Back Economic Research and Impact Evaluation Consultant (INE/TSP)

Post of duty: Headquarters – Washington, DC, United States.

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 dedicated, experienced, and innovative Economic Research and Impact Evaluation Consultant to join our team. The consultant will work in Washington DC with the Transport Division (TSP) team. The Consultant will (i) provide support to the design and implementation of impact evaluations of transport operations; (ii) participate in the design and implementation of research activities related to TSP operations in the region; (iii) develop working papers and reports related to IDB activities in transportation; (iv) support data collection to enhance economic and technical analyses required by TSP; and (v) contribute in a range of technical and sector topics.

You will work with the knowledge team of TSP, within the Infrastructure and Energy Department. The knowledge team is responsible for conducting applied research activities to help close knowledge gaps in the area of transportation Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Research topics are related to the Division's strategic activities, including mobility, logistics, infrastructure, technology, and climate change. In addition, the team gathers and analyzes data, and generates reports that provide input to strategic, corporate, and operational TSP activities. A key area of work is designing and implementing impact evaluations for IDB transport projects, with particular focus on public transportation.

What you’ll do:

The selected candidates will:

• Coordinate and participate in the design, implementation, analysis and reporting of impact evaluations related to IDB projects in transportation. Activities may include:
• Design questionnaires, define sampling frameworks, train enumerators, and coordinate with executing agencies and data collection firms before and during data collection activities.
• Carry out econometric and statistical analysis, as required, related to impact evaluation and studies.
• Assist and participate in the writing of different products drafts, as required.
• Conduct literature reviews; identify appropriate research methods; implement empirical strategies and write working papers and reports that address the research questions included in the TSP research agenda.
• Gather and analyze data, and generate reports to provide input to strategic, corporate and operational TSP activities.
• Oversee and participate in the dissemination of results of different analytic products, including preparation of presentations, executive summaries, or other materials, as required.
• Participate in projects missions to Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries, when needed, to gather data and disseminate studies.
• Originate, participate in and oversee specialized analytic and research papers on areas of strategic importance for TSP.
• Maintain an active research agenda.

  What you'll need

  • Education: Master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Engineering, Public Policy or related field.
  • Experience: At least five years of relevant professional and academic experience in program evaluation, applied economics and development economics, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.

    Key skills:

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    ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

    • 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.
      • 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.

            
            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