Operations Associate or Senior Analyst
Context of this search:
We are seeking a highly motivated individual, with a passion for developing and leading change and with proven communication, leadership, research, and analytical credentials, to fill the position of Operation Associate or Sr. Analyst in the Country Office in The Bahamas (CBH). The selected candidate will work directly with CBH’s operational team under the supervision of the Chief of Operations.
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is the premier multilateral development institution within Latin America and the Caribbean region. At the IDB, the region is divided into four country departments responsible for the promotion and development of the country’s strategies, the programming of operations, and the management of resources and of their respective portfolio of operations. The Caribbean Country Department (CCB) has a regional office based in Jamaica, country offices located in Barbados, Guyana, Suriname, The Bahamas, and Trinidad and Tobago, as well as an office located at the Headquarters of the IDB Group in Washington DC.
CCB is responsible for the promotion and development of IDB Group country strategies and programming in the region and strives to improve lives in the Caribbean by creating vibrant and sustainable economies where people are safe, productive, and happy.
The team:
CBH aims to improve the execution capabilities of our clients in The Bahamas to successfully implement projects addressing the country’s challenges and ultimately improving lives. CBH (1) supports the development, processing, negotiation, and administration of projects and programs; (2) leads and maintains the relations with the Government of The Bahamas and civil society members; (3) supports the routine implementation of operations; and (4) monitors project-related procurement activities within the country.
What you’ll do:
You will focus on project execution and monitoring, portfolio management, innovation and process improvement, and operational efficiency and analytics.
Project Execution and Monitoring
Portfolio Management
Support the Chief of Operations in portfolio management and programming work, through the analysis and evaluation of portfolio data. Support in the monitoring efforts to standardize the implementation of portfolio management, risk management, and other operational guidelines. Be knowledgeable about institutional policies and guidelines, and coach support teams in operational requirements. Provide detailed portfolio analysis and trends for the Country Portfolio Review and contribute to the preparation of related reports. Provide portfolio operational data to be used in briefings, talking points, presentations, client meetings, and other materials for internal and external dissemination related to the CBH Operations.
Operational Efficiency and Analytics
Support efforts to increase operational efficiency through innovation, process improvement, and the use of analytics to be used in the decision-making process. Support in the establishment of streamlined quality control processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data in operational systems. Support in the analysis of the annual operating plans, procurement plans, semi-annual progress reports, disbursement projections, and related project documentation to support and monitor project execution, including contract management benefiting Project Executing Units. Project Monitoring Report data to provide preliminary trends of issues impacting portfolio execution. Conducts simulations and does recommendations to improve the health of the portfolio. Coordinate requests and monitors the execution of the transactional budget for eligible projects. Contribute to the preparation of the Annual Country Programming Document (CPD)
What you’ll need:
Citizenship: You are either a citizen of The Bahamas or a citizen of one of our 48-member countries with residency or a legal permit to work in The Bahamas.
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.
Education: Master’s degree for Associate level and Bachelor’s Degree for Senior Analyst level or equivalent in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. Certification in Project Management or Agile Methodology. Familiarity with IDB operations and activities in The Bahamas would be an asset.
Experience: At least 5 years of relevant experience in fields related to project or portfolio management, process improvement, administration of projects financed by multilateral development institutions or other external donors, and operations analytics. Knowledge of national procurement policies, norms, or practices and experience in writing reports is a plus.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, creative, driven, good at relationship building, and strong problem-solving skills. Further, you must be a phenomenal teammate and a high-energy professional with digital competence. You should also have an agile approach with an interest in using real-time, iterative approaches to meet client needs, all with the aim of promoting innovative solutions to corporate and regional development challenges.
Languages: Full command of written and oral communication skills in English, knowledge of a second Bank language (Spanish, French, or Portuguese) is also advantageous. Language skills will be tested.
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Opportunity Summary:
Type of contract: Staff, Fixed-term
Length of contract: 3 years, with the possibility of renewal
Starting date: as soon as possible, and upon agreement with you
Location: Nassau, The Bahamas
Requirements: You are either a citizen of The Bahamas or a citizen of one of our 48-member countries with residency or a legal permit to work in The Bahamas.
Our culture: Our people are committed and passionate about improving lives in Latin America and the Caribbean, and they get to do what they love in a diverse, collaborative, and stimulating work environment. We are the first Latin American and Caribbean development institution to be awarded the EDGE certification, recognizing our strong commitment to gender equality. As an employee, you can be part of internal resource groups that connect our diverse community around common interests.
Because we are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, we embrace all diversity and encourage women, the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply.
About us: At the IDB, we’re committed to improving lives. Since 1959, we have been a leading source of long-term financing for economic, social, and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. We do more than lending though. We partner with our 48-member countries to provide Latin America and the Caribbean with innovative research about relevant development issues, policy advice to inform their decisions, and technical assistance to improve the planning and execution of projects. For this, we need people who not only have the right skills but also are passionate about improving lives.
The IDB offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package.
Our team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.
Additional Information
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