Comprehensive Support Consultant
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- Technical Support
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- 2 days ago Post Date
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- 2400000837 Requisition #
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
The Transport Division (TSP) is a division within the Sectorial Department of Infrastructure and Energy (INE) of the IDB under the Vice Presidency of Sectors and Knowledge (VPS). TSP is responsible for the development of technical analysis, the identification, preparation and execution of loan and technical cooperation operations, the carrying out of studies and sector notes, and any other work associated with the work of the Bank, in what refers to the transport sector.
TSP deals with projects, among others, of: (i) improvement, rehabilitation and maintenance of interurban roads of the primary, secondary and tertiary networks, and institutional strengthening activities associated with this type of project; (ii) optimization of urban public transport, such as the development of mass transport systems (urban rail, BRTs), the reorganization of routes, and the development of new business models for the provision of transport services; (iii) port development, expansions, dredging works, and support for complementary activities, ranging from cabotage ports to large international trade ports; and (iv) airport development, rehabilitation, improvement and expansion of runways, maneuvering areas and passenger and cargo terminals, and support for complementary activities, from small domestic airports to large international airports.
Likewise, the Transportation Division works on five knowledge generation and dissemination initiatives, in the strategic areas of: (i) logistics; (ii) road safety; (iii) sustainable transport and decarbonization; (iv) large projects; and (v) intelligent transportation systems, as well as in the bank’s three strategic objectives: (i) poverty and inequality reduction; (ii) sustainable regional growth; and (iii) climate change.
In this context and considering the growing demand for time and capacity of sector specialists, we are looking for a Comprehensive Support Consultant with technical skills and substantial experience in the sector, who will support the TSP team in the broad spectrum of tasks that are your responsibility.
You will work in the Transport division (TSP) part of the Infrastructure department (INE). The TSP team is responsible for the development of technical analysis, the identification, preparation and execution of loan and technical cooperation operations, the carrying out of studies and sector notes. The objective of the consultancy is to provide specialized technical support to TSP in the analysis, conceptual development, preparation and execution of loan operations and technical cooperation, as well as in knowledge development activities and sector studies, through the elaboration of specific technical-analytical products to be defined by the TSP team.
Likewise, the contract is intended to support the study and detailed analysis of the consulting products that will determine the prefeasibility and feasibility of the projects under preparation, including technical, operational, economic, financial, environmental, legal, and group participation issues. of work corresponding to the projects in which it is involved.
What you’ll do:
In general terms, the main activities to be developed by the consultant within the framework of this contract are:
Sector Dialogues: Identify, design, and prepare transport projects (loans and technical cooperations), coordinating with Bank specialists and government and private sector authorities. Promote digital platforms for collaboration.
New Methods: Research and propose innovative solutions, such as digital technologies, resilient materials, and financial products, to improve the transport sector and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Execution of Operations: Provide support on strategic topics, including public transport and electromobility analysis, development of active mobility policies, and sustainable fuel alternatives. This includes technical audits and quality control of contracted products.
Preparation of Loan or Technical Cooperation Operations: Assist in sectoral analysis, economic and impact assessments, operation design, and drafting key Bank documents.
Strategic Sector Action Documents: Prepare policy and sectorial documents to define the Bank’s transport strategy in various countries.
Knowledge Generation and Training: Support the creation of articles, technical notes, presentations, and training courses on transport topics.
The deliverables will include technical notes, economic evaluations, audits, and various reports, all in digital format.
What you'll need
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience, preferably international, including strategic planning, strategy consulting, policy design, and project management and with relevant experience in the field of transport infrastructure, especially in PPP schemes. Previous experience working with multilateral organizations as well as with Public-Private Partnerships will be valued.
- Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.
- Collaborate and share knowledge.
- Focus on clients.
- Communicate and influence.
- Innovate and try new things.
- Analytics tools.
Requirements
- 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
- Length of contract: 12 months.
- Work Location: On-site.
What we offer
The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee’s life. These benefits include:
- 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
The IDB Group, composed of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IDB Lab offers flexible financing solutions to its member countries to finance economic and social development through lending and grants to public and private entities in Latin America and the Caribbean.
About IDB
We work to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Through financial and technical support for countries working to reduce poverty and inequality, we help improve health and education and advance infrastructure. Our aim is to achieve development in a sustainable, climate-friendly way. With a history dating back to 1959, today we are the leading source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean. We provide loans, grants, and technical assistance; and we conduct extensive research. We maintain a strong commitment to achieving measurable results and the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability.
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