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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

​​We are looking for a dynamic operations consultant. As operations consultant you be a part of the Operations team within the Education Division and will contribute to the processing and monitoring of the IDB education division operations portfolio, including technical cooperations, loans and investment grants.  

​You will work in the Education Division part of Social Sector department. This team is responsible for formulating public policy solutions to reduce poverty and improve the delivery of education. The objective is to advance a more productive region, with equal opportunities for men and women, and greater inclusion of the most vulnerable groups. 

​​The operations consultant will be responsible for operations monitoring as well as document editing and processing.

What you’ll do

The primary responsibilities of the selected candidate include, but are not limited to: 

• Provide support to the preparation, processing, and distribution of proposals for operation development, loan documents, and technical cooperation documents.
• Draft and proofread documents related to technical cooperations and loan proposals to ensure compliance with the Bank’s editorial guidelines.
• Review operational documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, quality of the final product, and proper application of relevant guidelines.
• Provide guidance to project team members on Bank processing procedures, monitor compliance with the operational calendar, and adjust timing when necessary.
• Establish and monitor the processing timeline, proactively following up on relevant milestones to meet approval target dates.
• Collect, register, and maintain project-related documentation in accordance with established procedures and policies.
• Maintain internal systems with up-to-date information regarding the status of portfolio operations.
• Advise project teams on procurement policies, as well as on the hiring process and payment processing for consultancies and non-consulting services financed by the assigned operations.
• Follow up on the complete and timely closure of operations, support the delivery of reports for loans and technical cooperations, and assist team members with these processes.
• Provide information on the status of operations, update corporate operational databases, prepare periodic reports on the execution of technical cooperations and loans, and undertake communication responsibilities related to operational tasks.

What you'll need

• Education: ​Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting or other relevant field.​  
• Experience: ​At least 2 years of progressive experience​ in business administration, accounting or other relevant field.
• Languages: ​Proficiency in Spanish and English, 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

• Type of contract: International Consultant Full-Time  
• Length of contract: ​12 months​ (up to 36 months). 
• Location: On site, Washington, DC. 

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.
• Leaves 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. 
• We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies
• 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 wellbeing:  Access to our Health Services Center which provides preventive care and health education for all employees.
• Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, 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.

Our Human Resources Team carefully reviews every application.