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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 service-oriented, dynamic, and motivated professional to join our team as Operations Senior Associate to perform technical and analytical activities to improve the quality of the Department's operational products.

You will work in the Institutions for Development as part of the IFD Front Office, you will collaborate closely with operations teams, contributing to the quality and effectiveness of the Department’s loan project proposals, enhancing the performance of its loan portfolio, and advancing IFD’s operational agenda across its areas of work.

What you’ll do

Conduct technical reviews of IFD’s sovereign-guaranteed operations presented to the Eligibility Review Meeting (ERM), Quality and Risk Review (QRR and post-QRR), Operations Policy Committee (OPC), and Board of Executive Directors. This includes ensuring operations meet the technical quality and policy standards of the Department and the Bank, with special attention to institutional/financial/economic analyses, project management tools, risk assessment, risk mitigation, overall document quality including a clear theory of change/program logic, development effectiveness framework including the definition of clear objectives, quantifiable and precise indicators, and adequate monitoring and evaluation frameworks.

Provide technical and operational support to project teams in institutional strengthening operations in areas such as transparency, digital governance and innovation, fiscal management, public expenditure, sustainable financial opportunities for SMEs, citizen security, and justice.

Support portfolio supervision by monitoring execution progress, resolving implementation challenges, providing periodic status updates to management, and facilitating coordination between IFD divisions and project teams to enhance portfolio performance.

Contribute to management initiatives to improve operational effectiveness through data gathering, analysis for pipeline and portfolio management.

Prepare inputs and analytical reports to support pipeline monitoring and portfolio execution throughout the project cycle, identifying key findings and providing actionable recommendations for IFD Management and Divisions.

Provide research, technical, and operational support for other Departmental priorities, as requested by the supervisor.

What you'll need

•    Education: Master's degree (or equivalent advanced degree) in economics, public policy, public administration, international relations, political science or related field, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.  

•    Experience:3 years of relevant (Preferably 5 years) applied professional experience, with a strong background in project design and/or management, evaluability, monitoring and evaluation. Experience in LAC's public sector and/or international development organizations is highly desirable. Knowledge of IDB policies, instruments, procedures and systems is also highly desirable.  

•    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 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

•    Staff: International: International staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement.

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, including an annual base salary expressed on a net-of-tax basis
Leaves and vacations: 24 days of paid time off + 8 personal days + sick leave + gender-neutral parental leave
Health Insurance: the IDB Group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust medical benefitsprogram which covers medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs.
Pension plan: defined benefit pension plan that provides financial security and supports employees in planningfor their future.
We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family, when it applies.
Hybrid and flexible work schedules
Health and wellbeing: Access to our Health Services Center which provides preventive care and healtheducation for employees.
Development support: We offer tools to boost your professional profile such as mentoring, 1:1 professionalcounseling, training and learning opportunities, language classes, mobility options, among others.
Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, Spouse Career Program, andothers.

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.