Corporate Services Senior Analyst
Location: Office of the Secretary, Translation and Documentation Section - Headquarters, 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 seeking a skilled and motivated Quality Control Analyst to ensure the accuracy and completeness of IDB Group documents. As a member of the Translation and Documentation Section, the official translation service for the IDB Group-you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality language and documentation services that support the organization’s diverse, multilingual environment.
What you will do:
Cross-read and proofread translations to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with the IDB Group’s guidelines across its four official languages. Format and layout finalized translations according to Section standards, using appropriate software. Collaborate closely with assigned revisers to prepare draft translations for review and final completion. Update translation memory and terminology databases using translation memory software, ensuring alignment of documents. Contribute to special Section projects, including in-house terminology resources, technical glossaries, style manuals, and reference materials. Guide new team members in mastering quality control processes and standards. Identify workflows, tools, and methodologies improvements, presenting clear, actionable recommendations for efficiency and accuracy. Proactively pursue skill development relevant to the role. Perform other related duties as required.What you will need:
Education: Master’s degree or equivalent, preferably in translation, languages, or a language-related field. Experience: At least two years of relevant professional experience in language work, translation, quality control, proofreading, or document editing, preferably in an international context. Proficiency in standard automated office systems, CAT tools, databases, and web technologies is required. Languages: Proficiency in English and Spanish, with working knowledge or proficiency in French and/or Portuguese.Candidates must be prepared to take a written test to assess language fluency, translation competency, and quality control skills.
Key skills
Learn continuously. Collaborate and share knowledge. Focus on clients. Communicate and influence. Innovate and try new things.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 a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees at various stages of their personal and professional lives . These benefits include:
Compensation: Competitive compensation package with an annual base salary expressed on a net-of-tax basis. Leave and vacation: 24 days of paid time off, 8 personal days, sick leave, and gender- neutral parental leave. Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical coverage for employees and eligible dependents, including, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs. Pension plan: Defined-benefit pension plan to support financial security and future planning. Relocation and Visa Support: Assistance with relocation and visa applications for employees and their families, when applicable. Flexible Work Options: Hybrid and adaptable work schedules. Health and Well-being: Access to our Health Services Center, which provides preventive care and health education. Professional Development: Access to mentoring, 1:1 professional counseling, training, language classes, mobility options, and more to enhance career growth. Additional Perks: Lactation Room, daycare center, gym, bike racks, parking, spouse career support program, and others.Our culture
At the IDB Group, we work so everyone can bring their best and authentic selves to work, is willing to try new approaches without fear, and is 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 email 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 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 the IDB
The Inter-American Development Bank is devoted to improving lives. Established in 1959, the IDB is a leading source of long-term financing for economic, social, and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The IDB also conducts cutting-edge research and provides policy advice, technical assistance, and training to public and private sector clients throughout the region.
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Additional Information
External Opening Date: Dec 17, 2024 External Closing Date: Jan 6, 2025 External Contact Email: hrsc@iadb.org External Contact Name: HR Service Center Job Field: Corporate Services