Integration and Trade Sector Research Assistant

Skills you’ll need:

·         Education/ Experience: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Economics or related field and two years of professional experience or the equivalent combination between education and experience

·         Languages:  Fluent in English and a working knowledge of Spanish. Knowledge of French and Portuguese is a plus.

·         Core and Technical Competencies: Candidate should have a strong background in economics, international trade, international relations or related fields. The candidate should have strong programming skills in Stata. The candidate should have strong written and oral communication skills, strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently.

Opportunity Summary: 

Type of contract: Consultant

Length of contract: 12 months

Starting date: November 1st, 2018

Location: Washington, DC

Responsible person: Marisol Rodriguez, Economics Specialist

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 high qualifications and many years of experience in the field of international trade.

About us: At the Inter-American Development Bank, we’re devoted 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.

Payment and Conditions: Compensation will be determined in accordance with Bank’s policies and procedures. The Bank, pursuant to applicable policies, may contribute toward travel and moving expenses. In addition, candidates must be citizens of an IDB member country.

Visa and Work Permit: The Bank, pursuant to applicable policies, may submit a visa request to the applicable immigration authorities; however, the granting of the visa is at the discretion of the immigration authorities. Notwithstanding, it is the responsibility of the candidate to obtain the necessary visa or work permits required by the authorities of the country(ies) in which the services will be rendered to the Bank. If a candidate cannot obtain a visa or work permit to render services to the Bank the contractual offer will be rescinded

Consanguinity: Pursuant to applicable Bank policy, candidates with relatives (including the fourth degree of consanguinity and the second degree of affinity, including spouse) working for the IDB, IDB Invest, or MIF as staff members or Complementary Workforce contractuals, will not be eligible to provide services for the Bank.

Diversity: The Bank is committed to diversity and inclusion and to providing equal opportunities to all candidates. We embrace diversity on the basis of 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.