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 professional to provide a talent sourcing strategy to feed the IDB Group’s talent pipeline.  As a Talent Sourcing Consultant, your challenge will be to leverage your business acumen, curiosity, creativity, and relationship-building skills to attract a strong, diverse talent pipeline. 

Reporting directly to the Talent Acquisition Head, you will work in the Talent Management Division (TLM) within the Human Resources Department (HRD). The Human Resources Department is responsible for the administration and development of the human capital of the IDB Group. The main functions of the department include managing the entire employee lifecycle, overseeing the implementation of the People Strategy, and implementing programs and methodologies in direct support of the IDB's mission. HRD is also dedicated to delivering human-centered experiences and strategically partnering with professionals who are passionate about improving lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Working with us, you will be surrounded by a diverse group of people with years of experience in all types of development fields, including transportation, health, gender and diversity, communications, and much more.

What you’ll do

• Play a crucial role in the global talent attraction and acquisition processes by identifying and engaging with active and passive candidates for the IDB Group’s niche hiring needs.
• Collaborate closely with the team of IDB recruiters and internal clients to understand hiring needs, align sourcing strategies, and deliver high-quality candidates that meet the IDB’s objectives for a diverse and inclusive workforce.
• Leverage sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and Boolean searches to source potential candidates filling the talent pipeline for in-demand roles.
• Develop a network of professionals and potential candidates by maintaining relationships and sharing information to brand the IDB’s employee value proposition.
• Craft compelling outbound messages to attract and engage promising passive candidates into a strong diverse talent pipeline.
• Guide qualified candidates through the application process, serving as a resource for their future recruitment success.
• Review resumes and online profiles to pre-screen candidates before seamlessly handing qualified candidates over to the recruiter.
• Proactively research and identify emerging trends within the IDB Group’s candidate profile of mission-driven professionals.
• Track sourcing metrics and provide insightful strategies on the talent marketplace to optimize the talent acquisition process.
• Leverage data to drive continuous improvement and innovation to the process.   
• Foster strong relationships with internal clients while maintaining a high level of customer service and professionalism to ensure a smooth and efficient recruiting experience. 

What you'll need

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Communications, Marketing, Psychology, or a related field required. A master’s degree is preferable.
• Experience: A minimum of two years of sourcing/recruiting experience, ideally in a multinational environment including Latin America and/or the Caribbean.
• Languages: Excellent written and verbal skills in English (additional knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese, and/or French is a plus).

Requirements

•    Citizenship: You are a citizen of our 48-Member Countries with residency or legal permit to work.

•    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.
 
•    If consultant (Local Remote Modality): The selected candidate will not provide services from the Bank's office and will not be provided a physical space on the premises of the Bank's Country Office. The candidate selected will be responsible for setting up the space, and for having the equipment, internet, and phone accesses to accomplish these TORs, outside the Bank's office. Access to the Bank's systems will be arranged in coordination with the Bank.

Type of contract and duration

• Type of contract : National Consultant (Local Remote Modality)
• Duration:  18 months initially, renewable for an additional 18 months upon mutual agreement.
• Work location: National 100% remotely from place of residence of selected candidate and services are expected to be provided from a country where the IDB Group has offices.

What we offer

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

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.