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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 creative, innovative, and versatile Marketing and Event Support Consultant with a strong strategic focus and exceptional attention to detail. As Marketing and Event Support Consultant, you will help our team market our knowledge products to broad audiences in Latin America and beyond, as well as organize events with economists and policymakers from across the region.

You will work as part of the dissemination team of the IDB Research Department (RES). RES generates new ideas to help enrich the knowledge base that supports the policy agenda of the IDB and its member countries for achieving sustainable and equitable development in the region. As part of our team, you will help further the impact of RES research through the creation and positioning of knowledge products and events geared to key audiences in government, academia, think tanks, and other related fields.

What you’ll do

• Repackage existing knowledge products by translating complex information into accessible language and visuals.
• Assist in executing marketing campaigns for knowledge products in line with RES’s communications priorities, demonstrating flexibility in adapting to shifting guidelines and social media trends.
• Contribute to the development of audience segmentation strategies for social media campaigns.
• Support the dissemination and promotion of RES’s more than 75 annual events and propose innovative ways to enhance their impact and reach.
• Support in developing internal marketing content, including written and visual materials.
• Assist in the organization and on-site logistics of events.
• Collaborate in administrative tasks surrounding p-card use and invoice tracking for event logistics.
• Support in dissemination of publications to the region
• Become proficient in IDB systems used for internal and external communications and publication processing and assist with related tasks as needed.
• Gain a solid understanding of IDB’s communications planning, practices, and event systems, and participate in continuous improvement and training opportunities.

What you'll need

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in communications, graphic design, digital media, marketing, public relations, journalism or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: At least 5 years of progressive experience in marketing and event coordination.
• Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of Portuguese is preferable.

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.

If consultant (Local Remote Modality): 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:  3 months
• Work Location: Remote.

If international, Headquarters (Washington, D.C), whereas if national 100% remotely from place of residence of selected candidate and services are expected to be provided from a country where the IDB Group has offices.

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.