Job Description
PEC Consultant - Strengthening trade and investment
City:  Kingston
Company:  IDB
Posting End Date:  04/17/2026

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.

About this position

​​We are looking for an experienced Data/Trade Analytics Consultant. As the Data/Trade Analytics Consultant, you will support the IDB in assisting the Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce (MIIC) with robust data collection and analytics to monitor stock levels of sensitive commodities, assess supply chain resilience, and support evidence-based decision-making. 

​You will work with the Trade and Investment Division part of the Productivity, Trade and Innovation Sector. This team is responsible for providing support to the countries in Latin America and the Caribbean by implementing innovative solutions to move towards a more productive, open and connected region with the world. Said support is carried out through intervention in issues of trade facilitation, export promotion and investment attraction, and support for the negotiation and implementation of trade agreements.​ 

What you’ll do

The primary objectives of this consultancy are to:

Develop and implement a data collection and monitoring system for critical food, fast-moving consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, hardware supplies, and sensitive commodities (e.g., sugar, rice, cement, red kidney beans).
Provide real-time analytics to support the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC)'s disaster recovery strategy and regional trade compliance under the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas.
Strengthen MIIC's predictive modeling capacity to anticipate shortages and price volatility.

The scope of work will include data collection and integration, data analysis and visualization, predictive modeling, reporting, and capacity building.

Data Collection and Integration
a. Design protocols for collecting weekly stock level reports from manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.
b. Integrate data from multiple sources, including the Private Sector Emergency Operations Center, Consumer Acquisition Cost surveys, Jamaica Customs Agency import data, and other ministries.

Data Analysis and Visualization
a. Develop dashboards and visual analytics for:
-Stock levels by commodity and supplier
-Projected duration of supplies
-Import trends and common external tariff suspension eligibility

b. Identify risk areas such as logistics bottlenecks, low inventory, shortages, price gouging, and anti-competitive or unfair trade practices.

Predictive Modeling
a. Build models to forecast demand, depletion rates, and recommend solutions to maintain adequate stock levels.

Piloting, Reporting and System Training
a. Pilot the system in Jamaica, producing weekly and monthly reports for MIIC.
b. Transfer the platform and provide MIIC with training on how to maintain the system and produce reports.
c. Note: If the platform requires a license for usage, this should be proposed up front by the consultant. The cost of the license and the ownership of the license will be with MIIC. The consultant will be provided with a temporary log-in during the period of the consultancy.

What you'll need

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Data Science/Statistics, Supply Chain Management, Public Policy with quantitative focus, Business Analytics or related field. Master’s Degree is preferred.
  • Experience: At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in the areas of:
    • Quantitative analysis, economic or market assessments. Experience in using Microsoft suite for data analysis is a minimum requirement.
    • Monitoring of supply chains, trade flows, or FMCG/hardware/pharmaceutical markets
    • Building dashboards and analytics systems for government or private sector
    • Designing data collection instruments and integrating multisource datasets
    • Working with disaster recovery or market stability programs (desirable but not mandatory)
  • Languages:  Proficiency in English

Requirements

  • Citizenship: You are either a citizen of Jamaica or a citizen of one of our 48-member countries with residency or legal permit to work in Jamaica.
  • 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: Products and External Services Consultant (PEC)
  • Length of contract:   6 months
  • Work Location: Remote

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.