Back Consultancy to contribute to the research and data analysis in support of the knowledge agenda and the operational products of the Labor Markets Division, SCL/LMK

Post of duty: Washington, D.C - USA

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 dynamic and talented professional to work and contribute to our research agenda and data analysis of the labor markets and pensions in Latin America and the Caribbean. As data analyst you will work on the analysis of structured and non-structured data, the design and implementation of methodologies to evaluate regional labor policies. This includes the content of skills and alternatives in the formalization of workers.

You will work in Labor Markets and Social Security Division (SCL/LMK) part of Social department. This team is responsible to become a benchmark in the region to respond to the needs of countries to create more and better jobs and improve coverage and sustainability of social security.

What you’ll do

• Support the analytic work of the Division by performing data analysis, literature reviews, writing academic material on skills, labor intermediation and social security.
• Contribute to the collection, design, review and correction of datasets, documents and code to harmonize labor and social security indicators that are published by IDB.
• Conduct analytical work using structured and unstructured data necessary as input for the country dialogue, country diagnostics for sector notes by preparing background materials.
• Design calls for proposals and coordinate the elaboration of research papers, studies, analytical products and policy documents, as required.
• Participate in meetings with other areas of the Bank that have similar efforts (SCL, GDI, EDU, among others).
• Contribute to the designing and implementation pilots of solutions (incentives, products, channels, etc.) to increase the use of retirement savings among independent workers.
• Contribute to the dissemination strategies and awareness workshops of LMK with different stakeholders and audiences, including preparing blog posts, presentations, and other materials.

  What you'll need

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  • Education: Master’s degree in economics, statistics, public policy, engineering, or other relevant fields. Prospects of engaging in doctoral-level studies are preferred.
  • Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in labor markets and social security topics is desired, especially in Latin America and the Caribbean. Candidates must have a strong quantitative background (e.g., econometrics, statistics) and programming (R, Python and Stata).
  • Languages: Proficiency in English.

    Key skills

    • Learn continuously.
    • Collaborate and share knowledge.
    • Focus on clients.
    • Communicate and influence.
    • Innovate and try new things.
    • The ability to understand and use theoretical and econometrics tools of economic analysis.

      Requirements

      • Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries.
      • 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: International Consultant Full-Time.
        • Length of contract: 12 months.
        • Work Location: On site.

          What we offer

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

          • A competitive compensation packages.
          • Leaves and vacations: 2 days per month of contract + gender- neutral parental leave.
          • Health Insurance: the IDB Group provides a monthly allowance for the purchase of health insurance.
          • Savings plan: ​​​​​​​The IDB Group cares about your future, depending on the length of the contract, you will receive a monthly savings plan allowance.
          • We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies.
          • Hybrid and flexible work schedules.
          • Development support: We offer learning opportunities to boost your professional profile such as seminars, 1:1 professional counseling, and much more.
          • Health and wellbeing: Access to our Health Services Center which provides preventive care and health education for all employees.
          • Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, and others.

            Consultant Part-Time

            • A competitive compensation packages.
            • A flexible way of working. You will be evaluated by deliverable.

              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.