Post of Duty: Washington DC - Headquarters
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 creative storyteller and strategic communicator to author case studies on digital health projects in Belize, Jamaica and Suriname. As the Digital health Case study Consultant, you will review documentation, interview team members and author a case study following SPH and KIC guidelines. You will work with the Digital Health Team as part of Social Protection and Health (SPH) division.
The Social Sector (SCL) is a multidisciplinary team convinced that investing in people is the way to improve lives and overcome the development challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean. Jointly with the countries in the region, the Social Sector formulates public policy solutions to reduce poverty and improve the delivery of education, work, social protection, and health services. The objective is to advance a more productive region, with equal opportunities for men and women, and greater inclusion of the most vulnerable groups.
The Social Protection and Health Division (SPH) is tasked with the preparation and supervision of IDB operations in borrowing member countries in the areas of social protection (safety nets and transfers and services for social inclusion which include: early childhood development, youth programs, care services for dependency, among others), health (health capital investment strategies, health networks strengthening, health system financing, organization and performance, etc.) and nutrition.
What youโll do
Author case studies on the digital health projects in Belize, Jamaica and Suriname as part of the SPH Digital Health Case Study Series:
- Create workplan and methodology for the consultancy.
- Review existing materials on the project and previous IDB publications in case study series and SPH Digital Health Flagship.
- Create survey instrument and map key stakeholders to collect key information regarding processes, costs, and impacts of the project, among other information.
- Travel to the identified countries and conduct and transcribe in-person and virtual interviews with key stakeholders.
- Draft case study in English, answering questions such as: what was achieved; how they do it (link to the 6 dimensions of the IDB digital house); lessons learned during implementation; what now/next steps; scale/sustainability
- Identify, source and systematize photos, video, websites and other media available to include in the case study.
- Finalize each case study in English following review and feedback from KIC, SPH and country focal points.
Deliverables and Payments Timeline
Deliverable #
Percentage
Deliverable Name
Planned Date to Submit
1
25%
Workplan & Methodology
August 2024
2
25%
Case study outline, Survey instruments & stakeholders
September 2024
3
15%
1st Draft of Case Studies 1 and 2
November 2024
4
10%
1st Draft of Case Study 3
December 2024
5
15%
2nd Draft of Case Studies 1 and 2
February 2025
6
10%
2nd Draft of Case Studies 3
March 2025
What you'll need
- Education: Masterโs degree (preferred) in communications/journalism, history, politics, or related fields.
- Experience: At least 10 years of professional experience.
- Languages: Excellent Written and Spoken English (Required) / Working knowledge of Dutch and/or Spanish a plus
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: Products and External Services Consultant (PEC), Lump Sum
- Length of contract: 8 months
- Work Location: Remote.
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.
- A flexible way of working. You will be evaluated by deliverable.
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.
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Additional Information- External Opening Date: Jul 15, 2024
- External Closing Date: Aug 6, 2024
- External Contact Email: hrsc@iadb.org
- External Contact Name: HR Service Center
- Job Field: Technical Support