Post of duty: Washington, DC - USA
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 consultant to provide operational and analytical support to the Gender and Diversity Division (GDI). As an Operational and Analytical Consultant, you will work closely with GDI specialists in the (i) preparation of inputs to mainstream gender and diversity issues in IDB operations, (ii) design, execution, and monitoring of GDI operations; (iii) analysis and review of technical reports; and (iv) collection of quantitative data.
You will work in the Gender and Diversity Division (GDI) part of the Social Sector (SCL). The teamโs mission is to promote: (a) gender equality and empowerment, (b) development with identity of indigenous peoples, and (c) the inclusion of African descendants, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. It supports Bank operations, provides policy and strategic guidance, and carries out technical assistance and training
What youโll do:
- Research and collect data on gender and/or diverse population groups gaps that will be used to inform gender and diversity (G&D) mainstreaming in IDB operations.
- Provide inputs and prepare G&D gap analysis for IDB operations.
- Support GDI specialists in the monitoring and execution of IDB operations that are aligned with G&D.
- Participate in technical meetings with counterparts and government agencies.
- Provide inputs and recommendations to reports and deliverables prepared by external consultants.
- Accompany design, execution, and monitoring of Technical Cooperations (TCs), particularly ensuring the achievement of activities and results.
- Support administrative management of TCs, including writing Terms of References (ToRs), supporting contracting processes, following up payments and registering financial processes.
- Support the preparation of TCsโ annual reports, including collecting information about execution of activities, key indicators, lessons learned and financial progress.
- Work with databases and data analysis.
- Participate on G&D research projects/initiatives.
- Support the development of knowledge and dissemination products.
What you'll need
- Education: Masterโs degree in economics, Public Policy, International Development or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.
- Experience: At least 5 years of progressive experience working on social development. Of those, at least 3 years of experience working on gender issues and/or one of the four diverse population groups prioritized by the IDB (LGBTQ+, Afrodescendants, Persons with Disabilities and Indigenous People). Experience working on multilateral organizations preferred.
- Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.
Key skills
- Strong writing and analytical skills in Spanish and English.
- Demonstrated experience working on development projects.
- Proficiency analyzing data.
- Familiarity with gender and/or diversity mainstreaming in operations.
- Demonstrated experience in event organization.
- 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: International 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 packages.
- Leaves 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.
- We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies.
- Hybrid and flexible work schedules.
- Development support: We offer learning opportunities to boost your professional profile such as seminars, 1:1 professional counseling, and much more.
- Health and wellbeing: Access to our Health Services Center which provides preventive care and health education for all employees.
- Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, and others.
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.