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 proactive, result-oriented, and innovative Citizen Security Specialist to work in the Citizen Security (CIS) Division, within the Institutions for Development (IFD) Department of the Vice-Presidency for Sectors and Knowledge (VPS). CIS Division is responsible for conceptualizing, preparing, and supporting the execution and supervision of the IDB’s sector operations in the field of Citizen Security and Criminal Justice. The team is also responsible for developing sector strategies, policies, and guidelines, as well as generating knowledge and evidence to respond to and address crime and violence through a multifaceted approach, including responses to organized crime.  This includes areas such as: (i) preventive policies and initiatives aimed at mitigating drivers of violence. (ii) capacities of law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies, including specialized units to proactively detect, prevent, investigate, and prosecute complex crimes; (iii) access to criminal justice, as well as the management and administration of criminal justice services, to ensure timely and transparent case resolution; and (iv) the management of the penitentiary system and rehabilitation policies, including programs to reduce the influence of organized crime.

What you’ll do

• Provide technical input for the design, supervision, and evaluation of Citizen Security and Criminal Justice projects and support governmental agencies in the planning and monitoring of projects.
• Support the implementation of the Citizen Security and Criminal Justice projects.
• Work in multi-disciplinary and cross-sector teams to develop complex projects at different levels of government.
• Maintain technical and policy dialogue with the public sector, and particularly with the Citizen Security and Criminal Justice counterparts.
• Promote innovative approaches to address key sector challenges.
• Contribute to the development and promotion of tools, methodologies, procedures and policies and best practice in Citizen Security.
• Conducts innovative sector and economic knowledge and evidence in areas related to the Citizen Security and Criminal Justice field (social prevention of violence, policing, investigation and prosecution, criminal justice services, and rehabilitation and reinsertion of persons in conflict with the law).

What you'll need

Education: You have a master's degree (or equivalent advanced degree) in Criminology, Public Policy, Public Administration, Law, Political Science, Development Economics, or another related field. Project Management certification is highly desired.

Experience: You have at least 4 years of relevant professional experience in the design and implementation of programs, preferably in the area of Citizen Security and Criminal Justice. The ideal candidate will also have:

• Strong track record in  implementing public sector projects.
• Solid skills in working in multi-disciplinary and cross-sector teams to develop complex and innovative projects.
• Good communication skills and capacity to engage in policy dialogue.
• Experience working with the government, preferably in the Citizen Security and Criminal Justice sector.
• Knowledge of multilateral development institutions and their lending instruments.

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

•    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:

International Staff:

-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.

-Hybrid and flexible work schedules.

-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.

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.