Job Description
Procurement and Market Engagement Consultant
City:  Washington DC
Company:  IDB
Posting End Date:  June 3, 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 a highly motivated, business-driven, detailed-oriented, and innovative Procurement and Market Engagement Consultant  to provide transversal technical support to the BID for the Americas’ team. BID for the Americas is an IDB program, launched in September 2023, that aims to foster business opportunities and stronger economic ties between Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and companies and partners from the IDB’s non-borrowing member countries. The program focuses on three pillars to achieve this—trade and investment, public procurement, and co-financing— leveraging innovative technologies and financial tools to connect non-borrowing member countries with the vast potential of the region.

You will work in The Productivity, Trade and Innovation Sector (PTI) of the Vice-Presidency for Sectors and Knowledge (VPS) supports LAC integration into the global economy and regional integration and cooperation through lending operations, technical assistance and applied economic and sector work. Aligned to these efforts, through its Private Sector, Synergies, and Trade Unit (PST), PTI also fosters international trade and investment through a series of conferences and events with relevant clients and partners from the public and private sectors of LAC; as well as through key initiatives and programs such as: (i) ConnectAmericas (CA): (ii) the Americas Business Dialogue (ABD), and the BID for the Americas program, which PTI is coordinating at the Bank.

What you’ll do

  • Gather project information and define tender criteria.
  • Build bidder databases and refine outreach strategies.
  • Identify firms with potential to participate in bidding processes.
  • Organize outreach events and support matchmaking activities.
  • Engage stakeholders and support internal coordination efforts.
  • Track KPIs and analyze bidder participation trends.
  • Strengthen digital tools, including the BIDFA App, and develop knowledge products.
  • Manage events, follow up on activities, and prepare supporting materials.
  • Support research activities and the implementation of the BIDFA Program.

What you'll need

Education: Master’s degree in public policy, economics, finance, business administration, law, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.

Experience: At least 5 years of progressive experience in international development, with a focus on project coordination, market/bidder engagement, outreach strategies, and data analysis.

Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. 

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 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 consultant Full-Time, 13 months (up to 48 months, subject to eligibility). 

What we offer

  • 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.
  • On-site position with the occasional flexibility of teleworking.
  • Development support: We offer learning opportunities to boost your professional profile, such as seminars, 1:1 professional counseling, and much more.
  • Health and well-being: Access to our Health Services Center that provides preventive care and health education for employees.
  • 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.