Post of duty: Washington DC
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About this position
The Amazon Coordination Unit (ACU) of the IDB is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented consultant to join the team, with strong capacity and experience in public policy, capital markets, and climate finance, to support operational responsibilities related to technical coordination of Amazonia Forever networks, monitoring, reporting, and continuous learning from the Amazonia Forever networks and portfolio of resources and funds under coordination by CSD/ACU.
The ACU facilitates the implementation of the Amazon Initiative and the Amazonia Forever regional program through proactive, strategic coordination and construction of strong alliances and relationships, in close collaboration with the operational areas of the IDB Group, with special attention to transversal issues of pivotal importance to achieving results.
It is a small and dynamic team, with some division of responsibilities but also an expectation for strong teamwork, proactivity, flexibility, and collaborative spirit. The team works in close collaboration with the Manager for Climate Change and Sustainable Development (CSD) at IDB, as well as with specialists and management throughout the IDB and the COFs in Amazonian countries.
What youโll do
As an Innovative Finance and Technical Coordination consultant at ACU, you will provide rigorous and proactive operational and technical support to the Unit and other relevant areas of the IDB for the establishment, development and expansion of Amazonia Forever networks, and proactive operational support the to facilitate the strategic and responsive management of the portfolio of Amazon Initiative and Amazonia Forever projects in execution and preparation.
- Provide operational and technical support for establishing, developing, and expanding the Amazonia Forever networks.
- Participate in the IDBG engagement and dialogue with Amazonian client countries on policies and operations.
- Provide advice on innovative finance to the Unit and other relevant areas of the IDB with a particular emphasis on climate finance & biodiversity finance in the Amazon countries.
- Participate in project teams for Amazonian-related transactions and operations with IDB, IDB Invest, and IDB Lab on behalf of the ACU.
- Maintain fluid communication with the operational areas across the IDB and liaise with the members of the Amazonia Forever networks, on operational, reporting and knowledge issues, with a view to an effective, well-coordinated and timely support to the Amazonia Forever Regional Coordination Program.
- Orchestrate the reporting of operational and client information to related to the Amazonia Forever program, and any other reporting required by the ACU team or the Donors of the Amazonia Forever program.
- Participate in the eligibility and technical review of potential operations for the Amazonia Forever Funds.
- In collaboration with other members of the ACU, identify and develop donor-oriented strategic knowledge and communication products related to the Amazon Foreverโs portfolio.
- In collaboration with other members of the ACU, promote the internal and external sharing of knowledge gained from Amazon Forever projects and facilitate the access of IDB project teams to knowledge generated and disseminated by the Amazonia Forever funds.
- In collaboration with other members of the ACU, provide guidance and training on the consistent application and use of the terms and conditions of the Amazonia Forever Funds, and on how these compare to and complement IDB Groupโs regulations and processes.
- Support the other members of the ACU with day-to-day coordination activities related to the Amazonia Forever Funds at the HQ and COFs.
- By indication of the ACU Chief, participate in meetings and activities that are part of the institutional relationship of the IDB and the donor community.
- Propose and elaborate solutions to continue improving the quality and efficiency of the operational support that the ACU team provides to IDB teams in relation to the Amazonia Forever Funds.
What you'll need
- Education: Masterโs degree (or equivalent advanced degree) from an accredited university in environmental and/or natural resource management/ economics, business administration, project management, international development, international relations, public policy or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.
- Experience: At least five years of relevant experience participating in the coordination/ management of a portfolio of development projects in execution. You have experience working with the donor funding and hence an understanding of its mandate, priorities, and operations. Through prior experience, you have acquired a working understanding of multilateral development banks (MDBs). Experience working in a country of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is highly desirable. Experience working in project management and operations with the GCF is highly desirable. Experience working directly for or with an MDB in operations with either the public or private sector is highly desirable.
- 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 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.