Infrastructure and Energy Sector, Social Infrastructure Consultant
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- Technical Support
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- Oct 21, 2019 Post Date
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- 1900000870 Requisition #
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: You hold a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Urban Planning or other related fields.
Experience: You have at least 2 years of experience in social infrastructure projects (design, architecture or civil engineering). Experience managing budgets. Experience in working in Latina America and the Caribbean and with Multilateral Development Banks or other development institutions are a plus.
Other relevant skills and knowledge: Ability to work and communicate effectively in a multicultural and multidisciplinary team.
Languages: Fluent Spanish and English, spoken and written, required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.
Core and Technical Competencies: Experience in project management, planning, coordination and construction of architectural works, including experience in the design and construction of social infrastructure projects (public buildings, schools, medical centers, hospitals, etc.).
Opportunity Summary:
Type of contract: Consultant modality
Length of contract: Twelve (12) months
Starting date: February 1, 2020
Location: Washington, DC.
Responsible person: Social Infrastructure Specialist, INE/INE
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.
We encourage women, afro-descendants, people of indigenous origins, and persons with disabilities 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.