Economics and Strategic Communications Lead Specialist
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
The Executive Vice President (EVP), as the Chief Operating Officer of the institution and under the guidance of the Board of Executive Directors and the President of the Bank, is responsible for the operation of the Bank and provides day-to-day management oversight of and direction to the Vice Presidents and all other senior staff. The EVP also oversees the quality control and risk management of all Bank operations and serves as chair of all Management committees responsible for the Bank’s operational activities.
You will be part of a dedicated and multidisciplinary team, with a leadership role in operational and corporate matters and with specific responsibilities exercised while working on projects, tasks and activities (operational and corporate) geared to advise the EVP, senior management and the Bank teams.
This position provides a dual function: 1) lead the assessment of policy based operations, Special development loans SDLs and economic aspects of all other IDB operations; and 2) advise in the processes and activities related strategic communication in macro and micro economic matters with high level internal and external stakeholders.
What you’ll do:
The Economics and Communications Lead Specialist will have a key role in addressing important matters for the Inter-American Development Bank. As part of our diverse and dedicated team, you will have the chance to make a substantial impact on the bank's operational and corporate concerns. Your knowledge in development economics and communication will be utilized to provide guidance to senior management and influential internal and external individuals.
Although youwill work in all sectors of the economy, it is expected that your strong background in economics and strategic communications give you theability to advise operational teams and Executive Vice President in aspects such as applied microeconomics in diverse sectors, the relevant public policy best practices, and the interlinkages between the sectorial agendas and macroeconomic policies (i.e. structural reform, social impact under economic instability and sustainable funding of social programs).
In this context and working independently and with minimal oversight from the Executive Vice President, you will:
Qualifications - External
What you will need:
Key skills:
Requirements:
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:
A candidate has been pre-identified for this position and may apply. However, this remains a competitive process and other qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be duly considered.
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 to request reasonable accommodation to complete this application.
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