Analytical support for analysis and generation of social information consultant – SCL/SCL
Post of duty: Washington, DC
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
SCL has embarked on a transformative journey over the past three years in response to the prevailing challenges stemming from fragmented data management practices and limited data sharing within the organization. Central to this endeavor has been the establishment of a centralized data repository, coupled with the formulation of rigorous protocols, quality standards, data cleanliness procedures, and metadata management frameworks. This concerted effort has created a governance structure to harmonize the utilization of data sources across the social sector. At the heart of this transformation lies a powerful tool that serves as the primary conduit for aggregating internally generated data, data acquired through collaborative agreements, and exploring internal and external datasets critical for informed analysis and decision-making.
To propel this ongoing evolution, the Social Sector is seeking an exceptional individual who is not only dynamic and self-motivated but also possesses an acute attention to detail. We are in search of a Data Scientist who will play a pivotal role in advancing the development and optimization of the SCL Data Ecosystem.
The Social Sector (SCL) is a multidisciplinary team convinced that investing in people is the way to improve lives and overcome the development challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean. Jointly with the countries in the region, The Social Sector formulates public policy solutions to reduce poverty and improve the delivery of education, work, social protection, and health services. The objective is to advance a more productive region, with equal opportunities for men and women and greater inclusion of the most vulnerable groups.
This consultancy aims to enhance SCL's technical and research capabilities by leveraging existing empirical data, acquiring new data as needed, and actively participating in various research initiatives focused on addressing social issues. The consultant will provide valuable technical support by conducting in-depth analyses of existing and newly collected empirical data. Additionally, they will play a pivotal role in generating high-quality analytical reports, encompassing quantitative and qualitative analyses, to drive evidence-based decision-making within the organization. Strong project management skills and collaborative engagement with all divisions within the Social Sector are crucial, aiming to cultivate an environment of integration, innovation, and heightened efficiency in our data-driven initiatives.
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Our culture
At the IDB Group we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work, willing to try new approaches without fear, and where they are accountable and rewarded for their actions.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) are at the center of our organization. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and encourage women, LGBTQ+ people, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job interview process. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at diversity@iadb.org to request reasonable accommodation to complete this application.
Our Human Resources Team reviews carefully every application.
About the IDB Group
The IDB Group, composed of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IDB Lab offers flexible financing solutions to its member countries to finance economic and social development through lending and grants to public and private entities in Latin America and the Caribbean.
About IDB
We work to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Through financial and technical support for countries working to reduce poverty and inequality, we help improve health and education and advance infrastructure. Our aim is to achieve development in a sustainable, climate-friendly way. With a history dating back to 1959, today we are the leading source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean. We provide loans, grants, and technical assistance; and we conduct extensive research. We maintain a strong commitment to achieving measurable results and the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability.