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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

IDB Invest is the private sector arm of the Inter-American Development Bank (“IDB”) Group. Our mission is to advance economic development and improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean (“LAC”) by mobilizing private investment and delivering financial and advisory solutions that are innovative and sustainable.

IDB Invest operates in 26 countries, structured across four geographic regions and three industry verticals: Infrastructure and Energy, Financial Intermediaries, and Corporates.

In support of a new transformative business model “Originate to Share” our shareholders recently approved a US$3.5 billion capitalization. This will allow IDB Invest to significantly scale up its investments, nearly doubling annual financing from approximately US$8 billion to US$19 billion, and unlocking greater private sector participation to drive development and climate impact across the region.

To scale impact, IDB Invest is strengthening its international presence and origination capabilities by identifying stakeholders in key external markets. This effort will play a critical role in identifying, cultivating, and converting strategic leads with multinational companies, investors, and corporate partners in investments in LAC.

Objective: The objective of this consultancy is to support the international presence and origination capabilities with a solid communication plan and execution.

The consultant will work under the supervision of IDB Invest’s Financial Institutions Division and coordinate closely with different teams within the Regions Department, as well as with the Industries and Cross-Cutting Themes Department (under its Business Planning and Resources Division). Regular check-ins will ensure progress and alignment with institutional priorities.

What you’ll do

The consultant will be responsible for the following key activities:

• Prioritization and mapping
  • Develop criteria for market prioritization, and rank priority markets for immediate and medium-term focus, with identification of what sectors would be the best to prioritize for each market
  • Identify and map key external stakeholders in selected priority markets (e.g. trade agencies, government entities, industry associations). Categorize them by relevance, influence, and alignment with the Bank’s offering. Map existing relationships and identify potential new entry points.
• Roadmap, timeline and metrics
  • Develop a phased plan with timelines, responsibilities, and performance metrics.
  • Provide resource requirements (budget to develop activities).
• Strategic Engagement Plan
  • Recommend relationship-building strategies (e.g., exploratory missions, partnership agreements).
  • Recommend event participation, thought leadership, and targeted marketing initiatives.
• Strategic Communications Planning
  • Develop and implement a strategic communications plan tailored to support the international expansion and stakeholder engagement objectives.
  • Align messaging with the broader goals of enhancing origination capabilities in key external markets.
• Content Creation and Management
  • Draft a business presentation that is customizable for key geographies and key sectors
  • Draft and localize communication materials, including a blog, web content, and social media posts.
  • Develop targeted communication materials and engagement strategies to build relationships with identified key stakeholders.
  • Ensure consistency of messaging across languages, regions, and platforms.
• Internal Communications Coordination
  • Work with internal departments to ensure alignment of international messaging with internal goals and updates.
  • Provide updates and reports to leadership on communications efforts, stakeholder feedback, and reputational issues.
• Event and Campaign Support
  • Support the planning and execution of events (virtual or in-person) that promote the initiative internationally, such as conferences, roundtables, and stakeholder briefings.
  • Develop promotional content and manage communications before, during, and after events.
• Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Track the effectiveness of communication strategies and stakeholder engagement efforts using relevant KPIs and feedback mechanisms.
  • Provide regular analysis and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Digital Communications and Branding
  • Maintain and expand the organization’s digital presence in target markets.
  • Ensure consistent branding and messaging across digital platforms including websites, social media, and partner portals.
• Strategic Insights and Recommendations
  • Provide engaging high-level summaries by country or region, based on information from the database

What you'll need

• Education: Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Communications, International Relations, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.  
• Experience: Minimum 7 years of experience in strategic communications, public affairs, stakeholder engagement, or international media relations.
• Languages: Fluency in English required; Spanish, Portuguese or other relevant languages preferred. 

Requirements

•    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.

The selected candidate will not provide services from the Bank's office and will not be provided a physical space on the premises of the Bank's Country Office. The candidate selected will be responsible for setting up the space, and for having the equipment, internet, and phone accesses to accomplish these TORs, outside the Bank's office. Access to the Bank's systems will be arranged in coordination with the Bank.

Type of contract and duration

• Type of contract: Products and External Services Consultant (PEC).
• Length of contract: 04 months.
• Work Location: Remote.

What we offer

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.