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
The Human Resources Department (HRD) is responsible for the administration and development of the human resources in the IDB Group. It also oversees the implementation of the People Strategy building and implementing programs and methodologies in direct support of our results-based business model and focusing on the development of the IDB Groupโs talent and technical skills capacity. We are looking for a versatile and focused professional with a background in HR policy development to join our team.
The teamโs mission: the Policies and Labor Relations (PLR) team is integral to maintaining a positive work environment and developing comprehensive workplace policies that govern employment with the Bank and labor relations. The team plays a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining the human resources policies and procedures in implementation of the Bankโs Institutional Strategy and People Strategy. We collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure that policies adapt to the Bankโs evolving needs and improve the employee value proposition.
What youโll do
- Research, draft, and support in the implementation of HRD policies, as needed to implement the Bankโs Institutional Strategy and People Strategy; covering all stages of the Bank employeeโs lifecycle: talent acquisition, performance management, career development, compensation and benefits, and termination.
- Engage with internal teams, including across HRD and the Legal Department, to ensure that the policies are consistent with the business needs, identify improvements, and compliance with Bank regulations.
- Review the HRD regulations and support in the process of streamlining and simplifying the HRD policy system.
- Research market trends and benchmarks to support the policy design.
- Support with the translation, and dissemination of policies.
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: Masterโs degree (or equivalent advanced degree) in Law, HR management, organizational development, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.
- Experience: 10 years of progressive experience in HR management, policy development, benefits administration, or employee well-being.
- Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.
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), Retainer.
- Length of contract: 170 days in a period of 10 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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- External Opening Date: Jan 31, 2025
- External Closing Date: Feb 6, 2025
- External Contact Email: hrsc@iadb.org
- External Contact Name: HR Service Center