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IFD/FMM - Research and knowledge management support - Consultant

Location: Washington D.C.

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 well-organized, dynamic and willing-to-learn consultant to incorporate to our team. The objective of this consultancy is to support the work carried out by the FMM division in the development and dissemination of knowledge products, in the analysis of the effectiveness of FMM interventions, and the preparation and execution of loans and technical cooperation.

What you will do:

Working in close coordination with the team leader(s), the assignment entails:

· Collaborate with the FMM team in research projects, performing tasks such as: (i) gathering data and producing datasets; (ii) producing literature reviews; (iii) performing econometric analysis of the statistical information; and (iv) drafting research documents.

· Supporting the management of peer review, editing and publication process of the knowledge products.

· Collaborate with the preparation and review of sector notes, briefings, presentations and analytical documents of the division.

· Actively participate in initiatives and regional projects and events that the division undertakes.

· Support activities of the divisions aimed at evaluating and improving the effectiveness of FMM’s loans projects.

· Accompany the process of preparing operational documents, which includes reviewing, analyzing and contributing with specific technical inputs to Project Profiles, Proposals for the Development of the Operation, and Draft Loan Proposals.

· Support the preparation and execution of technical cooperations.

What you will need:

· Education: Bachelor’s degree required, with specialization in economics, fiscal policy, public policy, public administration, political science, development studies, environmental management, or any other relevant area related to the scope of this consultancy.

· Experience: At least 2 years of practical experience in technical positions within governments, international organizations, academia and/or private sector companies.

· Languages: English and Spanish.

Type of contract and duration:

· Type of contract: CNS

· Length of contract: 24 months

What we offer

The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee’s life. These benefits include:

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.

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About IDB Lab

Is the innovation laboratory of the IDB Group. We mobilize financing, knowledge, and connections to drive innovation for inclusion in Latin America and the Caribbean. We believe innovation is a powerful tool that can transform our region, providing today unprecedented opportunities to populations that are vulnerable due to economic, social, or environmental factors. IDB Lab has a commitment to gender quality and diversity as part of its development mandate. The Strategy and Impact unit supports IDB Lab in the development of strategy, connections and knowledge, and impact measurement and reporting.

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About IDB Invest

IDB Invest, a member of the IDB Group, is a multilateral development bank committed to promoting the economic development of its member countries in Latin America and the Caribbean through the private sector. IDB Invest finances sustainable companies and projects to achieve financial results and maximize economic, social, and environmental development in the region. With a portfolio of $14.1 billion in asset management and 325 clients in 25 countries, IDB Invest provides innovative financial solutions and advisory services that meet the needs of its clients in a variety of industries.

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