Job Description
Data Governance Support Consultant
City:  Washington DC
Company:  IDB
Posting End Date:  October 9, 2025

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 strategic, dynamic, and innovative Data Governance and Digital Transformation Consultant. As a Consultant, you will be part of the high-impact projects that foster digital government, open data, and artificial intelligence adoption across Latin America and the Caribbean.

You will work in the Innovation for Citizen Services Division (ICS) within the Institutions for Development Department (IFD). This team is responsible for promoting digital transformation in the public sector by supporting governments in implementing cutting-edge tools, strengthening institutional capacities, and fostering regional collaboration.

What you’ll do

• Support the design and implementation of regional projects on digital transformation, open data, digital identity, and AI frameworks. 

• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of Technical Cooperation activities, including design, execution, and reporting.

• Contribute to the coordination with ministries, international partners, and the private sector to ensure alignment. 

• Contribute to knowledge creation through guidelines, publications, and case studies on digital transformation and data governance. 

• Provide background material and inputs for IDB participation in regional and international forums.

• Support fundraising and donor relations by preparing proposals and progress reports aligned with institutional priorities.

• Provide support for organizing workshops and meetings (webinars), and any other activity that supports and enhances the dialogue with and between countries in the region. 

What you'll need

· Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economy, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.

· Experience: At least of 2 years of progressive experience in relevant professional experience. Prior professional experience working with organizations in LAC region and project carried out by the bank or directly with the Bank is a plus.

· Languages: Proficiency in English and one of the other Bank official languages (Spanish, French or Portuguese) is required.

Requirements

•    Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries.

•    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

•    Type of contract: International Consultant Full-Time. 
•    Length of contract: 13.5 months.
•    Work Location: On site.

What we offer

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

Our culture

At the IDB Group we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work, willing to try new approaches without fear, and where they are accountable and rewarded for their actions.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job interview process. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at diversity@iadb.org  to request reasonable accommodation to complete this application.
Our Human Resources Team reviews carefully every application.