Post of Duty: Headquarters - Washington, DC, United States
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 aim of this consultancy is to provide support to the Energy Division in the preparation, design and approval process of its operations, such as loans, investment grants and Technical Cooperations (TCs). The consultant will also support in conducting research in energy sector topics, and in procuring and supervising studies, gathering and analyzing data, and drafting documents needed to prepare and execute operations.
What you’ll do:
- Collaborate in the identification and preparation of operations prepared by INE/ENE (such as loans, investment grants and TCs).
- Provide technical advice to energy operations and energy-related operations and perform quality control reviews of energy operational documents for accuracy, clarity, conciseness and consistency.
- Participate in the Quality Risk Review of INE/ENE operations, such as briefings, meetings, negotiations and missions, and prepare minutes and briefs on project status.
- Collaborate in the application of related operations in terms of environmental and processing policies and ensure energy projects prepared are consistent and in compliance with standards; assist in the preparation of mid-term and final reports of the execution of related Projects.
- Assist in the monitoring and evaluation of project results and outcomes.
- Update schedules and progress reports, including updating project information within IDB’s operational systems.
- Coordinate calls for proposals for energy sector studies, draft Terms of Reference, review proposals, and assist in contract management of consultancies.
- Collaborate in other related activities as requested.
What you'll need:
- Education: Master´s degree in economics, renewable energy or related field. Background in electrical or mechanical engineering, fluid mechanics, chemical engineering, economics, finance, business administration, environmental management or related area.
- Experience: At least five (5) years of relevant professional experience. Experience within the IDB or other international institutions is desirable.
- Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.
- Collaborate and share knowledge.
- Focus on clients.
- Communicate and influence.
- Innovate and try new things.
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:
- Type of contract: International Consultant Full-Time
- Length of contract: 12 months, with a possibility of renewal for up to 24 months (for a total of 36 months), based on good performance.
- Work Location: Washington, DC for the first 12 months. Then country of residence of the consultant if the contract is renewed.
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 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 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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Additional Information
- External Opening Date: Oct 24, 2024
- External Closing Date: Nov 15, 2024
- External Contact Email:
- External Contact Name: HR Service Center
- Job Field: Technical Support