Back Office Management Support Consultant for the Executive Secretariat of the Sanctions Committee SRE/SNC

Post of duty: Washington DC

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.

The Sanctions Committee is the second and final instance of the IDB Group’s anti-corruption adjudicative process, which deliberates on appealed determinations issued by the Sanctions Officer. The Sanctions Committee Secretariat is responsible for directing procedures, coordinating actions and providing general support in the adjudication of cases presented to the Sanctions Committee under the IDB's framework for addressing allegations of Prohibited Practices. The Sanctions Committee Secretariat has a leadership role in the management of the Sanctions Committee’s activities, requiring a high level of technical expertise and the provision of input to resolve complex technical problems in this area.

About this position:

We are looking for a detailed-oriented and energetic Office Management Support Consultant. As Office Management Support Consultant, you will provide office management support services to the Secretariat of its Sanctions Committee.

You will work for the Secretariat of its Sanctions Committee, under the supervision of the Executive Secretary.

The Sanctions Committee is the second and final instance of the IDB Group’s anti-corruption adjudicative process, which deliberates on appealed determinations issued by the Sanctions Officer. The Sanctions Committee Secretariat is responsible for directing procedures, coordinating actions and providing general support in the adjudication of cases presented to the Sanctions Committee under the IDB's framework for addressing allegations of Prohibited Practices. The Sanctions Committee Secretariat has a leadership role in the management of the Sanctions Committee’s activities, requiring a high level of technical expertise and the provision of input to resolve complex technical problems in this area.

What you’ll do:

• Keep updated the physical and electronic archives curated by the Secretariat, such as the Case Management System.
• Prepare all logistical and administrative tasks related to the issuance of decisions (i.e. checking all copies for consistency, making enough copies for each respondent, preparing binders and labels, checking addresses, requesting courier service, monitoring shipping to ensure delivery, etc.).
• Prepare memos and other basic communications for the Sanctions Committee and the Sanctions Committee Secretariat.
• Help with all administrative tasks such as processing payments to consultants and members of the Sanctions Committee and coordinating and organizing internal and external meetings.
• Make purchase plans for office supplies and take regular stock of inventory.
• Keep all supporting documentation related to the costs and expenses.
• Prepare all administrative tasks for travel or missions of the Sanctions Committee and the Sanctions Committee Secretariat, including managing hotel and tickets reservations, visa requirements and Travel Authorizations.
• Support and organize internal and external meetings, performing tasks such as preparing the agenda, drafting minutes, and monitoring agreed actions.
• Provide support for the preparation and logistical planning of a wide variety of meetings and events, including conferences in Washington DC and/or overseas, workshops, seminars, etc.
• Undertake other tasks and ad-hoc assignments, as assigned by the Executive Secretary.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

  What you'll need:

  • Education: Technical studies or Associate Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Accounting, Law or related fields.
  • Experience: At least 2 years of relevant professional experience.
  • Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.

    Key skills:

    • Learn continuously.
    • Collaborate and share knowledge.
    • Focus on clients.
    • Communicate.
    • 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: 10.5 months.

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          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 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 the 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 IDB:

            We work to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Through financial and technical support for countries working to reduce poverty and inequality, we help improve health and education and advance infrastructure. Our aim is to achieve development in a sustainable, climate-friendly way. With a history dating back to 1959, today we are the leading source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean. We provide loans, grants, and technical assistance; and we conduct extensive research. We maintain a strong commitment to achieving measurable results and the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability.

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