Knowledge, Innovation and Communication Manager (KIC)

What you'll need

Education: Master's degree or equivalent Licenciatura/advanced degree in Knowledge Management, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Communications, Economics, Finance, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role. Candidates with a Ph.D. are preferred.

Experience: At least 12-15 years of relevant international working experience (preferably in LAC). Proven record at the senior leadership level, plus:

• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and develop innovative solutions to meet client’s needs.

• Proven experience managing change in complex organizations, including process redesign, excellent negotiation and influencing skills and pragmatic and solution-focused decision-making in fast-paced environments.

• Experience handling multi-disciplinary and/or cross-sector teams, with demonstrated well-honed integration skills.

• Strong social and communication skills with the ability to consult, partner and work effectively with senior leaders and business partners across countries, sectors, and group members. Will work to drive alignment against key organizational priorities.

• Proven managerial skills with track record of building high performing teams with strong client service orientation.

• Impeccable integrity and highest ethical standards.

Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.

Key skills

Executive and managerial track: 

• Mentor and develop 

• Promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging  

• Build Lean and Versatile teams  

• Lead change and Transformation  

• Create Partnerships  

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Requirements

• 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 the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab. 

• COVID-19 considerations: the health and safety of our employees are our number one priority. As a condition of employment, IDB/IDB Invest requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Type of contract and duration

• International staff contract, based in Washington, DC, for a period of 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement.

What we offer 

The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee’s life. These benefits include: 

• A competitive compensation packages 

• Leaves and vacations: 24 days of paid time off + 8 personal days + sick leave + gender- neutral parental leave 

• Health Insurance: IDB Group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust medical benefits program which covers medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs. 

• Pension plan: pre-defined pension plan that provides financial security and support employees in planning for their future. 

• We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies 

• Hybrid and flexible work schedules 

• Health and wellbeing:  Access to our Health Services Center which provides preventive care and health education for employees. 

• Development support: We offer tools to boost your professional profile such as mentoring, 1:1 professional counseling, training, and learning opportunities, language classes, mobility options, among others. 

• Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, Spouse Career Program, and others. 

• Development support: We offer learning opportunities to boost your professional profile such as seminars, 1:1 professional counseling, and much more.

Our culture 

At the IDB Group we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work, willing to try new approaches without fear, and where they are accountable and rewarded for their actions. 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) are at the center of our organization. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and encourage women, LGBTQ+ people, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply. 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job interview process. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at diversity@iadb.org to request reasonable accommodation to complete this application. 

Our Human Resources Team reviews carefully every application. 

About the IDB Group 

The IDB Group, composed of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IDB Lab offers flexible financing solutions to its member countries to finance economic and social development through lending and grants to public and private entities in Latin America and the Caribbean. 

About IDB  

The Inter-American Development Bank is devoted to improving lives. Established in 1959, the IDB is a leading source of long-term financing for economic, social, and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The IDB also conducts innovative research and provides policy advice, technical assistance, and training to public and private sector clients throughout the region. 

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