Chief of the Climate Change Division
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- Business Leader
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- Mar 24, 2020 Post Date
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- 2000000210 Requisition #
What you will need:
Education: You hold a Master’s degree (PhD preferred) or equivalent level advanced degree in engineering, environmental science, economics, public policy, environmental, natural resources or other relevant fields with specialization in climate-relevant area.
Experience:
- At least 10 years of experience related to the key responsibilities of the position.
- You have developed a strong network of experts with an understanding of the Region and of the operational aspects of a multi-lateral development institution.
- Proven experience in Latin America and/or the Caribbean is strongly preferred.
- A strong record of peer-reviewed publications in the area of climate change will be positively evaluated.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and experience in managing multi-disciplinary and diverse teams. Promote diversity and inclusion, model inclusive behaviors and bring to bear diversity to achieve business results.
- Combine intellectual leadership and a strong technical knowledge plus impeccable integrity and highest ethical standards.
- 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, and drive alignment against key organizational priorities.
- Deliver results and showing project management skills, including but not limited to leadership, communication, planning and people skills, risk and cost management, negotiation, critical thinking and quality management.
- Collaborative team player who can inspire trust and passion in the IDB’s mission, establish productive relationships, and treat all individuals with fairness and respect.
- 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.
- Set performance standards and provide feedback, guidance, and coaching to drive growth and continuous improvement.
Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English; knowledge of Portuguese and/or French is considered a plus.
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Opportunity Summary
Type of contract: Fixed term
Length of Contract: 3 years
Starting date: as soon as possible
Location: Washington DC
Requirements: Candidates must be citizens of one of the IDB’s 48 member countries and have no family members currently working at the IDB Group
Our culture: Our people are committed and passionate about improving lives in Latin-America and the Caribbean, and they get to do what they love in a diverse, collaborative and stimulating work environment. We are the first Latin American and Caribbean development institution to be awarded the EDGE certification, recognizing our strong commitment to gender equality. As an employee you can be part of internal resource groups that connect our diverse community around common interests.
We encourage women, afro-descendants, people of indigenous origins, and persons with disabilities to apply.
About us: At the IDB, we’re committed 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 a competitive remuneration and benefits package.
Our team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.