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

The Health Nutrition and Population Division team is looking for administrative support to be part of a high performing team. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated and a detail-oriented individual; have demonstrated ability to work in teams, be able to develop creative approaches to everyday administrative challenges and have the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, to multitask, and be well organized. It is expected that the consultant will be able to work independently.

The Health Nutrition and Population Division is tasked with the preparation and supervision of IDB operations in borrowing member countries in the areas of health (health capital investment strategies, health networks strengthening, health system financing, organization and performance, etc.) and nutrition.

The Social Sector is a multidisciplinary team convinced that investing in people is the way to improve lives and overcome the development challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean. Jointly with the countries in the region, the Social Sector formulates public policy solutions to reduce poverty and improve the delivery of education, work, social protection, and health services. The objective is to advance a more productive region, with equal opportunities for men and women, and greater inclusion of the most vulnerable groups.

What you’ll do

• Coordinate the planning and logistics for high-scale and impact events with counterparts, including travel arrangements for the team and external guests, ensuring all logistics comply with Bank standards and policies.
• Support in the planning, execution, and follow-up of high-impact activities, maintaining effective communication with involved parties and tracking milestones to ensure success.
• Verify progress across all phases of projects and contracts, from initiation to completion, by maintaining clear timelines, coordinating with involved parties, and resolving challenges as they arise.
• Support firm contracting process thru Corporate Procurement in accordance with Bank Executed Operational Work and Bank Policies.
• Administration of contract supporting documents in Bank systems.
• Support invoice and payment processing, vendor updates, and technical cooperation tasks through the Client Master system.
• Assist with contract management by reviewing terms of reference, ensuring compliance with Bank policies, and submitting through the Bank Contracting system.
• Maintain weekly reports on contracts and payments.
• Support with the processing of contract amendments.

What you'll need

• Education: Associate’s degree (or equivalent advanced degree) in business administration or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.
• Experience: At least 2 years of progressive experience in management of contracts, procurement, administrative matters and Microsoft Office knowledge.
• Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.

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, 19 months (up to 48 months, subject to eligibility).

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.

-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.