Sector Manager, Infrastructure and Energy Sector Department
Executive position
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 strategic, people leader and highly motivated individual to head our Infrastructure and Energy Sector Department (INE) under the Vice Presidency for Sectors and Knowledge. The INE Manager will report to the Vice President for Sectors and Knowledge.
As Manager, you will lead a team of individuals committed to helping the IDB Group conceptualize, prepare, support implementation, and supervise Bank’s operations and knowledge work in the areas of Energy, Transport, and Water and Sanitation. INE’s functions include, among others, the preparation of sector policies, strategies, operational guidelines, and programs in infrastructure and energy; development of relevant research and analytical work, including best practices and case studies; and providing specialized technical support to borrowing member countries.
What you’ll do
Lead, manage, and mentor a multidisciplinary and diverse team, located in Washington, DC and in the Bank's country offices in Latin America and the Caribbean, to support the IDB Group’s mission. Oversee the design, preparation, execution and supervision of sovereign guaranteed financial operations and non-financial products in all areas of infrastructure and energy, transport, and water and sanitation, and lead the evaluation of the development results of such interventions. Perform quality enhancement functions for infrastructure and energy programs in alignment with the Bank’s fiduciary and social and environmental safeguards policies. Work with other sectors to ensure a multi-sector approach to Bank operations. Develop and oversee an applied research agenda for the Department on infrastructure and energy issues, assuring high quality standards, and coordinate the dissemination of knowledge products on infrastructure and energy issues. Ensure the applied research agenda provide inputs for the identification of development priorities, the design and execution of evidence-based operations, and policy dialogues with member countries. Provide thought leadership and direction to the Department. Lead the annual planning, implementation, and supervision of the Department's work program. Monitor the quality of outputs, achievement of long-term goals, and annual objectives for the Department. Advise Senior Management on the development of strategies, policies, and guidelines for the Bank in infrastructure and energy. Support the development and implementation of country strategies and programs in INE’s areas. Provide technical guidance to borrowers, implementing agencies, Country offices and other units of the Bank in matters related to programs and projects in execution. Lead technical dialogue with governments and relevant authorities of borrowing member countries to propose and design reforms. Provide technical advice and support to the preparation of non-sovereign guaranteed operations led by IDB Invest and IDB Lab in energy, water and sanitation, and transport. Set annual goals and expectations for staff in the Department, mentor and provide feedback to optimize performance. Represent the Bank at public forums, conferences and seminars as speaker, panelist and participant.What you'll need
Education: Master's degree or equivalent Licenciatura/advanced degree in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration or related fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role. Candidates with a Ph.D. are preferred.
Experience: At least 12-15 years of relevant international working experience (preferably in Latin America and the Caribbean Region). Proven record of 8-10 years at the senior leadership level, plus:
· Demonstrated ability to think strategically and develop innovative solutions to meet client’s needs.
· Strong social and communication skills with the ability to consult, partner and work effectively with senior leaders and business partners across countries, sectors, and team members. Will work to drive alignment with key organizational priorities.
· Proven managerial skills with track record of building high performing teams with strong client service orientation.
· Experience handling multi-disciplinary and/or cross-sectoral teams.
· Impeccable integrity and high ethical standards.
Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.
Key skills
Executive and managerial track:
· Coach and Develop
· Promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
· Build Lean and Versatile teams
· Lead Change and Transformation
· Create Partnerships
Requirements
· Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48 member countries. We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents.
· 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: International staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement.
What We Offer
The IDB Group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee’s life. These benefits include: