Special Group for the Modernization of Environmental and Social Policies Communications Consultant

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 communications, journalism or other related subject.

Experience: At least ten (8) years of relevant experience. Previous working experience and knowledge of the Bank is preferred.

Languages: Excellent oral and written command of English and Spanish.

Core and Technical Competencies: (i) Advanced knowledge of communications, websites, digital and social media tools; (ii) ability to produce quality written materials under tight deadlines; (iii) ability to provide clear, concise and timely information; (iv) ability to work independently, with initiative and responsibility, and establish work priorities; (v) ability to work with all personnel to complete work assignments, achieve common goals, and contribute towards a positive work environment; (vi) ability to work with multiple tasks and deadlines; (vii) knowledge of IDB’s corporate information systems and databases, protocol norms, administrative and operational policies and procedures.

Opportunity Summary:

Type of contract: Consultant, monthly.

Location: IDB Headquarters - Washington DC, USA.

Responsible person: The consultant will be supervised by the Head of the Special Group for the Modernization of Environmental and Social Policies.

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.