Job Description
City:  Washington DC
Company:  IDB
Posting End Date:  March 4, 2026

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 an enthusiastic, analytical and organized Project Assistant Consultant. As Project Assistant consultant, you will provide support to the Social Protection and Labor Markets Division as a member of project teams along the life cycle of Bank operations, such as loans, technical cooperation’s (TC), knowledge products and publication process. In addition, as part of the responsibilities derived from operation’s activities, you will provide administrative support to guarantee successful missions and operational processes. The selected candidate will report to the Division Chief Social Protection & Labor Markets. 

You will work in the Social Protection and Labor Markets (SPL) Division, part of the Social (SCL) Sector. This team is responsible for providing a holistic approach to social protection and labor market policies that can improve resilience against risks, drive productivity growth, lower labor informality, and reduce poverty.

What you’ll do

  • Edit and proofread operational and knowledge documents produced by Division teams.
  • Review operational documentation, to ensure quality of final product and accurate application of relevant guidelines.
  • Provide support in updating and creating reports using IDB platforms/databases and tools
  • Perform administrative functions in support of the work of the operational team and of the Division, such as preparing and processing mission travel documentation, replying to project/program-related inquiries, and drafting memos.
  • Prepare, update and follow up on schedules for Loan Projects by compiling all schedules regularly, identify potential delays and communicate accordingly with Project Team Leaders, Division’s Chief and operational team, as needed.
  • In coordination with the operational team support actively in activities and production of documents related to preparation and approval of Loan Proposals and TC, assigned according to the Division’s pipeline every year.
  • Respond to requests from Social Protection and Labor Markets (SPL) operations mailbox.
  • Support the publication process within Social Protection and Labor Markets (SPL)

What you'll need

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in administration, accounting, economics, engineer or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.
  • Experience: At least 2 years of progressive experience in reviewing and editing operational or policy documents, tracking project timelines and compiling reports from internal systems.
  • Languages: Proficiency in English and one of the other Bank official languages (Spanish, French or Portuguese) is required.

Requirements

  • Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our .We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents. 
  • Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to 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 consultant Full-Time, 14 months (up to 48 months, subject to eligibility).

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 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 offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies.

On-site position with the occasional flexibility of teleworking.

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, 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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