Social Support to Operations Consultant

What you’ll need:

• Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries.
• 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 or equivalent in human rights, anthropology, sociology, international development, or a related field.
• Experience: 5 years but 7 years desired of relevant professional experience in social due diligence and supervision, social analysis, work in development projects. Knowledge of the IDB’s ESPF and social policies and at least 5 years of experience in managing social impact assessments at a multi-lateral development bank is required. Excellent knowledge on social context in Latin America is highly desirable. Good analytical and writing skills are required.
• Languages: Ability to read, write and speak Spanish and English is required. Ability to read, write and speak other official languages of the Bank (Portuguese and French) is highly desired.
• Core and Technical Competencies: The consultant must have the following competencies in:
  • Technical knowledge – knowledge of and experience in implementing the IDB’s various policies relating to environmental and social safeguards with a good understanding of human rights, worker and community health and safety, resettlement, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Project Management – experience leading the environmental and social due diligence and supervision of Bank financed projects.
  • Communication, Collaboration and Teamwork – excellent communication skills in English and Spanish with positive experiences collaborating with IDB clients, internal and external.
  • Good writing skills, ability to work effectively and efficiently as a member of team. Demonstrated capacity to present in public and various audiences.

Opportunity Summary: 

• Type of contract and modality: International. Consultant (CNS), Full time.
• Length of Contract: 18 months.

• Estimated begin date: August 16, 2022.

• Location: IDB Headquarters in Washington, DC

• Responsible person: Environment Safeguards Lead and/or Senior Specialist, (VPS/ESG).
• 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. 

Because we are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, we embrace diversity based on gender, age, education, national origin, ethnic origin, race, disability, sexual orientation, and religion. We encourage women, Afro-descendants, and persons of indigenous origins 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.

The organization requires a COVID-19 vaccination for in-person business in the United States. Therefore, everyone working in HQ is required to present proof of vaccination status upon hire unless they qualify for a medical or religious exemption, subject to the Bank’s approval.