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

A consultant is sought to support the development of diagnostics, documents and analytical tools, generation of evidence and best practices in the region's PPPs, and technical assistance to the countries of the region in upstream PPPs. Likewise, the consultant will assist in the organization and coordination of the different upstream analysis and technical assistance initiatives of the Team. The consultant must have analytical and statistical skills, as well as experience in the development of analytical reports, economic analysis, and/or knowledge products in infrastructure.

What you’ll do

• Support in regional diagnostic exercises, at the country level in Latin America and the Caribbean (external - publications, internal - strategic documents), and at the sectoral level (economic and social infrastructure sectors) in the field of PPPs.
• Support in the upstream technical assistance of the PPP team to the countries of the Region (review of PPP regulatory and institutional frameworks, diagnoses of investment cycles, project planning and prioritization exercises, supervision, monitoring and performance, among others).
• Support in the management and development of PPP knowledge products (developed in the context of the PPP Network of Analysis and Best Practices in of Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as additional topics identified by the Bank), with potential for publication as IDB technical notes, monographs, or working and research papers.
• Preparation of publications, and statistical and econometric analyses, from literature review, collection and systematization of information, selection of research methods and modeling, to the development of estimates and analysis of results.
• Support in the generation of analytical inputs for the Team and Senior Management - development of presentations and talking points, among others.
• Support in the administrative and operational management tasks of the PPP team related to Upstream PPP activities (related to the budget, activity reporting, monitoring of internal processes and protocols of the Bank, or support in the preparation of technical cooperation, among others). 

What you'll need

• Education: Master's degree in the field of Economics, Statistics, Public Policy or related areas.
• Experience: At least 5 years of experience in statistical analysis, research, and publication in the area of infrastructure economics or related.
• Languages: Excellent command of English and Spanish, oral and written.

• Advanced knowledge of information generation and collection techniques, systematic literature review, database construction, statistical and econometric methods, analysis of results and preparation of reports.
• Results management. Contribute to development impact by focusing efforts on clear and measurable outcomes, identifying specific areas of impact and relevant metrics.
• Collaboration, teamwork, and inclusion. Works collaboratively with others, regardless of their background (gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, experience, and perspective) or their role in the organization and focuses on teamwork and inclusion in projects.
• Innovation and creativity. Generates innovative and creative solutions to problems that contribute to organizational effectiveness. Tries different and novel ways of approaching work to create added value in the services/products provided.
• Communication skills. It communicates effectively.
• Critical thinking. Use data, experience, and good judgment to make sound decisions and devise effective solutions to problems.

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

• Type of contract: International Consultant Full Time
• Length of contract: 12 months, with the possibility of extension.
• Location: Washington DC, USA. 
• Responsible person: Ancor Suárez Alemán (ancors@iadb.org), Lead Specialist in Public-Private Partnerships, Inter-American Development Bank.

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 packages.

· 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.

· Hybrid and flexible work schedules.

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

· Health and wellbeing: Access to our Health Services Center which provides preventive care and health education for all employees.

· Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, and others.

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.

About the IDB Group

The IDB Group, composed of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IDB Lab offers flexible financing solutions to its member countries to finance economic and social development through lending and grants to public and private entities in Latin America and the Caribbean.

About IDB

We work to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Through financial and technical support for countries working to reduce poverty and inequality, we help improve health and education and advance infrastructure. Our aim is to achieve development in a sustainable, climate-friendly way. With a history dating back to 1959, today we are the leading source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean. We provide loans, grants, and technical assistance; and we conduct extensive research. We maintain a strong commitment to achieving measurable results and the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability.

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