Knowledge and Learning Division Chief
What you’ll need:
Education: You hold a Master's degree or equivalent “Licenciatura”/advanced degree in Knowledge Management, Information Management, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or similar discipline. Candidates with a Ph.D. are preferred.
Experience:
- At least 10 years of relevant experience related to the key responsibilities of the position.
- Experience in LAC countries is strongly preferred.
- Strong technical background and validated management track record.
- You should be recognized as an authority among peers in your specific discipline. Peer-reviewed publications (journals or books) in the area of knowledge management and learning are a plus.
- Experience handling multi-disciplinary and/or cross-sector teams, with demonstrated well-honed integration skills.
- Strong social and communication skills with the ability to consult, partner and work effectively with senior leaders and business partners across countries, sectors and group members. Will work to drive alignment against key organizational priorities.
- Prior experience working with international organizations is an advantage.
Other relevant skills and knowledge
- Shown project management skills, including but not limited to leadership, communication, planning and people skills, risk and cost management, negotiation, critical thinking and quality management.
- Ability to influence through the development of actionable insights and recommendations.
- Understanding of our mission, organizational strategy and business model.
- Ability to interpret and apply policies and frameworks in a manner that is suitable to the involved parties and in the best interest of the IDB is a plus.
- Delivering results by effectively leading people and the efficient allocation and execution of resources.
- Setting performance standards and provides feedback, guidance, and coaching to drive growth and continuous improvement.
- Promoting diversity and inclusion, modeling inclusive behaviors and bringing to bear diversity to achieve business results.
Language requirement: Excellent English and Spanish language proficiency, oral and written, is required. French and/or Portuguese would be a plus.
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Opportunity Summary:
Type of contract: Fixed term
Length of contract: 3 years, with possibility for renewal as per mutual agreement
Starting date: Upon agreement with the candidate
Location: Washington, D.C.
Requirements: You are a citizen of one of the 48 IDB Member Countries and have no family member working at the IDB Group.
Our culture: Working with us you will be surrounded by a diverse group of people who have years of experience in all types of development fields, including transportation, health, gender and diversity, communications and much more.
About us: At the IDB, we’re devoted to improving lives. Since 1959, we’ve been a leading source of long-term financing for economic, social, and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. We do more than lending though. We partner with our 48-member countries to provide Latin America and the Caribbean with cutting-edge research about relevant development issues, policy advice to inform their decisions, and technical assistance to improve on the planning and execution of projects. For this, we need people who not only have the right skills, but also are passionate about improving lives.
The IDB offers competitive benefits and compensation package, including relocation expenses
(if applicable).
The IDB is committed to diversity and inclusion and to providing equal opportunities in employment. We embrace diversity based on gender, age, education, national origin, ethnic origin, race, disability, sexual orientation, and religion. We encourage women, Afro-descendants and persons of indigenous origins to apply.
