Economics Specialist Job at Inter-American Development Bank, Washington DC

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  • Inter-American Development Bank
  • Washington DC

Job Description

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 The Front Office of SCL is looking for an economic consultant which has experience in development policy or international development. The objective of the consultancy is to provide support to the Operations Senior Advisor and SCL's Divisions in issues related to the Operations' Lifecycle and the Operations Development Effectiveness. What you’ll do Support the Operations Senior Advisor on issues related to the Operations’ Lifecycle to : Advice SCL’s Division on issues related to the operations’ design and quality control, performance review, as well as portfolio management and evaluation. Provide SCL’s Division and teams with technical assistance and advice during the preparation and review of operational documents, and provide written comments before the different review committees of the Bank Promote and develop project identification and origination activities with SCL’s eligible Divisions to prepare proposals to be financed by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). Organize the Quarterly Portfolio and Development Effectiveness Review Meeting with SCL’s Divisions. Support the Operations Senior Advisor on Development Effectiveness to : Advice SCL’s Division on issues related to development effectiveness, monitoring and evaluation, and risk management. Support the delivery of planned operational and technical products and services of SCL Front Office that support, directly or indirectly, the development effectiveness agenda of the Bank. Act as a liaison between SCL and the Office of Strategic Planning and Development Effectiveness (SPD) in the process of design, testing, and implementation of instruments and tools to enhance effectiveness. Develop and coordinate different activities related to the Operations’ Lifecycle and Development Effectiveness, according to the SCL Manager’s instructions. What you'll need Education : Bachelors degree in economics, public policy, business, international development, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role. Master's degree is a plus. Experience : At least two years of relevant professional and/or academic experience in economics, public policy, development policy or international development. Experience in international institutions is a plus. 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 Consultant : International consultant Full-Time. Length of contract :12 months. Work Location : On site, Washington, DC. 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.
  • 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 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 . #J-18808-Ljbffr Inter-American Development Bank

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Relocation, Flexible hours,

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