International - Water and Sanitation Specialist or Senior Specialist โ Kingston, 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
We are looking for a Water and Sanitation Specialist or Senior Specialist to work in our Country Office in Jamaica. As Water and Sanitation Specialist or Senior Specialist, you will be in charge of the development of new operations (loans and technical assistance programs), supervision of the sector Bankโs portfolio and other related activities undertaken by the Division in Jamaica, in the following areas: water resources, potable water supply, sanitation and wastewater collection and treatment, urban drainage and solid waste management.
You will work in the Water and Sanitation Division (WSA) of the Infrastructure and Energy (INE) Department. This team is responsible for conceptualizing, preparing, supporting the execution, and supervising the IDBโs operations related to water and sanitation. We seek to ensure universal and sustainable access to high-quality water, sanitation, and solid waste management services to contribute to the sustainable economic growth of our member countries in Latin America and the Caribbean and a better quality of life for their citizens. WSA works with the country departments to design and implement country and regional financial and non-financial programs and projects and evaluates the development results of such interventions. It also performs quality enhancement functions for social development projects and programs, including guiding, designing, and preparing Bank products, execution, and analysis and mitigation of risks.
What youโll do:
Lead/provide input into the Bank sector dialogue with government authorities, borrowing agencies, other lending entities and non-governmental agencies. Lead/participate in the identification, preparation and assessment of requests for project financing, with and without sovereign guarantee, including requests for technical assistance, in accordance with the Bank policies, and considering conditions of the country, institutional capacities, and financing mechanisms available. Lead/participate in the execution and supervision of projects and activities carried out by the Bank, including comprehensive management of risks of projects in the portfolio. Lead/contribute to the identification, preparation and development of studies and strategies, including policy and regulatory matters, in the water and sanitation sector. Work with multidisciplinary teams in charge of the conceptual design and development of technically, institutionally and financially innovative proposals to attend needs of national, regional and local government agencies, as well as those of the private sector. Provide technical guidance to borrowers, country offices, governments and non-governmental agencies in fields of expertise and others related to Bank activities. Work with other sectors and departments of the Bank to design, implement and monitor country and regional financial and non-financial programs and projects. Lead/advise project teams in monitoring quality control of documents related to preparation of loan proposals, technical assistance operations and other activities. Lead/execute the dissemination of research, analysis and knowledge development activities. Work independently with limited oversight. Guide, coach and mentor junior staff to develop technical expertise.What you'll need
Education: Masterโs degree (PhD would be a plus) in engineering, environment or social sciences, administration, financing, economics, or other related fields. Experience: 7 years of proven relevant experience in the drinking water supply, sanitation and sewage treatment areas; management of water resources; urban storm drainage systems; and municipal solid waste management. Preferably with working experience in at least one of the Caribbean countries. Specialized knowledge and accumulated experience preferably in a multilateral or bilateral development institution, in a public sector entity, a prestigious consulting firm, a private sector group or an NGO. Languages: Proficiency in English is required. Knowledge of another official Bank language (Spanish, French or 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. We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents. 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
International 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.