Consultant to support the CSD/CCS and division in Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay, in international trade and economic integration issues

• Education: Master´s degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience in International Trade, Development Economics, Economics, Regulatory analysis, Policy, Administration, or related fields. A Master’s degree is highly desirable but not required.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of professional experience working in international development, economic integration, government, and/or the private sector. Experience in project management and negotiation in international fora is required. Understanding of projects related to climate change and/or economic policy is highly desirable. Experience working with government agencies and local partners, multilateral institutions on projects for both the public and private sector is desirable. Experience working within a government that is a borrowing member of the IDB is desirable.
• Languages: English and Spanish. Competency in Portuguese will be considered an asset. Operating knowledge of French knowledge is desirable.
• Core and Technical Competencies: solid negotiation skills with internal and external clients; solid knowledge of the international climate change regime including the NDC process; excellent communication skills, including written and oral forms; proven ability to communicate complex concepts and prepare reports that are clear, concise and meaningful; ability to develop, analyze and articulate project issues and identify creative, practical approaches to overcome challenging situations; analytic capacity and ability to assess project outputs and relevant findings; good team player, self-starter, ability to work under limited supervision and maintain good relationships internally and externally to the Bank.

• Type of contract: Consultant 
• Length of contract: 11 months
• Location: Santiago, Chile Country Office
• Responsible Person: Climate Change Specialist
• 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.

Because we are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, we embrace all diversity and encourage women, LGBTQ+, persons with disabilities, afro-descendants, and indigenous people 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.