Post of duty: Washington, D.C. (Headquarters)
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 Vice Presidency for Countries (VPC) is looking for an Administration Analyst with excellent communication, inter-personal, technical and administrative skills to perform critical functions such as providing administrative, technical and operational support on a variety of areas, like human resources management, budget, finance, and corporate matters.
The Vice Presidency for Countries (VPC) is responsible for leading the dialogue and relationship of the Bank with borrowing countries; formulating the Bankโs country and regional strategies; coordinating and supervising the development of the operational program for the public sector and providing support to the development of the non-sovereign guaranteed program; coordinating the work program and the resources of the country departments and establishing annual performance goals for each of them for maximum development impact; and, coordinating the necessary resource allocation for the development of country and regional programs.
What youโll do
- Contribute to the budget formulation exercise in coordination with VPC departments.
- Monitor budget execution with a complete view of the process and resources (transactional, standalone, and special funds). Ensure adequate funding of expenses and forecasting costs for all administrative expenses. Implement, administer, and reallocate resources throughout the year.
- Improve financial efficiency by analyzing budgetary data and identifying areas for cost reduction, bringing system decommission and services cut.
- Establish a continuous resource management improvement process, including regular resource utilization, allocation, and forecasting reviews.
- Maintain databases, analyze data and prepare ad hoc analytical reports using available corporate and division data.
- Perform accounts payable functions, approve supporting documentation and authorize payments in the corresponding systems.
- Perform critical month-end and year-end closing activities such review of key accounts status and its reclassification.
- Maintain databases, analyze data and prepare ad hoc analytical reports using available corporate data.
- Provide analytical and technical guidance to Advisor in the preparation of the work program, business plan and budget within the Results-Based Budgeting (RBB) framework.
- Provide support to the Advisor in matters related to human resources.
- Work closely with other departments to align resource planning with organizational goals, VPC strategy, and agenda.
- Collaborate in the organization and implementation of initiatives.
- Effectively interpret and apply the Bankโs policies, procedures, systems, and technology.
- Work under the moderate supervision of others to perform routine technical activities.
What you'll need
- Education: Bachelorโs degree in business administration, masterโs degree in business administration, finance, economics, International Relations, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.
- Experience: You have at least 2 years of 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 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: 18 months.
- Work Location: On site.
What we offer
The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employeeโs 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: โโโโโโโThe 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.