Post of duty: Barbados
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 IDB Group is looking to hire a consultant to support the Climate Change Division (CSD/CCS) Senior Specialist in Barbados in the execution and design of climate change and biodiversity activities in alignment with the countryโs commitments under their NDC and NBSAP.
Consistent with the increasing demand for Multilateral Development Banks to support the implementation of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and of the Paris Agreement commitments, the Inter-American Development Bank Group (โIDB Groupโ) is committed to increase its technical and financial support for the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries to conceive more sustainable infrastructure.
You will work for the Climate Change Division (โCSD/CCSโ), which is part of the Climate Change and Sustainability Sector (โCSDโ). This team is responsible for advising IDB management and developing policies, strategies, operational guidelines, and programs on issues relevant to the sector, as well as related areas. In addition, CSD carries out relevant sector research, analytical work, sector practices and case studies on climate change and sustainability. As a division of CSD, CSD/CCS provides support: (i) in the mainstreaming of climate change in the actions and operations of the IDB Group and (ii) in the mainstreaming of climate change in the regional countries of the IDB Group through support to the ministries of environment, planning, and economy and finance of the region. Both axes share the objective of strengthening climate policy at the subnational, national, and regional levels.
What youโll do
The consultant will be assigned to the Barbados Country Office (CBA). The objective of the consultancy is to assist the Division Chief and provide support in all technical and administrative activities:
ยทSupport all climate change mainstreaming activities in the CBA office, including ensuring all loans, guarantees, investments grants and grants are consistent with the goals of the Paris Agreement and contribute to Barbadosโ Updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC).
ยทContribute to the priorities set by the Government of Barbados (GoB) to operationalize green procurement and climate and biodiversity budget tagging.
ยทEnhance the support provided to the GoB on their Blue Economy Agenda and seek new opportunities for dialogue and collaboration with other agencies, academia, and civil society.
ยทSupport the team in advancing the agenda on sustainable development and climate change with stakeholders in government, private sector, civil society, and international development partners.
ยทProvide technical input to the design, preparation and implementation of operations and climate-related non-financial products across a variety of sectors in Barbados that respond to country and stakeholder needs.
ยทParticipate in IDB projects including adaptation/mitigation components, providing inputs in the stages of design, structuring and implementation.
ยทProvide support to project teams in the application of the Joint MDB Assessment Framework for Paris Alignment and IDB Groupโs own implementation approach of Paris Alignment in its operations and linking this assessment with the potential for climate finance, green finance, and nature-positive investments.
ยทCollaborate and coordinate with stakeholders, executing agencies and other IDB departments.
ยทCoordinate logistics and develop materials to support IDB Group training in the country office regarding climate change.
ยท Provide assistance in the edition, review and approval of Terms of Reference, invoices and other administrative documents.
ยท Communications and design of dissemination material.
ยทSupport any other related activities required by the Senior Climate Change specialist in CBA.
What you'll need
ยท Education: Bachelorโs degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public policy, Environmental Studies, Biology, Marine Conservation, or any other related field.
ยท Experience: At least 2 years of relevant professional experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience in office support related activities are required. Experience in an international/multilateral organization is a plus.
ยท Languages: Proficiency in English and one of the other Bank official languages (Spanish, French or Portuguese) is required.
Key skills
Learn continuously.
Collaborate and share knowledge.
Focus on clients.
Communicate and influence.
Innovate and try new things.
Requirements
Citizenship: You are either a citizen of Barbados or a citizen of one of our 48-member countries with residency or legal permit to work in Barbados.
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: Full Time National Consultant
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:
ยท A competitive compensation package.
ยท Leaves and vacations: 2 days per month of contract + gender- neutral parental leave.
ยท Health Insurance: The IDB Group provides a monthly allowance for the purchase of health insurance.
ยท Savings plan: The IDB Group cares about your future, depending on the length of the contract, you will receive a monthly savings plan allowance.
ยท We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies.
ยท Hybrid and flexible work schedules.
ยท Development support: We offer learning opportunities to boost your professional profile such as seminars, 1:1 professional counseling, and much more.
ยท Health and wellbeing: Access to our Health Services Center which provides preventive care and health education for all employees.
ยท Other Perks: Lactation Room and Parking
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.
Follow us