Sector Economic Principal Advisor, Infrastructure and Energy Sector (INE)
Washington, DC
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About this position
The Infrastructure and Energy Sector (INE) of the Vice Presidency for Sectors and Knowledge seeks an outstanding and experienced economist to lead its policy research program at Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
You will work as part of a team under the supervision of the INE Sector Manager. INE assists member countries in designing and implementing infrastructure (energy, water and sanitation, transport, solid waste and social infrastructure) policies that promote economic growth, development, environmental and social sustainability and poverty reduction. The countries in the region seek high quality support from the Bank and the key strategic areas of assistance in the infrastructure arena include: (a) planning and programming of infrastructure sectors and services, with particular attention to the improvement of the accessibility to quality and affordable services; (b) strategies and mechanisms for managing, financing, pricing, and maintaining infrastructure assets (with renewed interest in private sector participation and public-private partnerships); (c) digitalization of infrastructure, from construction to service provision, (d) investments to make infrastructure more inclusive by creating new and better jobs and design services to reduce prevailing gender biases and; (e) attention to externalities, including environmental, climate change, energy efficiency, air quality issues and travel safety.
The main objective of the research and technical assistance work of INE is to support the quality of current and future operations, as well as the policy dialogue with member countries.
What you’ll do:
The selected candidate will perform the following activities:
· Lead the evaluation of infrastructure investment policies and institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean and provide policy recommendations to IDB’s member countries.
· Lead the preparation and supervise the execution of INE’s knowledge agenda ensuring the elaboration of knowledge products abides by the highest scientific standards.
· Contribute to the integration of technical knowledge and analysis into the design, monitoring, and evaluation of INE’s operations and technical cooperations.
· Coordinate, supervise, and write INE’s working papers and research flagships, as well as develop their dissemination through professional journals and internal and external workshops and conferences.
· Promote joint research projects and dialogue with other areas of the IDBG; multilateral, regional, international, and national institutions; and leading universities.
· Participate with project teams to engage governments, service providers and other economic decision makers on issues relevant to advance the infrastructure agenda, including through lending and policy based financial instruments and technical assistance.
· Contribute to the IDB’s country programming exercises and policy dialogues.
· Contribute to the formulation of the IDB’s overall knowledge strategy and its evaluation through active participation in the IDB’s Knowledge Committee.
· Actively seek to disseminate relevant innovative academic research and facilitate knowledge exchange between IDB Group divisions and departments.
Work in close coordination with INE’s Divisions and Groups: Energy (ENE), Transport (TSP), Water and Sanitation (WSA) and the Social Infrastructure Group.
Foster collaboration with IDB Invest and other Bank Sectors and Divisions in the development and implementation of INE’s knowledge agenda.
What you'll need:
Education: You hold a PhD degree in Economics. Experience: You have a minimum of 15 years of professional experience with policy research and data analysis in infrastructure. A solid record of publications, particularly in leading general and sector journals is a plus. Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is a plus.Key Skills
Mentor and develop. Promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. Focus on clients. Communicate and influence. Innovate and try new things.Requirements
Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries. We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents. 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
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 competitive compensation package, including an annual base salary expressed on a net-of-tax basis. Leaves and vacations: 24 days of paid time off + 8 personal days + sick leave + gender- neutral parental leave. Health Insurance: IDB Group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust medical benefits program that covers medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs. Pension plan: defined benefit pension plan that provides financial security and support employees in planning for their future. We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies. Hybrid and flexible work schedules. Health and well-being: Access to our Health Services Center that provides preventive care and health education for employees. Development support: We offer tools to boost your professional profile, such as mentoring, 1:1 professional counseling, training and learning opportunities, language classes, mobility options, among others. Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, Spouse Career Program, 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
The Inter-American Development Bank is devoted to improving lives. Established in 1959, the IDB is a leading source of long-term financing for economic, social, and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The IDB also conducts cutting-edge research and provides policy advice, technical assistance, and training to public and private sector clients throughout the region.
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External Opening Date: Mar 14, 2024 External Closing Date: Apr 1, 2024 External Contact Email: hrsc@iadb.org External Contact Name: HR Service Center Job Field: Economics