizenship: No requirements
• 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
-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.
-Hybrid and flexible work schedules.
-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: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, Spouse Career Program, 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 .
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