Fiscal Management Expert / Specialist
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- Sector
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- Aug 31, 2020 Post Date
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- 2000000560 Requisition #
What you will need:
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, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.
Education: You hold a Master's degree in social sciences, preferably in economics and/or public policy. A PhD is a plus.
Experience: You have at least 4 years of practical experience (for specialist level and 3 years for senior associate) in technical positions within governments, international organizations and/or academia. Experience in managing modernization projects. Candidates should be familiar with best international practices in fiscal institutions. A good understanding of the use of technology in modern fiscal management is also key. Knowledge and experience with data science, particularly in applying prediction models and big data to economic and fiscal issues, is a must.
Languages: You are fluent (oral and written) in English and Spanish. Working knowledge of an additional official IDB Group language (Portuguese and French) is a plus.
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Opportunity Summary:
Type of contract: Staff, Fixed term
Length of contract: 3 years
Starting date: as agreed with the selected candidate.
Location: Headquarters, Washington, DC, USA
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, 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.
The IDB offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package.
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.