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. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.
About this position
In the context of a transformation process for greater impact and scale, the Institution has adopted a new approach that unifies and focuses the work of the IDB, IDB Invest and IDB Lab under one goal: ramp up the impact and scale of the results we achieve for the countries and people of Latin America and the Caribbean. In addition, IDB is currently moving through a process of recapitalization of its private sector divisions, IDB Invest and IDB Lab. In order to move forward with its recapitalizations and further growth, the IDB has embarked on a series of governance, administrative, operational, and financial reforms that will strengthen the quality of its lending and its brand as the LAC Regionโs leading proponent of socially and environmentally sustainable growth.
We are looking for a Senior Outreach Consultant who actively track legislative activities related to the IDB Group, advising senior management on how to engage proactively, respond to queries and press reports, and to adjust messaging and communications in order to strengthen the IDBโs brand and relations with its primary shareholders and representatives.
The Senior Outreach Consultant will report to the Executive Vice President (EVP). The 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 an impactful and multidisciplinary team working on projects, tasks, and activities geared to advise the EVP, senior management, and the Bank teams in leading critical issues for the Institution.
What youโll do:
- Under the overall guidance of the EVP and working closely with the IDB Groupโs senior management, the Office of Outreach and Partnership, among other relevant departments, actively track legislative activities related to the IDB Group, advising senior management on how to engage proactively, respond to queries and press reports, and to adjust messaging and communications in order to strengthen the IDBโs brand and relations with its primary shareholders and representatives. S/he will prepare briefs for senior management in advance of meetings with legislative or executive branch representatives, officials and staff on these matters.
- Provide guidance and carry out logistical support on outreach to US policy and advocacy groups, particularly those engaged in analysis and/or monitoring of multilateral development banks and in key areas of IDB Group work with global implications such as climate, health, food security and related. S/he will provide strategic guidance on how to engage constructively, how best to share information and strengthen relations, and minimize or manage reputational risks, so as to strengthen the project lifecycle and monitoring processes, promote the institutionโs mandate and priorities, and assure that key feedback is considered and incorporated as appropriate into IDB Groupโs strategies and actions.
- With the support of senior management, facilitate the development and implementation of strategic advocacy plans to advance specific areas of priority for the IDB Group.
- Undertake other timely analysis or investigation related to the management of operational or administrative risks at the request of her or his supervisors.
What you'll need
- Education: Masterโs degree in Public Policy (MPP), Master of Public Administration (MPA), or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.
- Experience: At least 10 years of work experience that includes direct experience in the legislative or executive branches of government. Furthermore, a detailed and comprehensive understanding of the US legislative process, how it relates to multilateral bank support and oversight, the interplay between the legislative and executive branches in policy formation, as well as the funding and appropriations processes.
- Languages: Proficiency in English.
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.
- Length of contract: 24 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.
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