Ethics Prevention Senior Associate
Location: Colombia, Costa Rica, and Jamaica
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 Office of Ethics (ETH) is looking for a dynamic, resourceful, and reliable Ethics Prevention Senior Associate. As an Ethics Prevention Senior Associate, you will be responsible for responding to employee consultations regarding the interpretation and application of the IDB Group Codes of Ethics and Professional Conduct (โโthe Code/sโ), recommending appropriate mitigating or remedial actions as necessary, and supporting the Declaration of Interests Program. Additionally, you will be expected to develop trusting and collaborative relationships with IDB and IDB Invest management and employees in the IDB Groupโs relevant regionsโ Country Offices (Central America, Caribbean, South America) to accomplish other diverse functions, such as delivering training and outreach activities, handling the intake of consultations and allegations of misconduct, collaborating in misconduct investigations, and supporting or leading other special projects.
You will work in the Prevention Team of the Office of Ethics (ETH). This team is responsible for providing impartial assistance to employees and management of the IDB and IDB Invest in reviewing and resolving matters regarding ethics and workplace conduct. The Office helps prevent possible misconduct and promotes ethical behavior and workplace conduct through different activities. ETH answers consultations and provides advice in response to requests for interpretation of the Codes; administers the Declaration of Interests Program (which requires that all IDB Group employees either complete a detailed annual reporting of their financial and outside interests or certify compliance with the Codes); and leads training, outreach, and communications initiatives. The Office also receives and investigates allegations of misconduct, as provided in IDB Group policies.
What youโll do
What you'll need
Education: Masterโs degree (or equivalent advanced degree) in Education, Law, Ethics, Business, Human Resources, or other fields relevant to the role's responsibilities. Experience: At least four years of progressive experience in one or more of the following areas: ethics and compliance, experience in conducting analysis and providing advice specifically around conflicts of interest and practical knowledge or experience with disclosure of interest programs in international or other public organizations and/or experience in the operations, contracting, procurement, audit, or legal areas of an international organization. Languages: Proficiency in English is required, Spanish is preferable, and knowledge of French or Portuguese is a plus.Key skills
Learn continuously Collaborate and Share Knowledge Focus on clients Communicate and influence Innovate and take risksRequirements
Citizenship: You are either a citizen of Colombia, Costa Rica, and Jamaica or a citizen of one of our 48 member countries with residency or legal permit to work in Colombia, Costa Rica, or Jamaica. 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
National staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement.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. Leaves and vacations: 24 days of paid time off + 8 personal days + sick leave + gender-neutral parental leave. Health Insurance: IDB Group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust medical benefits program that covers medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs. Pension plan: defined benefit pension plan that provides financial security and supports employees in planning their future. Hybrid