Mining, Geothermal Energy, and Hydrocarbons (MGH) Cluster – Consultant

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: Master's Degree in Economics (with strong quantitative background) preferred, in which case undergraduate degree may be in any field.
• Experience: Up to 5 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, command of English is required, with focus on research protocols, research papers and descriptive reports for diverse audience. Knowledge of Spanish is desired.

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.
• Prospects of engaging in doctoral-level studies or in a top master’s program.

Type of contract: Consultant Full Time.

Length of contract: 12 months.

Starting date: August 2019.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Responsible person: Sector Sr. 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: 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.