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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. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.

About this position

The Energy Division (ENE) is responsible for conceptualizing, preparing, supporting execution, and supervises the IDB’s operations related to energy. Its functions include preparing the Bank sector policies, strategies, operational guidelines, and programs in energy; conducting relevant research and analytical work, best practices, and case studies in the sector; and provides specialized sectoral technical support to activities and operations in borrowing member countries.

The aim of this consultancy is to provide support to ENE in the preparation, design, and approval process of its operations, such as loans, investment grants and Technical Cooperations (TCs). The consultant will also support in conducting research in energy sector topics, and in procuring and supervising studies, gathering, and analyzing data, and drafting documents needed to prepare and execute operations.

What you’ll do

• Collaborate in the identification and preparation of operations prepared by ENE (such as loans, investment grants and TCs.
• Provide technical advice to energy operations and energy-related operations and perform quality control reviews of energy operational documents for accuracy, clarity, conciseness, and consistency.
• Prepare and monitor project preparation timelines, including updating project information within IDB’s operational systems.
• Participate in the quality review meetings, project missions and negotiations, and prepare minutes and briefs on project status.
• Collaborate in the application of environmental and processing policies and ensure energy projects are prepared in compliance with applicable standards.
• Assist in the preparation of project completion reports.
• Coordinate calls for proposals for energy sector studies, draft Terms of Reference, review proposals, and assist in contract management of consultancies.
• Collaborate in other related activities as requested.

What you'll need

• Education: Master´s degree in economics, renewable energy or related field.  Background in electrical or mechanical engineering, fluid mechanics, chemical engineering, economics, finance, business administration, environmental management, or related areas.
• Experience: At least five (5) years of relevant professional experience. Experience within the IDB or other international institutions is desirable.
• Language: Proficiency in both English and Spanish. Excellent writing and presentation skills.

Requirements

• Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48 member countries and are a national or have legal residence or permission to work in that member country without the need for sponsorship by the IDB.
• 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.
• Remote Modality: The selected candidate will not provide services from the Bank’s office and will not be provided a physical space on the premises of the Bank’s Country Office. The candidate selected will be responsible for setting up the space, and for having the equipment, internet, and phone accesses to accomplish these TORs, outside the Bank’s office. Access to the Bank’s systems will be arranged in coordination with the Bank.

Type of contract and duration

• Type of contract: National Consultant (Local Remote Modality). 
• Length of contract: 12 months, with a possibility of renewal for up to 24 months (for a total of 36 months), based on good performance.
• Work Location: 100% remotely from place of residence of selected candidate and services are expected to be provided from a country where the IDB Group has offices.
• Travel to Latin American and Caribbean countries required.

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
• -Leave and vacations: 2 days per month of contract + gender-neutral parental leave.
• -Health Insurance: the IDB Group provides a monthly allowance for the purchase of health insurance
• -Savings plan: The IDB Group cares about your future, depending on the length of the contract, you will receive a monthly savings plan allowance.
• Hybrid and flexible work schedules
• -Development support: We offer learning opportunities to boost your professional profile, such as seminars, 1:1 professional counseling, and much more.
• -Health and well-being: Access to our Health Services Center that provides preventive care and health education for employees.

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.

Our Human Resources Team carefully reviews every application.