Infrastructure and Energy Sector Research Fellow for the Mining, Geothermal Energy, and Hydrocarbons (MGH) Special Group Consultant

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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: Graduate studies in Economics or similar. Master's Degree or PhD in Economics or similar field (with strong quantitative background), in which case undergraduate degree may be in any field.
  • Experience: Up to five years of experience in research in applied economics, at a recognized university or research center. Previous experience working with household surveys and/or firm level data is essential.
  • Languages:  Advanced, writing and speaking, of English is required, with focus on research protocols, research papers and descriptive reports for diverse audience.

Core and Technical Competencies:

  • Strong background in econometrics, mathematics, and statistics.
  • Superb programming skills in Stata. Knowledge of other program languages like Python, R and ArcGIS is a strong plus.
  • Interest in research, ability to work independently and to participate in research teams.

Opportunity Summary:

Type of contract: Consultant – Research Fellow

Length of contract: 18 months

Starting date: March 16th, 2021

Responsible Person: Sector Specialist, INE/INE

Location: Washington, D.C

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, 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.

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.

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