Post of duty: Washington, DC.
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 RND Division is seeking a qualified and experienced Geospatial Data Management Consultant to support our organization in various projects related to rural development, agriculture, sustainable tourism, and natural disaster risk management. The consultant will play a crucial role in collecting, validating, and managing geospatial data, as well as providing technical support and expertise in GIS tools utilization, data modeling, and application development.
You will work in RND part of CSD department. This team is responsible for supporting the Bank's operations in areas related to the agricultural sector, rural development, natural resource management, tourism development, and disaster risk management.
What you’ll do:
The consultant will have the following responsibilities:
Geospatial Data Management:
- Collect, validate, and manage geospatial data relevant to rural development, agriculture, sustainable tourism, and natural disaster risk management projects.
- Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of geospatial datasets.
Project Support:
- Provide technical support to project teams in the use of geospatial data for planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Conduct training sessions to enhance the capacity of project staff in geospatial data management.
GIS Tools Utilization:
- Utilize Geographic Information System (GIS) tools to analyze and visualize geospatial data.
- Create thematic maps, spatial analyses, and other GIS outputs to support decision-making processes.
Data Modeling:
- Develop data models that integrate geospatial information to enhance project planning, implementation, and monitoring.
- Collaborate with project teams to identify key data requirements and design appropriate data models.
Application Development:
- Develop GIS applications and tools to facilitate the use of geospatial data in project operations.
- Collaborate with IT teams to integrate geospatial components into existing project management systems.
Deliverables and Payments Timeline: Payments will be made upon the PEC's submission of invoices linked to the delivery and acceptance of the above-mentioned activities by the project supervisor. Invoices will account for the number of days worked on a given product, activities performed, and outputs delivered.
What you'll need
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Geography, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Geoinformatics, Environmental Science, Software development, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.
- Experience: At least2 years of progressive experience in working experience in geospatial data management and GIS analysis, preferably in the context of rural development, agriculture, sustainable tourism, or natural disaster risk management projects. Proven experience in geospatial data management, GIS tools utilization, and application development in the context of development projects. Strong proficiency in GIC software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar tools. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement data models for project planning and monitoring.
- Languages: Proficiency in English and one of the other Bank official languages (Spanish, French or Portuguese) is required.
Key skills
- Learn continuously.
- Collaborate and share knowledge.
- Focus on clients.
- Communicate and influence.
- Innovate and try new things.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Proficiency in programming languages relevant to GIS application development.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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), Retainer.
- Length of contract: 12 months.
- Work Location: Remote.
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: May 15, 2024
- External Closing Date: Jun 5, 2024
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