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

We are looking for a dynamic, proactive, and detail-oriented Public-Private Partnership (PPP) consultant to support the development of operational services within the PPP Unit. As a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Operations consultant, you will assist in the preparation, execution, monitoring, and reporting of technical cooperations, fee-for-service agreements, loans, guarantees, and other operations.

You will work in the PPP Unit, which is part of the Infrastructure and Energy Department. This team is responsible for supporting the Bank’s borrowing countries in the implementation of PPP projects through the development and strengthening of regulatory frameworks and institutional capacity for PPPs; support in the identification, assessment, and preparation of infrastructure projects to be implemented via PPPs; and the generation, systematization, and dissemination of knowledge and best practices related to PPPs in infrastructure.

What you’ll do

• Support the Head of the PPP Unit in preparing and reviewing reports, presentations, and talking points. You will also assist in tracking the execution of technical assistance activities linked to operations, organizing and storing all supporting documentation, and maintaining technical assistance databases.
• Be responsible for keeping electronic files up to date in the bank's EZ-Share system, covering all phases of each operation — preparation, execution, monitoring, and reporting.
• Coordinate information requests with various areas of the Bank, especially within the Infrastructure and Energy Department, and updating operational information management reports for the team.
• Aid in preparing documentation related to all phases of projects and activities (with a focus on preparation, execution, monitoring, and reporting), conducting research, consulting with other departments, and performing background analysis as needed.
• Assist in the planning and logistics of a wide range of events, including conferences (virtual and in-person, in Washington D.C. and/or abroad), workshops, seminars, internal team meetings, and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Draft memorandums and other basic communications, supporting knowledge generation and dissemination tasks, and performing other ad hoc assignments as required.

What you'll need

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Business Administration, Economics, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.
• Experience: At least 2 years of progressive experience in the preparation, execution, monitoring, and reporting of technical cooperations and fee-for-service agreements, loans, or guarantees.
• 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 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 consultant Full-Time, 12 months (up to 36 months).

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.

-Leaves and vacations: 2 days per month of contract + gender-neutral parental leave.

-Health Insurance: the IDB Group provides a monthly allowance for the purchase of health insurance

-Savings plan: The IDB Group cares about your future, depending on the length of the contract, you will receive a monthly savings plan allowance.

-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.

-Development support: We offer learning opportunities to boost your professional profile, such as seminars, 1:1 professional counseling, and much more.

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

-Other perks (country specific): 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.