Post of Duty: Ecuador
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 detail-oriented, analytical, and autonomous consultant to support the impact evaluation of the Quito Metro. This evaluation is part of Technical Cooperation (TC) EC-T1584, which aims to rigorously assess the effects of the Quito Metro on mobility, environmental, and socioeconomic outcomes. The First Quito Metro Line, financed by the IDB and other multilateral institutions, is one of Ecuadorโs most significant infrastructure projects, enhancing Quitoโs public transportation system with an underground tunnel spanning approximately 22 kilometers and connecting the north and south of the city through 15 stations.
As a consultant, you will lead data collection, perform thorough data analysis, and conduct an impact evaluation to quantify the effects of the Quito Metro on economic activity and socioeconomic indicators in Quito, Ecuador. Your work will involve gathering and processing data from various sources, including census data, administrative records, satellite data, and official surveys, as well as conducting literature reviews and providing analytical support for research outputs and documentation.
You will work with the economic team of the IDB Representation in Ecuador, in collaboration with the SPD-SDV, RES, and TSP departments. This interdepartmental team is committed to assessing the economic and social impacts of major infrastructure projects, generating evidence to inform policy decisions, and offering strategic insights to guide future development initiatives in Latin America and the Caribbean
What youโll do:
- Build and maintain databases relevant to each research dimension.
- Conduct on-site visits to governmental organizations to process data where required.
- Compile electronic invoicing data from government entities, such as SRI.
- Manage access to restricted data from public institutions, including INEC, SRI, and BCE.
- Independently coordinate data processing schedules with each institution.
- Analyze and prepare data using advanced econometric methods under senior researchers' guidance.
- Implement difference-in-differences methodology to assess specific economic impacts of the project.
- Prepare and present analytical reports and databases for each research dimension, focusing initially on electronic invoicing and economic activity indicators
Deliverables and Payments Timeline:
Deliverable #
Percentage
Planned Date to Submit
Work Plan
15%
15 days
Interim Report
20%
3 months
Interim Report
20%
6 months
Interim Report
20%
9 months
Final Report
25%
12 months
What you'll need:
- Education: masterโs degree in economics, Econometrics, or Public Policy, with advanced knowledge in data analysis and micro econometrics.
- Experience: At least 5 years of experience in data analysis and impact evaluation. Ability to work independently.
- Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.
Key skills:
- Advanced programming skills in R, Python, Stata, and QGIS/ArcGIS.
- Strong knowledge of key impact evaluation methods, particularly difference-in-differences and its variations.
- Ability to work independently and manage tasks autonomously.
- Effective communication skills to convey technical insights to non-technical audiences.
- Commitment to continuous learning and adapting to new methodologies and tools.
- Ability to collaborate and share knowledge with team members and stakeholders.
Requirements:
- Citizenship: You are either a citizen of Ecuador or a citizen of one of our 48-member countries eligible to obtain a valid residency or legal permit to work in Ecuador without the need for sponsorship by the IDB.
- 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: Products and External Services Consultant (PEC), Lump Sum.
- Length of contract: 12 months.
- Work Location: Ecuador
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.