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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 consultant to provide administrative support to the corporative team in the Front Office of the Andean Countries Department (CAN) and carry out managerial assistance and support functions for the Venezuela Country Office. As an administrative consultant you will report to the Resource Planning and Administration Advisor and will provide support on a variety of administrative tasks.
You will work in the corporative team of the Andean Countries Department (CAN). 
The Andean Countries Department (CAN) is responsible for promoting and developing the Bank's strategies and programming in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. The department supports the process, negotiation and administration of specific country and regional projects and programs; leads and maintains IDB relations with these member countries; supports the execution of country-specific operations; promotes and coordinates the use of funds administered by the Bank or under parallel financing agreements; and monitors the procurement activities related to operations carried out by the Bank's borrowers and beneficiaries.

What you’ll do

-Actively fosters a culture of engagement and a positive work environment through the implementation of CAN initiatives focused on work-life balance, diversity and inclusion, thereby strengthening collaboration and teamwork.
-Provides administrative support for team-building activities, events, and other initiatives to enhance organizational cohesion.
-Support logistical arrangements for external and internal events, meetings, workshops, or any other activity, including the preparation of agendas, participant lists, systems requirements, budget management, and coordination with all involved parties.
-Assists in compiling content for the office internal communications, particularly in areas related to diversity and inclusion, events and engagement activities.
-Provide strong data management and Excel skills, including the use of pivot tables, sorting, and data validation, to support data analysis and facilitate decision-making for the corporate front office team.
-Provide quality content of innovation and creativity to contribute ideas in projects of the CAN corporate sector.
-Carry out assistance and support in the development of diversity and inclusion plan as well as the engagement plan in the Department.
-Support the monitoring and execution of the Department’s training plan.
-For the Venezuela Country Office: Budget preparation and execution, including fund administration, process individual contracts for the complementary workforce, process the hiring process of consulting firms through procurement, service contracts, purchase of supplies, maintenance of inventory of furniture and equipment, and controls the execution of maintenance services.

What you'll need

Education: technical studies or associate degree in business administration, accounting, finance, human resources or equivalent. 
Experience: two years of relevant professional experience in administration, accounting, human resources or equivalent. 
Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.  

Requirements

•    Citizenship:

    -    (IDB/ IDB LAB - International) 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 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

•  International consultant: Full-Time, 12 months (up to 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:
-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.
-Hybrid and flexible work schedules
-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 perks (country specific): 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.