CWUIC SP- Program Coordinator Consultant

• Citizenship: You are either a citizen of Trinidad and Tobago or a citizen of one of our 48-member countries with residency or legal permit to work in Trinidad and Tobago.
• Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB Group.
• Education: Master’s degree in environmental technology, geology, economics, public policy, or related field preferred.
• Experience: At least 8 years of working experience at senior management level
• Languages: Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills with a fluency in spoken and written English.

Core and Technical Competencies: Excellent team player with good interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to work in a multi-cultural, environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

• Project management and implementation experience required; especially projects focused on development
• Experience working in the Caribbean region, particularly with multilateral agencies
• Fieldwork experience in different developing country contexts is an asset
• Strong insurance background, or experience working with insurers, would be desirable
• A good understanding and/or experience in technical and organizational disaster risk reduction and management and climate change adaptation
• Ability to negotiate with partners and funding institutions
• Existing professional networks consisting of contacts to academic partners, private insurers, government officials (e.g. insurance regulators, disaster risk management authorities and related), relevant development partners would be preferred
• Track-record of participating in international fora

Opportunity Summary: 

• Type of contract: Consultant Full Time
• Length of contract: 12 months
• Starting date: 09/012022
• Location: Trinidad and Tobago
• Responsible person: Lead Water Specialist INE/WSA
• 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, the LGBTQ+ community, 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.