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About this position

The IDB is looking for an experienced professional that will help drive the IDB Group climate resilience and sustainability agenda. This includes supporting IDB Group’s strategic commitments to sustainable development and helping countries succeed in their national development plans. The selected person will work closely with country offices to develop and deliver resilient development and long-term sustainable economic growth, safeguard jobs and productivity, and conserve biodiversity.

The selected candidate will facilitate the Group’s efforts to increase access to concessional finance for Latin American and Caribbean countries. She/he will work, among other funds, on the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to: (i) provide policy, technical and operational support to the IDB Group GCF focal point; and (ii) support the technical coordination of the GCF programs and projects during all life cycle, from origination to negotiation and execution. 

You will work in the team responsible for advising the IDB management and developing policies, strategies, operational guidelines, and programs relevant to the sector, as well as related areas. Additionally, the team conducts sectoral research, analytical work, sectoral best practices, and case studies on resilient development and sustainability. The division provides support in: (i) Mainstreaming resilient development into IDB Group operations and activities and (ii) Integrating sustainability considerations into regional IDB Group countries by supporting environment, planning, and finance ministries across the region.

What you’ll do

Corporate Functions

Provide inputs to GCF related policy, procedural, monitoring and strategic documents in coordination with other IDB Group departments.

Support alignment between GCF investments and countries’ priorities for long-term sustainable growth goals in close coordination with countries’ specialists.

Support IDB communications teams on GCF outreach and communication activities, and dissemination of information.

Operational and Programmatic Functions

Support the technical coordination of the origination, negotiation, execution, reporting (APRs) and restructuring of GCF funded operations, in close coordination with CCS countries specialists and corporate IDB Divisions. It includes also monitor the GCF portfolio execution, maintaining updated database and providing regular reports.

Work closely with IDB operational teams on GCF programs including compliance with criteria at subproject level.

Knowledge Sharing and Program Coordination

Support internal GCF related discussions and preparation of guidance materials across the Bank to promote institutional learning and knowledge sharing.

As needed, provide cross-support for the technical review of programs/project proposals for the Climate Investment Fund (CIF) and other major external providers of concessional finance, such as the International Climate Initiative (IKI) and the MAF Facility. It includes also enabling opportunities for multi funds collaborations and co-financing.

What you'll need

Education: Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, International Development, or a discipline related to finance, including  development finance.

Experience: At least five (5) years of experience in project development and management; knowledge of climate and sustainability sector issues, as well as country and regional issues, climate policy, and institutions. Preferably three (3) years of experience in concessional finance, preferably with GCF and other main funds. Excellent communication, negotiation and team working skills. Experience in the negotiation of highly complex projects with project teams and clients.

Languages: Proficiency in English and Spanish, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable. 

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.

-On-site position with the occasional flexibility of teleworking.

-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 office amenities (as available): Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, spouse career support, 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.

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