Project Assistant Consultant for the Competitiveness, Technology and Innovation Division

·    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: Technical studies, associate degree or bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, or any related field

·   Experience: Minimum two years of relevant work experience.

·   Languages: English and Spanish are paramount.

·  Core and Technical Competencies: advanced computer skills in MS Office, knowledge of Bank’s operating systems  (convergence) (iii) knowledge of Bank’s administrative and operational policies and procedures; (v) ability to provide clear, concise and timely information; (vi) ability to work independently, within initiative and responsibility, and establish work priorities; (vii) effective communication orally and in writing with diverse audiences and professional presence through clear and respectful communication; and (viii) ability to work as team member to complete work assignments, achieve common goals, and contribute towards a positive work environment.

Opportunity Summary: 

·         Type of contract: Full time Consultant, monthly

·         Length of contract: 19 months

·         Location: IADB Headquarters, Washington D.C., USA

·         Responsible Person: Division Chief and Resource Planner Coordinator of IFD/CTI

·         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.