IDB Cities Network Program Implementation 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: Master’s degree in international development, administration, international relations, urban development or related areas.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of professional experience in project management and administration in LAC and in applying theoretical and practical knowledge in urban development and activities related to the TOR. Previous experience with international organizations, public sector and / or think tanks.
• Languages: Be fluent in English and Spanish, with a working knowledge of a third official language of the Bank (French or Portuguese).

Core and Technical Competencies:

• Project Management Experience, planning and event coordination and logistics.
• Experience managing teams and budgets.
• A proven ability to take initiative and work independently, and to work in a dynamic fast-paced work environment.
• Attention to detail without losing quality.
• Ability to work under short deadlines. 
• A high degree of integrity and commitment to achieving results through teamwork.
• A strong willingness and a proven ability to work across sectors.
• An ability to earn the trust of peers.
• Proven ability to work effectively in complex, multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
• Superior inter-personal skills, client-orientation, diplomatic skills, and mature judgment as well as sensitivity to social and cultural issues.

Opportunity Summary: 

• Type of contract: Full Time Consultant
• Length of contract: 12 months
• Location: IDB Headquarters, Washington, D.C.
• Responsible Person: Coordinator of the IDB Cities Network, Housing and Urban Development Division.
• 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 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.

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.