Evaluation Specialists or Senior Associates

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Economics
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What you’ll need:  

  • Education: Master’s degree in evaluation, economics, finance, engineering, social policy, public policy, or related discipline, with broad knowledge of international development issues. 

  • Experience: At least 4 years of relevant hands-on experience, in economic development, including experience in a policy or operational position in a government, multilateral organization, donor agency, think tank, NGO, consulting firm, or a private financier dealing with issues of economic, environmental or social policy, project finance or development effectiveness. Experience in one or several of the following is a plus:

    • Participating in evaluations of development projects or operations

    • Participating in operations at the IDB or other multilateral organizations or donor agency 

    • Working in the LAC region 

    • Experience in any of the following sectors: Infrastructure (e.g.: energy, transport, water, and sanitation, or urban infrastructure); Public sector and institutions (e.g.: public sector reform, taxation, and fiscal affairs, public financial management, regulation); Private sector development (e.g.: investment climate, financial inclusion, entrepreneurship, innovation, or business regulation)

  • Analytical and Critical thinking: Able to analyze large amounts of qualitative and quantitative information on complex topics to understand and contribute to assessing and developing recommendations. Need to balance attention to detail with the ability to understand the big picture, then synthesize your insights to communicate them in a concise and persuasive way.  

  • Technical skills: Strong analytical, writing, and verbal skills, including validated knowledge of research and/or evaluation methods and experience in one or more key IDB Group Sectors. Ability to work effectively as a team member with autonomy.  

  • Language: Proficiency in English and either Spanish, French, or Portuguese. In case you are not fully fluent in Spanish, we will ask you to commit to training since the skill is critical for long-term success in the role.  

Key Skills:  

  • Learn continuously   

  • Collaborate and share knowledge   

  • Focus on clients   

  • Communicate and influence   

  • Innovate and try new things  


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.

We encourage women, afro-descendants, people of indigenous origins, and persons with disabilities 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 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.  

The IDB offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package.
Our team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.

The organization requires a COVID-19 vaccination for in-person business in the United States. Therefore, everyone working in HQ is required to present proof of vaccination status upon hire unless they qualify for a medical or religious exemption, subject to the Bank’s approval. 
 

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