Job Description
City:  Christ Church
Company:  IDB
Posting End Date:  April 1 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 a dynamic and innovative Consultant for the position of Operations Analyst. In this role, you will be an integral part of the IDB Barbados Country Office (CBA) Operations team, reporting to the Chief of Operations and working closely with Sector and Fiduciary Specialists in the design and execution of the Bank’s operations in a variety of thematic areas.

You will  work  in the Country Department Caribbean Unit which is part of the Country Office Barbados.This team is responsable of the implementation of our programs in Barbados;you will work closely with Barbados Government counterparts as well as other public and private sector institutions, as well as with civil society and academia, to identify country development needs; and helpimplement, and monitor the Bank’s Country Strategy. 

What you’ll do

  • Support project planning and design by assisting in the preparation of project documents, drafts of project profiles, and operational plans for technical cooperation projects, while monitoring project approval timelines.
  • Participate in the project design cycle, including supporting the organization of and participation in project preparation missions as required.Provide technical support on Bank operational policies and procedures during project execution, including the preparation of annual operating plans, execution plans, procurement plans, disbursement requests, and other project documentation.
  • Develop and support project supervision activities, including preparing supervision plans, monitoring reports, and results reports, and following up on implementation of recommendations.Review project documentation such as terms of reference, procurement bidding documents, and consultant contracts to ensure alignment with procurement plans and compliance with Bank policies and standards.
  • Support technical, fiduciary, and administrative supervision visits by providing inputs to Sector and Fiduciary Specialists and following up on recommendations made to executing agencies.
  • Coordinate project-related missions, workshops, and logistics, while maintaining updated sector and fiduciary files and information systems.
  • Analyze and process disbursement requests, validate eligibility of expenses, input financial transactions into Bank systems, assist with budget transfers, and monitor disbursement projections in coordination with specialists.
  • Serve as a primary liaison with Project Execution Units (PEUs), responding to requests for technical, administrative, and operational support while maintaining strong working relationships.
  • Monitor project implementation and results, proactively identifying implementation challenges, tracking progress against results matrices, supporting project closure activities, and contributing to the preparation of Project Completion Reports (PCRs).

What you'll need

Education: Master’s degree in business administration, Economics, Finance, Engineering or other fields relevant to the responsabilities of the role.

Experience: At least 5years of progressive  experience in administration of projects financed by multilateral development institutions or other external donors. 

Languages:  Proficency in English. 

Requirements

  • Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our . Must be eligible to work in job  locations(s) without the need for sponsorship.

  • 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

National consultant Full-Time, 12 months (up to 48 months, subject to eligibility).

What we offer

  • A competitive compensation package.
  • Leave 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.
  • 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 well-being: Access to our Health Services Center that provides preventive care and health education for employees.

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 accommodations@iadb.org.
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