Private Sector Operations / Senior Advisor
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 Executive Vice President (EVP), as the Chief Operating Officer of the institution and under the guidance of the Board of Executive Directors and the President of the Bank, is responsible for the operation of the Bank and provides day-to-day management oversight of and direction to the Vice Presidents and all other senior staff. The EVP also oversees the quality control and risk management of all Bank operations and serves as chair of all Management committees responsible for the Bankโs operational activities.
You will be part of a dedicated and multidisciplinary team, with a leadership role in operational and corporate matters and with specific responsibilities exercised while working on projects, tasks and activities (operational and corporate) geared to advise the EVP, senior management and the Bank teams in leading critically important issues for the organization.
What youโll do:
This is an advisor position aimed at supplying knowledge and experience in the strategic management of matters under the purview of the EVP; with emphasis on public-private synergies and the integration of operational and corporate processes.
The scope of activities will relate to the management of the Bankโs strategic planning within the framework of the IDB Group, as well as the monitoring and strategic management of the Bank's project portfolio (covering programming, preparation, execution, and impact evaluation) and the mutual interaction of the aforementioned with the institution's corporate processes (i.e. financial and talent management, audit, and risk management). This includes active participation in projects and monitoring the implementation of cutting-edge innovations, such as the design of market development strategies (especially in the real and financial sectors), comprehensive risk management (SG and NSG), promotion of innovation (management and scaling) or the optimization of the Bank's financial management.
In this context and working independently and with minimal oversight from the Executive Vice President, you will:
Lead the coordination of the corporate and operational aspects at different levels that the organization operates and where the EVP has responsibilities (ie. strategies, programs, projects and financial and non-financial products) Lead EVPโs technical work and tasks regarding corporate and operational aspects for which the office has responsibilities (i.e. strategies, programs, projects, products) Coordinate and contribute to cross-cutting operational and corporate aspects between different business units of the Bank, including the management of alliances within the IDB Group at multiple levels of the organization (Teams, Divisions, Sector and Country Departments, and Vice-presidencies). Lead the revision and provide technical recommendations regarding the authorization of project negotiation and all other matters brought for consideration or review to the EVP and the Operational Policy Committee (OPC). This includes performing technical, sector, and operational performance reviews and working with project teams and other staff on the Bankโs policy compliance and interpretation. Analyze alternatives for policy formulation and postures, providing analytical elements for decisions regarding the Bankโs corporate matters, specific projects or broader operational programs and activities. Lead and perform analytical and operational work to ensure the developmental impact of Bank Group projects, programs, and other engagements at the country or sector level, including the perspective of private sector development and regional integration. Build and maintain networks with other Bank areas to ensure thorough and data-driven decisions of corporate matters (i.e. analysis of processes, systems, talent management and corporate finance). Carry out practical analytical work together with the teams and in response to requests from the Bank's oversight units (OVE, OII, ETH, AUG, MEC among others). Generate knowledge, ensuring that best practices and lessons learned are captured and shared with others. Contribute to the training and development of others and coach/mentor junior staff to build technical expertise.What you'll need:
Education: Masterโs degree (or equivalent advanced degree) in economics or international development, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role. Experience: A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in operations and evaluation. Languages: Proficiency in English and one of the other Bank official languages (Spanish, French or Portuguese) is required.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:
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, including an annual base salary expressed on a net- of-tax basis 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 which covers medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs. Pension plan: defined benefit pension plan that provides financial security and support employees in planning for their future. We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family, when it applies 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. Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, Spouse Career Program, and others.A candidate has been pre-identified for this position and may apply. However, this remains a competitive process and other qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be duly considered.
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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About IDB Lab
Is the innovation laboratory of the IDB Group. We mobilize financing, knowledge, and connections to drive innovation for inclusion in Latin America and the Caribbean. We believe innovation is a powerful tool that can transform our region, providing today unprecedented opportunities to populations that are vulnerable due to economic, social, or environmental factors. IDB Lab has a commitment to gender quality and diversity as part of its development mandate. The Strategy and Impact unit supports IDB Lab in the development of strategy, connections and knowledge, and impact measurement and reporting.
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