IDB Lab Global Environment Facility (GEF) Consultant (LAB/INV)

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, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.  
• Education: Minimum of master’s degree in Economics, Finance or related fields.

• Experience: At least six years of relevant experience in investment and loan origination, structuring and/or portfolio management with a proven track-record working with both equity and debt, with a clear focus on climate and/or biodiversity finance
• Relevant experience in supervising equity investments (direct or though funds) is required, in particularly understanding of financial projections, audited statements, and participation in shareholders, board of directors or investment committee meetings.
• Experience in investment projects aiming at carbon reduction will be highly valued.
• Understanding of client needs and challenges, of different country/regional areas, market idiosyncrasies, and drivers of change in Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Proven solid experience in a similar role in an investment firm or development financial institution would be desirable.
• Experience in the preparation of development projects in Latin America and the Caribbean is highly desirable.
• Prior experience with the GEF or other international financing mechanisms for climate and/or biodiversity projects is a plus.

• Languages:  Fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish. Portuguese is a plus.

Core and Technical Competencies:

Excellent analytical and quantitative skills with strong attention to detail and strong financial modeling/valuation skills; (ii) strong organization and writing skills; (iii) ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure; (iv) demonstrated commitment to promoting inclusion and diversity in the workplace. The candidate should also be motivated and highly effective in a team environment. Knowledge of IDB Lab/Bank processes is a plus.

Opportunity Summary: 

Type of contract: consultant full time.

Length of contract: 12 months, with the possibility of renewal.

Starting date: April 1, 2021

Location: IDB Headquarters in Washington, DC

Responsible person: Chief of Investment Unit, IDB Lab

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: Working with us you will be surrounded by a diverse group of people who have years of experience in all types of development fields, including transportation, health, gender and diversity, communications and much more.

Because we are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, we embrace diversity based on gender, age, education, national origin, ethnic origin, race, disability, sexual orientation, and religion. We encourage women, Afro-descendants and persons of indigenous origins to apply.  

About us: IDB Lab is the innovation laboratory of the IDB Group. We mobilize financing, knowledge, and connections to catalyze innovation for inclusion in Latin America and the Caribbean. 

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. In the event, the selected candidate cannot relocate to the post of duty, the start date may have to be postponed or temporary work agreement ratified, ad-hoc, in accordance with business needs and applicable policies, with the view of having the candidate physically present in the post of duty by July 1 at the latest, should travel regulations permit it.