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 a talented young economist research assistant. As a research assistant, you will provide support to the Country Economist in their activities of macroeconomic monitoring, analysis, and applied research on a diverse range of economic and social development topics of Suriname.

You will work in the Country Office of Suriname as part of The Caribbean Group Countries Department (CCB). This team is responsible for providing loans, grants, guarantees, policy advice and technical assistance to the public and private sectors of its borrowing countries in The Caribbean.

What you’ll do

• Develop and manage comprehensive databases of macroeconomic, financial, and social indicators to support country diagnostics, policy analysis, and evidence-based dialogue.
• Conduct advanced macroeconomic analyses, including debt sustainability assessments, external sector diagnostics, and scenario simulations, applying graduate-level economic frameworks.
• Prepare high-quality analytical reports and policy briefs on economic, social, and political developments, synthesizing complex information into clear, actionable insights.
• Provide technical and analytical contributions to research projects, including research design, data collection, econometric modeling, and interpretation of results.
• Design professional presentations and data visualizations to effectively communicate analytical findings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Undertake systematic literature reviews and apply relevant theoretical and empirical frameworks to inform research and policy recommendations.
• Perform rigorous statistical and econometric analysis using STATA (and/or similar tools), ensuring methodological soundness and robustness of results.
• Support the organization and delivery of technical workshops, seminars, and policy dialogues, including preparation of background materials and coordination with stakeholders.
• Apply advanced economic concepts and quantitative methods consistent with graduate-level training in economics, finance, or a related field

What you'll need

•    Education: Bachelor’s degree in Economics or other fields relevant to the responsabilities of the role. 

•    Experience: At least 2 years of progressive experience in economic research and macroeconomic analysis. 

•    Languages: Proficiency in Dutch and advanced level of English, spoken and written. 

Requirements

Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries.  Must be eligible to work in job location(s) without the need for sponsorship. 

Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to 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

National consultant Full-Time, 12 months (up to 48 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:
 
•    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.
•    On - site position with the occasional flexibility of teleworking.
•    Health and wellbeing:  Access to our Health Services Center which provides preventive care and health education for all employees.
•    Development support: We offer learning opportunities to boost your professional profile such as seminars, 1:1 professional counseling, and much more.  

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.