Environmental and Social Solutions Unit. Front Office Administrative Support

• Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries. We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents. 

• 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: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business administration, travel management, general studies or related fields.

• Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience but 4 years highly desired working with IDB or multilateral organizations, business administration, office support activities. Demonstrated interest and experience in system management, in preparation/delivery of tracking systems, planning and logistical support, communications, working under pressure.

• Languages: Proficiency in at least two of the Bank’s official languages (English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese).

Core and Technical Competencies:

• Competency in the use of Bank systems and/or platforms such as Convergence, Concur, EZ-Share, SAP, Lama and other as identified.
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with internal and external clients.
• Demonstrated proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability.
• Highly resourceful team player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.
• Demonstrated excellence in analytical writing, computer and communication skills.

Opportunity Summary: 

• Type of contract: Consultant Full Time
• Length of contract: 14 months.
• Location: The work will be performed at the IDB headquarters in Washington, DC.
• Responsible person: Resource Planning and Administration Associate (VPS/ESG).
• 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 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.

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic and its implications for our Region, the IDB Group is reviewing its hiring needs and re-prioritizing its areas of talent acquisition. We encourage candidates to continue to apply to the active postings, yet current job openings may be subject to further decisions in terms of timing of the processes, or other actions, in accordance with business needs. Final hiring decisions may also be conditioned to the candidate’s ability to timely relocate to the post of duty at the moment of starting service.