Country Representative – Panama

What you’ll need

Education: Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Public Policy, Business, Economics, Law, or any discipline relevant for the position.   Outstanding professional background and strong technical competencies.

Experience:  At least 15 years of relevant experience.

• Strong leadership skills, proven ability to build and motivate high performing teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to quickly establish and maintain trust and credibility with all stakeholders, as well as navigate complex scenarios. 
• Strong business acumen and clear understanding of Bank culture and/or other similar multilateral development organization or development financial institution.
• A track record of being a collaborative team player who can work across the organization to support the goals of the business.
• Strong ability to develop, preserve and strengthen strategic relationships while managing and/or negotiating solutions to sensitive situations.
• Experience in distinct functional areas of the IDB Group is a plus. (For internal candidates).
• At least three years of experience in a comparable position with another multilateral development organization or development financial institution. (For external candidates).  

Languages: Excellent communication skills. Proficiency in English and Spanish, oral and written required. 

Other: Willingness to travel, ability to work in a multicultural environment, outstanding interpersonal skills. 

Key skills

• Mentor and develop. 
• Promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging  
• Build Lean and Versatile teams  
• Lead change and Transformation  
• Create Partnerships  

Note: Candidates in the Talent Pool for Country Representative will be considered and do not need to apply to this posting.