Operations Support Consultant

What you’ll need:

• Citizenship:  You are either a citizen of Trinidad and Tobago or a citizen of one of our 48-member countries with residency or legal permit to work in Trinidad and Tobago.
• 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 level degree in any social sciences discipline
• Experience: 2 years of relevant project management experience or equivalent. Experience in the health sector is desirable
• Languages:  English. Knowledge of Spanish would be an asset.
• Core and Technical Competencies: Proactive, eager to learn team player who cares about economic development.  Research and analytical skills to be able to gather accurate information and effectively transfer it into a desired format.  Presentation preparation skills to assist the Senior Health Specialist/Project Team Leader in communicating effectively with stakeholders. Advanced computer skills in MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and Internet use.

Opportunity Summary: 

• Type of contract: Consultant Full time
• Length of contract: 12 months
• Location: Trinidad & Tobago
• Responsible Person: Senior Health Specialist/Project Team Leader

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. Must have permission to legally live and work in Trinidad and Tobago.

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.