Competitiveness, Technology and Innovation Survey Program Design Consultant.

• Education: Minimum of an advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Economics or a related field with a focus on innovation and technology
• Experience: A minimum of 10 years of experience in designing and issuing firm level and/or micro surveys in developing countries, with a high preference for experience in the Caribbean region. At least 2-3 years’ experience in project design and development in an international organization and/or development bank with preference for knowledge of internal IDB processes.
• Languages: Fluency in oral and written English.

• Experience in designing, coordinating, implementing, and analyzing firm level and micro surveys in a developing country, with high preference for experience in the Caribbean.
• Strong knowledge, as evidenced by research work or development project work, of digital technology adoption.
• Experience in private sector development projects with a focus on business and innovation climate reform within a developing country context including the Caribbean.
• Experience in developing results-focused project proposals.
• Fine-tuned analytical and quantitative skills with strong knowledge in applied statistics
• Highly developed communication and proposal writing skills. High level of professional integrity.
• A working understanding of guidelines and procedures typically used by development banks for approving technical cooperation projects.

• Type of contract and modality: Products and External Services Consultant, Lump Sum.
• Length of contract: 2 months.
• Location: External consultancy which will be developed at the place of residence of the contractual. For international contractual, one mission to the location of the potential beneficiaries with a maximum of 5 days on the ground.
• Responsible person: The technical and administrative responsibilities of this consultancy will be coordinated by the Science and Technology Principal Technical Leader (IFD/CTI), and Private Sector Development Lead Specialist (IFD/CTI), Inter-American Development Bank.
• 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: 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 Inter-American Development Bank, 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.

Payment and Conditions: Compensation will be determined in accordance with Bank’s policies and procedures. The Bank, pursuant to applicable policies, may contribute toward travel and moving expenses. In addition, candidates must be citizens of an IDB member country.

Consanguinity: Pursuant to applicable Bank policy, candidates with relatives (including the fourth degree of consanguinity and the second degree of affinity, including spouse) working for the IDB, IDB Invest, or MIF as staff members or Complementary Workforce contractuals, will not be eligible to provide services for the Bank.

Diversity: The Bank is committed to diversity and inclusion and to providing equal opportunities to all candidates. We embrace diversity on the basis of 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.