Climate Change Operational Consultant

What you’ll Need:

• Education and Experience:  Master’s degree or equivalent and a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience in areas related to Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Finance or other relevant discipline. Experience in multi-lateral development institutions in projects management related to the areas of climate change adaptation and mitigation, renewable energies, including activities with public investors and/or institutions in the financial sector. Experience with projects in Latin-America and the Caribbean region is highly desirable. Working experience with multilateral institutions is required. Excellent knowledge of computer-based analytical tools (database management, spreadsheets, word processors, presentation, and procurement systems) and proven ability to process large volumes of non-aggregated data. The candidate should understand the business of the IDB, the roles and functions of different groups and how to get things done across the matrix. Knowledge of IDB administrative and operational policies, processes and systems is desirable.
• Areas of expertise: At Least 5 Years of proven experience and demonstrated ability to execute bank operations (Technical Cooperation, Investment Grant and Loans). Ability to provide expert advice on IDB internal operational procedures and policies toward the preparation, execution and monitoring (reports) of IDB operations. Understands the broader context of the IDB project cycle. Uses project management tools and methodologies to ensure programs, projects and grants are delivered on time and within budget, with the most efficient and strategic use of resources.
• Project Management: Experience in projects management, including schedules, organization, negotiation with beneficiaries, documentation, and support outreach operations. Experience with the monitoring operations’ statuses and disbursement levels aimed  at the production of reports and the facilitation of corrective actions.
• Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish – written and oral – is required.
• Skills: (i) Analysis and problem solving: Systematically gathers and analyzes information. Understand problems and arrive at an optimal solution. Applies technical concepts, methodologies, tools and techniques to support technical analysis and generate basic solutions/proposal; (ii) Planning, Organizing & Executing: Prioritizes, develops, and follows through on plans to carry out goals and objectives; (iii) Communications: Ability to express facts and ideas clearly and in an organized manner with good writing and editing skills in English and Spanish.  Able to interact with people at all levels. Participates in unit’s operational activities by providing operational and administrative support to the Division Chief, project team leaders and project team members. Producing a variety of documents and reports using both standardized and specialized software and technical databases; (iv) Service Orientation: Ability to collaborate and cooperate effectively, to be flexible and willing to work extended hours, (v) Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment and to coordinate activities with both professional and administrative staff. As required, coordinates work with others within and beyond own unit to meet business objectives.

Opportunity Summary: 

• Type of contract: International Consultant
• Length of contract: 19 months.
• Location: Headquarters. Washington DC, U.S.A.
• Responsible person: Operation Lead Specialist, CSD/CCS, has the overall responsibility for the coordination.
• Requirements: You must be a citizen 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.

Our team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.