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

You will work in the Migration Unit team, which is part of the Social Sector (SCL). This team is responsible for supporting migration-receiving countries, destination countries, transit migration, and host communities through loan operations; regional, subregional, and national dialogues; regional cooperation to generate public goods; capacity building and training; and applied research.

What you’ll do

• Design, lead, and implement the communication strategy of the unit, in coordination with the relevant bank areas, to position the bank as the strategic partner in the region for migration policy and operations development.
• Organize the communications area work plan aligned with the unit’s and bank’s priorities, as well as the available financial and human resources.
• Coordinate with operational and knowledge teams to ensure successful execution of the communication plan.
• Develop and write speeches, briefings, and other communications for bank executives, the unit, and its specialists.
• Conduct research and analysis to ensure the relevance of messages and public interventions by unit members.
• Contribute to building and strengthening partnerships with the public and private sectors and multilateral organizations.
• Write and edit articles, technical reports, briefing documents, blogs, web content, and other publications, translating complex concepts into clear language.
• Collaborate with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders to research, draft, and develop communications promoting the IDB’s work internally and externally.
• Develop video scripts, production plans, and other communication materials, coordinating with teams and providers to produce multimedia communication products.
• Support the design of dissemination and impact strategies for blogs, articles, books, and graphic and audiovisual materials.

What you'll need

• Education: Master’s degree in communications or equivalent advanced degree in other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.
• Experience: At least 5 years of progressive experience in a relevant area, with proven previous work in content dissemination and communication and marketing strategies.
• Languages: Proficiency in English and one of the Bank’s other official languages (Spanish, French, or Portuguese) is required.

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.

Type of contract and duration

• Contract Type: Full-time International Consultant
• Duration: 12 months (up 36 months)
• Work Location: On site, Washington, DC, USA. 

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
• Leave and vacations: 2 days per month of contract + gender-neutral parental leave
• Health insurance: The IDB Group provides a monthly allowance for purchasing health insurance
• Savings plan: The IDB Group cares about your future and, depending on the contract duration, you will receive a monthly allowance for a savings plan
• Relocation and visa support: Assistance for you and your family, when applicable
• Flexible and hybrid work schedules
• Development support: Learning opportunities to enhance your professional profile, such as seminars, personalized career counseling, and more
• Health and wellness: Access to our Health Services Center, offering preventive care and health education
• Other benefits: Lactation room, daycare, gym, bike racks, parking, and more

Our culture

At the IDB Group we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work, willing to try new approaches without fear, and where they are accountable and rewarded for their actions.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) are at the center of our organization. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and encourage women, LGBTQ+ people, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job interview process. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at diversity@iadb.org  to request reasonable accommodation to complete this application.
Our Human Resources Team reviews carefully every application.