Job Description
Operations Senior Specialist
City:  Washington DC
Company:  IDB
Posting End Date:  5/13/2026 11:59 PM EST

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 Department of Southern Cone Countries (CSC) leads the strategic, programmatic, and operational relationship with Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The Department also coordinates and facilitates the integration of corporate and operational activities across the institution, including engagement with the Board of Directors, Senior Management, and other IDB Group departments. In addition, CSC monitors country macroeconomic conditions and generates knowledge on strategic and operational issues. The CSC operational team is seeking a professional to work independently and with limited oversight of the supervisor on the following:  

What you’ll do

1.Operational knowledge 

-Provide input on the creation and internal dissemination of operational knowledge throughout the project cycle. 

-Contribute to the development and use of tracking tools to monitor operational processes, milestones, and bottlenecks. 

-Capture and synthesize lessons learned from portfolio implementation and completion, translating them into practical recommendations for new operations. 

2.Programming 

-Coordinate the preparation of inputs (data and sector analysis) that support the multiyear programming process led by the CSC Manager and Country Representatives. 

-Advise on and contribute to the preparation of the Country Programming Document (CPD), ensuring quality, consistency, and alignment with country strategy objectives and Bank priorities. 

-Monitor the achievement of milestones and goals for the loan operations program, in close coordination with Country Offices, including quality control of project documents for eligibility review meetings (ERM) and quality and risk review (QRR) processes. 

-Contribute to the identification and prioritization of technical cooperation initiatives, supporting the department's operational and strategic objectives. 

3. Portfolio management and monitoring 

-Analyze, report, and make recommendations on the status of the loan portfolio, and progress in disbursements/performance. 

-Participate in portfolio reviews carried out in CSC selected countries. 

-Contribute to the review of Project Completion Reports.

4. Cross-collaboration 

-Provide input on the planning and organization of events that support the development and dissemination of the department’s strategic products. 

-Promote the systematic exchange of operational lessons learned and good practices across CSC Country Offices. 

-Guide, coach and mentor junior staff to develop technical expertise. 

What you'll need

•    Education:Master’s degree in Economics, Public Policy or a related field.  

•    Experience: At least five years of relevant experience in Public Policy Management and development programs within public administration and/or international development organizations, including project development and/or evaluation. Demonstrated analytical, written, and verbal communication skills are required. The role also requires the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.  

•    Languages: Proficiency in English and Spanish is required.  

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

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: IDB Group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust medical benefits program that covers medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs. 

-Pension plan: defined benefit pension plan that provides financial security and support employees in planning for their future. 

-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. 

-Health and well-being: Access to our Health Services Center that provides preventive care and health education for employees. 

-Development support: We offer tools to boost your professional profile, such as mentoring, 1:1 professional counseling, training and learning opportunities, language classes, mobility options, among others. 

-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.