AddressPost 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) in the energy sector. The consultant will also support in conducting research in the energy sector and procuring and supervising studies, gathering, and analyzing data, and drafting documents needed to prepare and execute operations.
The Energy Division (ENE) of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is a functional division within the Infrastructure and Energy Sector (INE), under the Vice‑Presidency of Sectors and Knowledge. ENE is responsible for the development of loans with sovereign guarantee, non-reimbursable technical cooperation’s, including technical, economic, regulatory, identification analysis and the preparation of programs, projects, studies, and sectoral notes in the energy sector.
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.
Key skills:
- Ability to work independently, within the initiative and responsibility, and establish work priorities.
- Effective communication orally and in writing with diverse audiences and professional presence through clear and respectful communication.
- Ability to work as a team member to complete tasks, achieve common goals and contribute to a positive work environment.
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: Consultant Full-Time.
- Length of contract: 12 months.
- Work Location: On site.
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 cultureAt 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.
