Operations Senior Associate/Associate - Belize
Location: Belize
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 self-motivated, dynamic, and results-oriented individual for the position of Operations Senior Associate/Associate who will work within several multi-disciplinary project teams to ensure effective and efficient planning and execution of essential development projects aligned to the IDB mandate in the country.
You will work in the IDB Country Office in Belize as part of the Country Department Central America, Haiti, Mexico, Panama, and the Dominican Republic. This team is responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing projects, programs, and studies in Belize.
What youโll do:
Participate in the design of operations supporting the preparation of project documents and monitoring project approval timelines. Support the preparation of project profiles and operational plans for technical cooperation projects. Assist in institutional capacity and risk analyses, preparation of project budgets, results frameworks and supports the development of fiduciary plans for execution. Provide technical support on the application of Bank operational policies and processes throughout the project execution and preparation of annual operating and execution plans, procurement plans, disbursement requests and other project documentation. Support the preparation of project supervision plans, monitoring and results reports, and follows up on their recommendations. Coordinate the organization of project-related missions and workshops. Analyze documentation on contractual conditions and processes corresponding actions and requests for contract and program modifications. Support the analysis of disbursement requests, validate eligibility of expenses, and assist in the analysis of budget transfers. Monitor disbursement projections. Collaborate on Project Closure workshops; collects relevant data for the preparation of the Project Completion Report (PCR); and upon request, follows up on the evaluation recommendations.What youโll need
Education: Masterยดs degree in economics, business administration, finance, engineering, or similar studies. Certification in Project Management is desirable. Experience: At least three years of relevant professional experience, preferably in administrating projects financed by multilateral development institutions or other external donors. Knowledge of national procurement policies, norms, or practices and experience in writing reports is a plus. Languages: Proficiency in English and Spanish, spoken and written, is required.Key skills
Requirements
Citizenship: You are either a citizen of Belize or a citizen of one of our 48 member countries with residency or legal permit to work in Belize. 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
National 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. Leaves and vacations: 24 days of paid time off + 8 personal days + sick leave + gender-neutral parental leave Health Insurance: IDB Group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust medical benefits program that covers medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs. Pension plan: defined benefit pension plan that provides financial security and supports employees in planning for their future. Hybrid and flexible work schedules Health and wellbeing: Access to our Health Services Center which provides preventive care and health education for employees. Development support: We offer tools to boost your professional profile such as mentoring, 1:1 professional counseling, training, and learning opportunities, language classes, mobility options, among others.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.