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

Established in 1959, the Inter-American Development Bank (“IDB” or “Bank”) is the main source of financing for economic, social, and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. It provides loans, grants, guarantees, policy advice and technical assistance to the public and private sectors of its borrowing countries. The Caribbean Country Department is looking for an Executive Assistant Consultant who is experienced, dynamic, and service-oriented. The selected candidate will support the General Manager and Country Representative for Jamaica in the Country Office located in Kingston, Jamaica.

About this position

The successful candidate will aid the General Manager and the Country Representative in carrying out their respective functions in Kingston seamlessly, operating in an agile, cross-border administrative team. S/he must be able to work closely with administrative teams across the region. Excellent coordination is required with the Country Office Management Team, the General Manager’s Assistant in Washington D.C., and Departmental Advisors and Assistants.

What you’ll do

• Office Management
• Planning, organizing and coordinating
• client m,anagement and communication
• Operations and programming support
• Meetings / Events organization
• Administrative support
• General Manager support and coordination

Core Competencies

What you'll need

•    Education: Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, International Relations, Development Management, Social Sciences, or any related field

•    Experience: At least 3 - 5 years'experience in a similiar position

•    Languages:  
    -    Proficiency in English
    -    Proficiency in English and one of the other Bank official languages (Spanish, French or Portuguese) is required.
    -    Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.

Requirements

Citizenship: You are either a citizen of Jamaica or a citizen of one of the IDB’s 48 member countries with residency or legal permit to work in Jamaica.

Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB Group

Type of contract and duration

•    Consultant:  
    -    National consultant: National consultant Full-Time, 36 months 
   

What we offer

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

• Allowance for Health Insurance
• 24 days' Vacation Leave per annum

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.