Post of duty: Washington, D.C.
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 (LAC). Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.
About this position:
Globalization and digitalization have changed dramatically the international taxation landscape, with an increase in intra-group trade, foreign direct investment, incidence of tax avoidance strategies, the ability to have a significant economic presence in foreign markets without physical presence, and other phenomena that led the international community to reconsider the basic understanding of international tax, especially at the Inclusive Framework on Base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) and the United Nation (UN). Against this backdrop, countries struggle to participate in international policymaking discussions and to adapt domestic tax systems. The IDB, as a trusted advisor, is able to help countries to keep up to ongoing developments.
We are looking for a senior, seasoned, creative international tax consultant. As such, you will support the Fiscal Management Division (IFD/FMM) team in its operations, including but not limited to technical cooperations and loans.
IFD/FMM specializes in fiscal policy and administration throughout the full cycle of public finance, including revenue, budgeting, public procurement, public finance management, and public finance applied to development and policy challenges such as climate change, equality and social inclusion.
What youโll do:
Support IFD/FMM teams in engaging with beneficiary countries to provide analysis and policy advice as requested in the following topics:
- Inclusive and effective international tax cooperation at the UN. Monitor developments and support policy processes.
- International Tax Reform - Pillar 2. Policy reform adjusted to specific country characteristics.
- Tax incentives under the new international tax regime. Analysis of adequacy of existing policies to the Minimum Global Tax and support to policy reforms.
- Support coordination between IFD/FMM and the Brazilian Presidency of the G-20, particularly on the International Taxation Agenda.
- Cooperative compliance. Support in developing and implementing a regional program of cooperation in tax compliance between Tax Administrations and large taxpayers.
- Public finance and climate change. Support the IFD/FMM team in performing secretariat services to the Regional Climate Change Platform of Ministers of Economy and Finance in Latin America to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement.
What you'll need:
- Education: Masterโs degree (or equivalent advanced degree) in public finance, trade, international relations or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.
- Experience: At least 15 years of progressive experience in international relations.
- 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: International Consultant Full-Time (CNS).
- 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: The 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.
Consultant Part-Time:
- A competitive compensation packages.
- 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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