Front office administrative support Consultant

What you’ll 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 Group.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or related fields.  Years of relevant experience will be particularly considered.
• Experience: At least 2 years of relevant experience at national/international level in similar roles.
• Languages: Oral and written proficiency in English and Spanish.

Core and Technical Competencies:

The individual is expected to abide by the IDB Groups values and behaviors as set forth in the institutional Code of Conduct. Additionally, as a member of the KIC team, he/she is accountable for upholding KIC’s guiding principles:

• Create Equality
• Be Kind
• Build Trust
• Have Empathy
• A validated expertise in corporate services, document management and administrative support.
• Knowledge of the Bank’s administrative policies and procedures. 
• Knowledge of corporate information systems and database,such as CONCUR, SISCOR, Ezhare.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and the ability to rapidly become proficient in new software applications. Knowledge of corporate information systems
• Experience assisting high-level officials (Executives/VPs) is a plus.
• Self-motivated and strong team work player with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively work under pressure and be accountable for the assigned tasks and responsibilities
• Strong organizational skills
• Fast learner and crisis management skills
• Exercise good decision-making
• Demonstrated ability to maintain composure and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while preserving strict confidentiality.
• Values the importance of providing high-quality customer service, produce quality products; responds promptly to client needs; takes initiative with a clear business purpose in mind.
• Generates innovative and creative solutions to problems that contribute to organizational effectiveness.
• Adapts to changing work environments and is flexible in the approach to resolving challenges.
• Conveys oral and written information in a clear and persuasive manner.
• Deals effectively with multiple demands and competing priorities.

Opportunity Summary:

• Type of contract: Consultant Full Time, monthly
• Length of contract: 12 Months
• Location: Washington, DC
• Responsible person: Supervised by the Resource Planning and Administration Senior Specialist and coordinated by the Sr. Administrative Coordinator of KIC/KIC
• 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.

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.

Our team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.