We improve lives
IDB Invest is the private sector arm of the IDB Group committed to supporting the sustainable development of Latin America and the Caribbean through the private sector. Our mission is to finance, structure, and mobilize capital for companies and projects that support economic growth, resilience, and long-term development across the region.
IDB Invest operates in 26 countries, structured across four geographic regions and three industry verticals: Infrastructure and Energy, Financial Institutions, and Corporates.
As part of its evolving business model, “Originate to Share,” IDB Invest is expanding its capacity to mobilize private capital and scale development impact across Latin America and the Caribbean, supported by a $3.5 billion capitalization from its shareholders. The model strengthens IDB Invest’s ability to originate high-quality assets, structure innovative financial solutions, and connect global capital with opportunities across the region.
About this position
IDB Invest is seeking a B2B Marketing & Business Communications professional to support the Business Planning team in positioning the institution across key industries. You will strengthen how IDB Invest communicates the value, innovation, and development impact of its portfolio to external audiences, clients, and partners.
You will work closely with the marketing team, internal business teams, the communications team, and industry leaders to coordinate marketing and communications activities linked to transactions, events, and high-profile awards. You will use marketing tools, content management platforms, and stakeholder databases to plan, execute, and monitor initiatives that enhance brand positioning in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The role covers the end-to-end lifecycle of business communications: from identifying opportunities and drafting materials, to coordinating cross-functional inputs, executing events, and measuring outcomes. You will support signings, closing ceremonies, awards applications, and event organization.
This position is strategically relevant to IDB Invest's mission of advancing private sector-led development. By elevating the visibility of transactions and recognitions, you will contribute to client engagement, partner attraction, and IDB Invest's leadership in development finance.
What you’ll do
You will support marketing and business communications activities that position IDB Invest's transactions, events, and award-worthy achievements across strategic industries. Each task below is expected to produce a concrete deliverable aligned with institutional priorities.
- Business transactions communications: deliver communications support for deals, producing tailored messaging that highlights financial innovation and development impact.
- Awards: maintain an updated inventory of high-profile awards across IDB Invest's strategic industries, support the application to strategic awards; track outcomes and consolidate a knowledge base to strengthen future submissions; coordinate IDB Invest's participation in ceremonies.
- Business Events: support the coordination of business events, coordinating agendas, logistics, invitations, vendors, and stakeholder engagement and document outcomes and engagement metrics through structured post-event reports.
- Contact management and event follow-up: maintain accurate stakeholder contact records and update event-related information before and after each event, including invitation and attendance status, participant details, engagement notes, follow-up actions, and relevant outcomes.
- Marketing campaigns: support content initiatives and campaigns that reinforce IDB Invest's positioning in Latin America and the Caribbean.
What you'll need
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communication, International Relations, or other relevant fields. Additional certifications or specialized training in B2B marketing, communications, or event management are desirable. Continuous professional development in digital marketing, content strategy, or stakeholder engagement is a plus.
- Experience: At least 4 years of experience in B2B marketing and communications, including business positioning, events, content creation, and campaigns. Proven track record coordinating diverse stakeholders in large complex organizations such as multilaterals, development banks, or global corporations. Demonstrated experience in event organization, communications coordination, and development of communications materials is indispensable. Solid understanding of private sector-led development in Latin America and the Caribbean and the role of financial institutions. Basic experience in database management for tracking contacts, awards, events, and communications assets. Excellent writing skills with the ability to produce clear, compelling, audience-tailored content in English and Spanish.
- Technical Skills: Strong command of B2B marketing and communications tools and methodologies. Experience with content management systems, email marketing platforms, and social media channels. Basic proficiency in database management and CRM tools to organize stakeholders, awards, and campaigns. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Familiarity with analytics and reporting tools to track media coverage, engagement, and campaign performance.
- Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.
Requirements
- Citizenship: You are either a citizenship or a resident with legal permit to work in your country of residency.
- 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
- Type of contract: Products and External Services Consultant (PEC)
- Length of contract: 3 months
- Work Location: Remote
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.
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