Post of duty: Tokyo, Japan
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 Global Partnerships Office in Asiaโs key functional areas include strategic engagement, partnership building, and mobilization of financial/non-financial resources and knowledge with existing and potential partners, which include international institutions, academic and universities, NGOs, as well as a range of other Asian-based partners in the private and public sectors to support the IDB Groupโs development activities through close coordination with the Resource Mobilization Division (REM) of GPS, and other relevant operational units.
We are looking for a dynamic and resourceful young talent to join the team to support strengthening and enhancing the IDB Groupโs strategic partnerships and resource mobilization activities in Asia.
What youโll do
The selected candidate will perform a wide range of business support functions of a highly responsible nature to support ASI team to enhance the strategic dialogue with the member countries and key stakeholders in Asia, aligning with priorities of the IDB Group, through a) identifying partners and key areas of collaboration with the IDB Group; and b) reporting on activities, on all strategic aspects, including resource mobilization.
Further detailed activities will include, but not limited to:
- Design and implement a data-driven system to improve efficiency in all institutional engagement activities. This system could be digitalized and will allow: (i) to better track operational opportunities for institutional engagement in a more systematized manner in coordination with the IDB Group Sector Departments; (ii) to increase responsiveness to consultations and information requests; and (iii) to map and manage resource mobilization efforts.
- Perform mapping and landscaping exercises of potential partners and other stakeholders in member countries, in Asia.
- Conduct data gathering to support analysis of partnership opportunities and landscaping of potential sources of funding to support the IDB Groupโs mandate and priorities.
- Support ASIโs efforts in outreach and partnership activities with other multilateral and region organizations in Asia.
- Support ASIโs efforts in outreach and identification of partnership opportunities in Asian countries that are non-members of the IDB Group.
- Provide support for coordination and project management including the preparation of agenda and logistical planning of a wide variety of activities, including high-level forum, conferences, missions, internal meetings, seminars, online and in-print publications, feasibility studies, among others.
- Contribute to ASIโs knowledge sharing, innovation, and communication activities in multiple media available (email, in-print, online or social media) to disseminate best practices and lessons-learned in the partnerships, key development tools, among others as well as maintain and improve visualization of ASI website, daily news reporting and other communication tools in line with the ORP communication strategy.
What you'll need
- Education: Masterโs degree and in Business Administration, Finance, International Development, Economics, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.
- Experience: A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Languages: Japanese and Proficiency in English.
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 Japan or a citizen of one of our 48-member countries eligible to obtain a valid residency or legal permit to work in Japan 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: National 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 package.
- Leave 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.
- Hybrid and flexible work schedules.
- Health and wellbeing: Access to our Health Services Center which provides preventive care and health education for all employees.
- Development support: We offer learning opportunities to boost your professional profile such as seminars, 1:1 professional counseling, and much more.