Back Regional Consultant of the Adaptive Social Protection Agenda

Post of duty: Washington, DC, 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. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.

About this position:

We are seeking a consultant to support the development of the adaptive social protection agenda at the regional level. In this role, you will assist in drafting and reviewing technical notes and publications of the Bank, monitor the progress of the operational and knowledge agenda at the regional level, and support the organization of events and missions related to the adaptive social protection agenda.

You will work with the Social Protection and Health Division (SPH), which is part of the Social Department. The division is responsible for preparing and overseeing IDB operations in borrowing member countries in the areas of social protection, health, and nutrition.

What you’ll do:

• Support the drafting and review of technical notes and Bank publications on adaptive social protection, including publications on the maturity level of adaptive social protection systems, best practices in climate change adaptation of social services (for the elderly, children, and persons with disabilities), social protection programs to support environmental conservation and sustainable livelihoods in rural areas, among others. Support in drafting and reviewing technical notes and publications will include: i) statistical and quantitative analysis, ii) reviews and systematizations of regional and international best practices, iii) interviews with key stakeholders
• Support the monitoring of the operational and knowledge agenda at the regional level, with a special focus on countries with active or in-preparation portfolios on adaptive social protection issues, including drafting terms of reference, concept notes, presentations, supporting the review of consultancy reports, tracking achievements and lessons learned from Bank operations, participating in meetings with government counterparts, and meetings with Bank technical teams as part of the “green social team” driving the climate change adaptation agenda in the social sector.
• Support the organization of events and missions, including preparing agendas, generating talking points, providing logistical support, and more.

  What you’ll need:

  • Education: Master’s degree or equivalent in the Social Sciences, Economic Development, Health, Social Protection, or other related fields.
  • Experience: At least 5 years of progressive experience in analytical work and project management in social issues, preferably social protection and climate change. At least 2 publications (article, technical note, policy brief, or similar) on topics related to the consultancy.
  • Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English oral and written. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferred.

    Key skills:

    • Technical Field
    • Proficiency in statistical analysis packages (e.g., Stata, R, Python, or equivalents)
    • Excellent writing skills in Spanish and English
    • Continuous learning
    • Collaboration and knowledge sharing
    • Client focus
    • Communication and influence
    • Innovation and trying new approaches

      Requirements:

      • Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries.
      • Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB Group.

        Type of contract and duration:

        • Type of contract: Full Time International Consultant (CNS) or National Consultant
        • Length of contract: 12 months.
        • Work location: On site.

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          • 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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            Additional Information

            • External Opening Date: Aug 21, 2024
            • External Closing Date: Aug 27, 2024
            • External Contact Email: hrsc@iadb.org
            • External Contact Name: HR Service Center
            • Job Field: Technical Support