We improve lives

The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.

About this position

The Private Sector, Synergies, and Trade Unit (PST) operates within the Productivity, Trade, and Innovation Sector (PTI) of the Vice-presidency for Sectors and Knowledge (VPS). PST plays an Important role in advancing regional trade integration, fostering private sector engagement, and promoting Public-Private synergies in the areas of productivity, trade and innovation.

We are looking for a highly motivated, business-savvy, detail-oriented, and innovative professional to join PST’s BID for the Americas team. BID for the Americas is an IDB program designed to unlock business opportunities and strengthen economic ties between LAC and partners from the IDB’s non-borrowing member countries. The program focuses on three core pillars—trade and investment, public procurement, and co-financing—leveraging cutting-edge technologies, networks, platforms, and financial instruments to connect non-borrowing member countries with LAC’s dynamic growth potential. This position will report to PST’s Unit Chief.

What you’ll do

• Business Development & Implementation Support: Facilitate BID for the Americas’ action plan execution by identifying and fostering business opportunities generated through trade and investment fora, increasing non-borrowing member countries participation in IDB Group projects.

• Stakeholder Engagement & Follow-Up: Develop and coordinate follow-up strategies with internal and external partners to maximize program impact, including trade missions, seminars, and collaborative initiatives.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Track and report on program results and KPIs for senior management, while developing strategies to align activities with BID for the Americas’ success metrics.
• Content Development & Research: Prepare business development materials—talking points, presentations, briefs—and support economic research and data collection related to program deliverables.
• Internal Coordination & Synergies: Facilitate collaboration across IDB divisions to expand outreach and optimize program objectives, including coordination with ConnectAmericas (CA) for joint outputs and initiatives.
• ConnectAmericas (CA) Engagement: Drive the implementation of the engagement strategy with non-borrowing member countries and LAC stakeholders to promote CA’s technology tools and BID for the Americas’ tech solutions. Organize webinars, training, and learning experiences to foster trade, investment, and procurement opportunities.
• Innovation & Platform Development: Support the rollout and user onboarding of CA Amazonia and CA Invest platforms, enhancing market access and investment promotion efforts. Lead business development and stakeholder engagement for platform adoption.
• Strategic Management for BID Americas and Connect Americas (CAS): Lead and support the organization, execution, and follow-up of in-person and virtual trade related events, including roadshows, trade fora, business matchmaking, training, and networking sessions with stakeholders aligned to program goals.

What you'll need

•    Education: Master (or equivalent advanced degree) in economics, business administration, trade, public policy, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.

•    Experience: At least 4 years of experience in international development. Previous experience in international business, international trade, investment, partnerships, international organizations, and private sector forums' planning and/or execution, will be considered a plus. 

•    Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. 

Requirements

•    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 the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.

Type of contract and duration

•   International staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement.
  

What we offer

The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee's life. These benefits include:

-A competitive compensation package, including an annual base salary expressed on a net-of-tax basis.

-Leaves and vacations: 24 days of paid time off + 8 personal days + sick leave + gender-neutral parental leave.

-Health Insurance: IDB Group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust medical benefits program that covers medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs.

-Pension plan: defined benefit pension plan that provides financial security and support employees in planning for their future.

-We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies.

-Hybrid and flexible work schedules.

-Health and well-being: Access to our Health Services Center that provides preventive care and health education for employees.

-Development support: We offer tools to boost your professional profile, such as mentoring, 1:1 professional counseling, training and learning opportunities, language classes, mobility options, among others.

-Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, Spouse Career Program, and others.

Our culture

At the IDB, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence, and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions.

In our efforts to drive innovation, we intentionally include all voices, cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at accommodations@iadb.org.