Digital Transformation Consultant

Qualification and skills you’ll need

Education: You hold a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Business Administration, STEM, and/or other relevant sector related to digital transformation, like Tourism. An advanced master’s degree in business administration (MBA or equivalent) will be desirable.

Experience: At least 2 years of relevant professional experience related to the key responsibilities of the position and experience working within a team of specialists. You have a solid understanding of how technology-driven business models are disrupting incumbents across different economic sectors with specific interest in Agribusiness, Manufacturing and Banking industries. Familiar with open innovation and corporate entrepreneurship in LAC. Experience and skills in client relationships, as well as management consulting and technology strategy will be highly valued.

Core and Technical Competencies: The candidate for this position will be required to show on a daily basis the following skills: problem solving, leadership (including team management and project delivery), proactivity, intellectual curiosity, genuine interest on how technology can accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and a strong desire to be part of the IDB Invest Advisory Services Division.

Relationship Building: Ability to proactively cultivate networks with people across a variety of functions and locations within and outside the Bank, working effectively and cooperatively with all stakeholders, nurturing strong relationships at all organizational levels.

Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to take initiative to assist others; share knowledge and information; express disagreements tactfully and work toward win/win solutions.

Proactivity and Adaptability: Ability to act independently and resourcefully in responding to work demands, adjust initiatives to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and change.

Languages: Oral and written proficiency in English and Spanish is required; knowledge of Korean is a plus.

Communication: Fluency in English and Spanish. Ability to write clear and precise analytical documents and to adapt communication style to different audiences; demonstrated ability to contribute to multidisciplinary and multicultural project teams.

Opportunity Summary

Type of contract: CNS Consultant Full Time

Reports to: Head of Digital Transformation unit in Advisory Service Division.

Length of contract: 18.5 months.

Starting date: December 2024, upon mutual agreement with candidate

Location: Washington D.C.

Requirements: 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 private investment development fields, including infrastructure and energy, corporates, financial institutions, financial and non-financial products and services, gender and diversity, communications and much more.

About us: IDB Invest, a member of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group, is a multilateral organization, committed to the development of the private sector of Latin America and the Caribbean by financing loans, equity investments, and guarantees. In addition, IDB Invest partners with clients to provide advisory and training services.

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.

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

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.