Post of duty: 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

The Labor Markets and Social Security Division is looking for a project assistant consultant that will support the Division as a member of project teams along the life cycle of Bank operations, such as loans, technical cooperation’s (TC), and knowledge products. In addition, as part of the responsibilities derived from operation’s activities, the contractual will provide logistical and administrative support to guarantee successful missions and operational processes.

What you’ll do

Edit, proofread and perform quality control of operational and knowledge documents produced by Division teams. Review operational documentation, to ensure quality of final product and accurate application of relevant guidelines. Preparation, update and follow up of schedules for Loan Projects. Compile all schedules regularly, identify potential delays and communicate accordingly with Project Team Leaders, Division’s Chief and operational team, as needed. In coordination with the operational team support actively in activities and production of documents related to preparation and approval of Loan Proposals and TC, assigned according to the Division’s pipeline every year. Respond to requests and transactions from LMK-Invoice’s mailbox. When needed, process contracts and amendments in bank’s systems and ensure the recruitment process follows bank’s guidelines and follow up on their administration. Assist as needed with funds allocations, shopping carts, purchase orders, letter of agreements and invoice payments (including vendor creation and/or vendor update), using bank’s systems. When needed, request payment of invoices corresponding to services especially those services under BEO contracts financed with TC and Admin funds. When needed support to LMK specialists for the entire BEO process in convergence, as needed. The activities mentioned above form the principle duties of the position; however, this does not preclude additional responsibilities which may become necessary, to be approved by the Operations Sr. Analyst.

What you'll need

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Accounting, or any related field. Experience A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience. Previous work experience and knowledge of the Bank processes and system is preferred. Languages: Proficiency in English and one of the other Bank official languages (Spanish, French or Portuguese) is required.

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. 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: 15 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

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