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Shape an impactful career with us
Shape an impactful career with us!

We are always looking for talented and passionate professionals who believe they can make a difference in Latin America and the Caribbean within the Inter-American Development Bank.

Explore our vacancies
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We support our employees through their careers and significant life events. 
 

Health and well-being

Programs and resources to support your health and well-being.

Boost your professional profile

With our tools and resources, such as mentoring, 1:1 professional counseling, training and learning opportunities, language classes, and mobility options.  

A competitive compensation package

In all types of opportunities.

Other perks depending on location

Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bicycle Racks, Parking, Spouse Career Program, and others.

Flexible work schedules

Adapt to the needs of you and your teams.  

There are different ways you can work for us, and we offer varied types of contracts. We understand that the needs of our region demand different skill sets, and we try to ensure our contracts reflect that.  

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Staff
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Staff

As a staff member, you will respond to critical functions to carry out our mission of improving lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Depending on where you are assigned, you have an array of benefits to support you throughout all the major moments of your lives as employees of our organization.   

These positions are offered for an initial term of up to three years. Renewal of these contracts is contingent upon current business needs and the candidate’s performance. 

Benefits for staff include: 

  • Leave and vacations: 2 days of vacation per month + 8 personal days + sick leave + gender-neutral parental leave.  
  • Health insurance: Employees and eligible dependents have access to a robust medical benefits program that covers medical, dental, vision, preventive care and prescription drugs.    
  • Pension plan: The plan provides financial security and supports employees in planning for their future.    
  • We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for staff members and their families, when applicable.    

 

Consultant
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Consultant

Being a consultant in the IDB means you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in our work. You will be able to lead and support different projects and build your resume as a development professional in the areas you are most passionate about.   

Consultants can work on specifically defined projects or services for a maximum of 36 months. 

Benefits for consultants include:  

  • Leave and vacations: 2 days per month of contract + gender-neutral parental leave.   
  • Health insurance: The IDB provides a monthly allowance for the purchase of health insurance.   
  • Savings plan: We want to support our consultants in their planning for the future. Depending on the length of the contract, consultants receive a monthly savings plan allowance.    
  • We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for consultants and their families, when applicable.    

 

PEC
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Product and External Services (PEC) Consultant

You can also be part of the IDB by working on specific and specialized products or services. Product and External Services consultants are usually located off-site and remunerated by either a lump sum or installment payments. This is our most flexible contract modality; you are evaluated and compensated by deliverables.    

Benefits for PECs include: 

  • Work from wherever you prefer with a flexible schedule, upon agreement between the parties.  
Staff
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Staff

As a staff member, you will respond to critical functions to carry out our mission of improving lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Depending on where you are assigned, you have an array of benefits to support you throughout all the major moments of your lives as employees of our organization.   

These positions are offered for an initial term of up to three years. Renewal of these contracts is contingent upon current business needs and the candidate’s performance. 

Benefits for staff include: 

  • Leave and vacations: 2 days of vacation per month + 8 personal days + sick leave + gender-neutral parental leave.  
  • Health insurance: Employees and eligible dependents have access to a robust medical benefits program that covers medical, dental, vision, preventive care and prescription drugs.    
  • Pension plan: The plan provides financial security and supports employees in planning for their future.    
  • We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for staff members and their families, when applicable.    

 

Consultant
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Consultant

Being a consultant in the IDB means you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in our work. You will be able to lead and support different projects and build your resume as a development professional in the areas you are most passionate about.   

Consultants can work on specifically defined projects or services for a maximum of 36 months. 

Benefits for consultants include:  

  • Leave and vacations: 2 days per month of contract + gender-neutral parental leave.   
  • Health insurance: The IDB provides a monthly allowance for the purchase of health insurance.   
  • Savings plan: We want to support our consultants in their planning for the future. Depending on the length of the contract, consultants receive a monthly savings plan allowance.    
  • We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for consultants and their families, when applicable.    

 

PEC
Mujer sonriente mirando su computadora. Desarrollo e inclusión - Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo - BID
Product and External Services (PEC) Consultant

You can also be part of the IDB by working on specific and specialized products or services. Product and External Services consultants are usually located off-site and remunerated by either a lump sum or installment payments. This is our most flexible contract modality; you are evaluated and compensated by deliverables.    

Benefits for PECs include: 

  • Work from wherever you prefer with a flexible schedule, upon agreement between the parties.  
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If you are currently a student or a recent graduate, we have other options for you!

We want to support you while taking those big steps to shape your career for the years ahead. At the IDB, you can make meaningful connections, immerse yourself in hands-on learning, and contribute to our work with your unique perspectives and experiences.   

Opportunities for students and recent graduates
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