Resource Planning and Administration Associate/Senior Associate

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, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.

Education: Master's degree (or a 5 years'full time “Licenciatura”) in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or related areas.

Experience: 

• At least 6 years of proven experience related to the key responsibilities of the position, with a minimum of 3 years of international experience in budget, accounting, auditing, and administration areas, to include budget preparation, accounting, and financial analysis. 
• Experience in implementing and executing corporate support services in a complex environment managing multiple priorities simultaneously, preferably in international organizations.
• Proficiency in Bank's systems, use of spreadsheets, database management and analytical tools, such as Tableau and Power BI is a requirement.

Languages: Excellent English and Spanish language proficiency, verbal and written, is required.  French and Portuguese a plus.

Skills

• Highly motivated, proactive individual with outstanding problem-solving, analytical and collaboration skills.
• Can work independently and as part of a team, and that is committed to excellence and results.
• Possession of the following personal qualities: resourcefulness, responsibility, tenacity, energy, and positive attitude
• Exercise good sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, capable of meeting tight deadlines and coordinating multiple requirements
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to consult, partner and work effectively with others across countries, sectors, and group members.
• Strong base of analytical skills to assess, interpret and translate data into strategic recommendations.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and frameworks in a manner that is suitable to the client situation and in the best interest of the IDB.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary and/or cross-sector teams, with demonstrated integration skills.
• Strategic and systemic thinking
• Familiarity with project management approaches, tools, and phases of the project lifecycle
• Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations
• Teammate who collaborates with and through others and is committed to perfection and results

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Opportunity Summary: 

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.

Because we are commited to providing equal opportunities in employment, we embrace all diversity and encourage women, LGBTQ+, person with disabilities, afro-descendants, and Indigenous people 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.

The IDB offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package.

Our team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic and its implications for our Region, the IDB Group is reviewing its hiring needs and re-prioritizing its areas of talent acquisition. We encourage candidates to continue to apply to the active postings, yet current job openings may be subject to further decisions in terms of timing of the processes, or other actions, in accordance with business needs.