Location
Post of duty: Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
We improve lives
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 looking for a highly experienced Advisor/Senior Advisor, Executive Communications professional to support the positioning of the IDB President and the IDB Group.
This role sits at the core of the institutionโs strategic communications function, shaping how global economic, policy and development priorities are framed and understood. The Senior Advisor will distill complex issues into clear, influential narratives that advance institutional objectives and support senior leadership in engaging effectively with key stakeholders and global audiences. This position reports to the Head of the Executive Communications group within the Communications Division of the External Affairs and Communication Department and will be working closely with the Divisionโs Chief, the Office of the Presidency, the IDB Groupโs Executive Team, and senior stakeholders across the institution.
What youโll do
โข Shape and support the Presidentโs public positioning across speeches, blogs, talking points, op-eds, background briefs, white papers, interviews, and commentary, providing clear, compelling writing and rigorous editorial support.
โข Serve as a senior thought partner to the President and Executive Team on economic, financial, and development narratives.
โข Translate technical analysis into clear, credible messages for policymakers, investors, media, and institutional partners.
โข Work in close coordination with the Division Chief and the corporate communications team to ensure consistent messaging and strategic alignment across the Office of the Presidency, operational teams, and the IDB Groupโs Executive team.
โข Maintain active awareness of global economic, financial, political, and development trends to anticipate positioning opportunities and risks.
โข Identify key global and regional platforms, media moments, and policy windows to advance the Presidentโs and IDB Groupโs strategic agenda.
โข Contribute to positioning the IDB Group as a trusted voice on macroeconomic, development finance, and regional issues.
โข Direct the planning, coordination, and execution of the social media content calendar to support institutional priorities across all platforms.
โข Ensure all communications products reflect high-quality writing, strong editorial coherence, and consistent message discipline across platforms and formats
What you'll need
- Education: You must hold a masterโs degree or equivalent education in economics, international relations, public policy, journalism, communications, or related fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.
- Experience: At least seven (7) years of experience for a Senior Advisor or six (6) years for an Advisor, preferably ten (10) years of relevant and progressive substantive experience in one or more of the following areas, economic or financial journalism, public policy and strategic communications, development finance, international institutions, or government, and corporate or institutional strategy in global or financial contexts.
- Proven track record of operating at senior levels, advising leaders, and producing high-impact content for complex policy and economic environments.
- Demonstrated ability to engage credibly with senior policymakers, economists, investors, and media.
- Demonstrated experience in strategic communications, including crafting clear, compelling messages for senior leadership and diverse audiences
- Excellent writing and editing skills- Content & thought leadership: Strong portfolio of written and verbal work addressing economic, financial, or development issues, including policy commentary, analysis, speeches, or published media.
- Strong portfolio of written and verbal work addressing economic, financial, or development issues, including policy commentary, analysis, speeches, or published media.
- Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.
Requirements
โข 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.
โข 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
โข International: 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.
- On-site position with the occasional flexibility of teleworking.
- 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 (country specific): Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, Spouse Career Program, and others.
Our culture
At the IDB, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence, and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions.
In our efforts to drive innovation, we intentionally include all voices, cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives.
We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at accommodations@iadb.org.
- Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.
- Experience: At least seven (7) years of experience for a Senior Advisor or six (6) years for an Advisor, preferably ten (10) years of relevant and progressive substantive experience in one or more of the following areas, economic or financial journalism, public policy and strategic communications, development finance, international institutions, or government, and corporate or institutional strategy in global or financial contexts.