Operations Sr. Specialist / Lead Specialist, Washington, DC
Department of Southern Cone Countries
The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people, united to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Those who work with us find purpose and do what they love best in an inclusive, collaborative, agile and rewarding environment.
About this job
The Department of Southern Cone Countries (CSC) is responsible for the strategic, programmatic, and operational relationship with Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Likewise, the Department fulfills the function of coordinating and facilitating so that corporate and operational activities and processes are duly integrated and attended to in the administrative instances of the institution, including the Board of Directors, Senior Management, and the different departments of the IDB Group (IDBG). The Department is also responsible for monitoring the countries' macroeconomics and generating knowledge on strategic and operational issues.
The CSC operational team requires the services of a professional to fulfill the following responsibilities and tasks.
What you will do:
Effectiveness
Lead the department's development results agenda. Advise country teams in the implementation of initiatives to monitor and track development results throughout the project cycle. Lead and/or contribute to the generation and internal dissemination of operational knowledge / lessons learned in terms of effectiveness / capacity building.
Programming
Coordinate the preparation of inputs (data and sector analysis) that support the multi-year programming process led by the CSC manager and country representatives. Contribute to the sectoral strategic programming dialogues that are required. Advise and contribute to the preparation of the country programming document (CPD), ensuring its quality, consistency, and alignment with the objectives of the priority sectors of the country strategy and the Bank. Lead management actions to meet milestones and goals in relation to the loan operations program, in close coordination with the country offices (quality control of project documents within the framework of eligibility review meetings (ERM) and quality and risk review (QRR) processes with a focus on effectiveness, among others). Represent management at required meetings of the Board of Directors and senior management. Lead and/or contribute to the identification and prioritization processes of technical cooperation to support the operational and strategic work of management.
Portfolio management and monitoring
Support to Management:
Coordinate and collaborate in the organization of relevant events for the development and promotion of the strategic products of the department. Lead and/or actively participate in innovative and special initiatives and projects that CSC and the Bank, at a corporate level, undertake and that impact the work of the department. At the request of management, represent the department in meetings and work groups with other units and teams of the Bank. Promote the exchange of operational lessons and experiences between CSC country offices. Strengthen the technical capacity of less experienced personnel by acting as a mentor.What you will need:
Education: Master's degree in economics, administration, finance or related fields, preferably with postgraduate or doctoral studies in economics, public policy and/or management of economic development programs and projects. Experience: Experience of at least 10 years in public policy management and development programs in the public administration and/or international development organizations. Experience of at least 5 years in issues of effectiveness in the development and/or evaluation of projects. You have excellent analytical and strategic skills, as well as verbal and written communication skills. The position requires skills to handle multiple demands and priorities and ability to respond under pressure. Languages: Fluency in two of the following languages: Spanish, English or Portuguese.
Key skills
Continuous learning Collaborate and share knowledge Focus on customers! Communicate and influence Innovate and try new things
Requirements
Citizenship:
You are a citizen of one of our 48 member countries. We can help you with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents.
Consanguinity:
You do not have members of your family (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) who work at the IDB, IDB Invest or IDB Lab.
Contract type and duration
Type of contract: 3 years fixed term international staff contract (renewable) Start date: Q3/Q4, 2023 Location: HQ – Washington DC Responsible person: Leader of the operational team of CSC Management.
What we offer
The IDB Group offers benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee's life. These benefits include: A competitive remuneration package. Leave and vacations: 24 days of paid vacations + 8 personal days + sick leave + parental leave regardless of gender. Health Insurance: The IDB Group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust health benefits program that covers medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drug care. Pension Plan – A defined benefit plan that provides financial security and helps employees plan for their future. We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family, where applicable. Flexible and hybrid work schedules Health and wellness: Access to our Health Services Center that offers employees preventive care and health education. Support for development: We offer tools to improve your professional profile, such as mentoring, individualized professional advice, training and learning opportunities, language courses, mobility options, among others. Other benefits: lactation room, nursery, gym, bike rack, parking, career program for spouses, and others.
Our culture
At the IDB Group, we work for all people to do their best and bring their true selves to work, are willing to try new approaches without fear, are held accountable for their actions, and are rewarded for their actions.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and a Sense of Belonging (DEIB) are the pillars of our organization. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and encourage women, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, people of African descent and Indigenous people to apply.
We will make sure that people with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations to participate in the job interview process. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please email us at diversity@iadb.org to request reasonable accommodations in order to complete this application.
Our Human Resources Team thoroughly reviews each request.
About the IDB Group
The IDB Group, made up of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and IDB Lab, offers flexible financing solutions to its member countries to finance economic and social development through loans and subsidies to public and private entities in the Americas. Latin and the Caribbean.
About the IDB
The Inter-American Development Bank's mission is to improve lives. Founded in 1959, the IDB is one of the main sources of long-term financing for economic, social, and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The IDB also conducts Innovative research projects and offers policy advice, technical assistance, and training to public and private clients throughout the region.
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Additional Information External Opening Date: Jun 16, 2023 External Closing Date: Jul 5, 2023 External Contact Email: hrsc@iadb.org External Contact Name: HR Service Center Job Field: Operations