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 energetic individual to help enhance the impact of Infrastructure and Energy Department (INE) operations, including their relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability through better design, implementation, and evaluation of our operations.
The Infrastructure and Energy Sector (INE/INE) is responsible for more than 30% of IDB's loans, managing a portfolio exceeding USD $20 billion, which includes the sectors of Energy, Transportation, Water and sanitation, and Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). INE’s mission is to enhance the quality and relevance of the financial and knowledge products and services the Bank provides to borrowing countries.
What you’ll do
- Support INE's project teams throughout the entire project cycle, including design, approval, implementation monitoring, and closing. Identify opportunities for improvement and assist in resolving implementation challenges.
- Review and offer guidance on key operational and approval documents, ensuring they are high-quality, strategically aligned, and comply with Bank policies, procedures, and fiduciary requirements.
- Assist in the preparation and review of INE's operations across various subsectors (energy, transport, water and sanitation, and PPPs, including the analysis of economic, financial, environmental, social, and development impacts.
- Contribute to the design and oversight of execution mechanisms for complex loan operations and technical assistance programs, working closely with divisional teams.
- Monitor portfolio performance using reports, databases, and dashboards. Identify risks and systemic issues and recommend corrective actions to support portfolio reviews and decision-making.
- Participate in quality and risk review processes, and provide feedback to teams on technical, strategic, and risk aspects of operational proposals.
- Develop high-quality briefs, technical inputs, presentations, and corporate deliverables for management, donors, and corporate units, translating complex information into clear and actionable messages.
- Support the development of operational knowledge products (including lessons learned) and contribute to their dissemination.
- Provide assistance with strategic discussions (e.g., Board committees) and other tasks related to the effective preparation and execution of INE’s portfolio.
What you'll need
- Education: Master’s degree in economics, public policy, or other fields relevant to the role’s responsibilities.
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Experience: At least 5 years of experience in the following:
- Experience working with the Latin America and Caribbean region.
- Demonstrated expertise in data analysis for the management.
- identification, preparation, and execution of projects.
- Experience in infrastructure projects at a multilateral institution is desirable.
- Proficiency in report writing, strategy analysis, as well as communication and dissemination of knowledge.
- Languages: Proficiency in oral and written Spanish and English. French and Portuguese are desirable.
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, 12 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 office amenities (as available): Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, spouse career support, and other
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.