E. IDB - Exploration & Automation Consultant

IDB- 2025 Exploration & Automation Consultant

Location: Washington, D.C. United States

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.

The Office of the Executive Auditor (AUG) has a Mission to increase the likelihood of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group achieving its goals and objectives through the provision of independent and objective assurance and consulting services on governance, risk management, and control processes, in accordance with ethical and relevant professional standards, and improvements to the organization’s accountability and transparency for results.

About this position 

We are seeking a consultant with experience in automating internal processes and applying advanced analytics techniques, including machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI).

You will join the Internal Audit Department (AUG), specifically the team focused on exploration and innovation initiatives.

You will collaborate with a highly motivated, fast-paced, and high-performing team within AUG, working alongside colleagues across the IDB to promote sound governance and the effective management of emerging technologies.

What you will do:

• Actively support the automation of internal processes and recurring tasks.
• Contribute to exploratory initiatives by developing prototypes using generative AI technologies.
• Conduct research on emerging trends in generative AI, including advancements in natural language processing, automation, and machine learning.
• Deliver training sessions to internal staff on technical areas aligned with your expertise, such as Microsoft Power Automate.
• Provide targeted support to AUG staff on engagement-specific matters, while sharing internal knowledge and best practices.
• Collaborate with colleagues within and outside AUG as needed to advance business objectives.

What you'll need

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems or a related field such as Program Development, Business Analysis, Software Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Experience: At least 2 years of progressive professional experience in business-related fields. Proven experience in data analytics, artificial intelligence, or comparable technologies. Familiarity with Microsoft Power Automate is highly desirable.
• Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.
• Key Skills: Result-driven, collaborative and share knowledge, innovative and try new things, client-oriented, strong communicator, self-motivated, and excellent time management event.

Requirements

• Citizenship: Be a national of an IDB member country.
• Consanguinity: Not have family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB or IDB Invest.

Type of contract and duration:

• Type of contract: Consultant 
• Length of contract: Twelve (12) months
• Dates of the contract: October 1st, 2025 - September 30th, 2026
• Location: Washington, D.C. – United States of America

Our Human Resources Team reviews carefully every application.