Post of duty: Washington D.C. – USA.
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 (LAC). Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.
About this position
We seek a consultant to assist the Fiscal Management Division (IFD/FMM) project team leaders during the preparation, processing, and execution of the Bank's operations. This includes support for loans, technical cooperation, knowledge products, operational inputs, and loan results reports. The consultant will provide technical and analytical support to the project team leaders in their operational and administrative activities.
IFD/FMM supports the efforts of the governments of LAC to reinforce their fiscal policy and management at both the national and subnational levels to boost economic development and reduce inequality and poverty. IFD/FMM's main work areas are tax policy and administration, public expenditure policy and administration, subnational fiscal policy and administration, fiscal sustainability, macro-fiscal policy, and fiscal transparency.
What you’ll do
Gather information and background data for specific operations, selecting and organizing documentation to be used by the team in the development of operational documents. Participate in drafting, proofreading, and processing operational documents before their submission to the different committees throughout the project cycle, to guarantee the consistency, integrity and quality of the final product, as well as the correct application of the corresponding guides and procedures. Provide guidance to project team leaders in Headquarters and Country Offices on preparing, scheduling, and processing Bank operations. Establish and monitor the calendar for the preparation of operations, ensuring teams understand their obligations and the relevant milestones for its final approval. Prepare memos and other communications required for document processing and distribution (example aide memoires). As assigned, maintain and update operation and mission related activities within Bank Systems. Follow up on the status of the Division pipeline of loan operations and technical cooperation, as well as Project Completion Report (PCR) and other relevant products. Publish approved documents in the Bank’s Internet website, as regulated by policy OP‑102 and document GN-1831-36. Provide support, when necessary, on the processing of firm’s contracts as well as helping with the contract administration, (using pertinent bank systems) and payment processing requests. Assist with all administrative tasks related to the operations within the assigned portfolio. Know the Bank's regulations/norms and procedures to perform each of the processes under responsibility effectively. Offer logistical and administrative support as needed to organize seminars, conferences, and Division meetings. Other tasks as needed.What you'll need
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role. Experience: At least 2 years of relevant work experience preferred. Having worked at the IDB is a plus. 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 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 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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External Opening Date: Nov 4, 2024 External Closing Date: Nov 15, 2024 External Contact Email: hrsc@iadb.org External Contact Name: HR Service Center Job Field: Technical Support