Inter-American Development Bank
Policy Support Consultant
- Duty station
- 🇺🇸 Washington, United States
- Country / area
- United States
- Region
- Americas
- UN system
- Multilateral Bank
- Title
- Policy Support Consultant
- Organization
- Inter-American IDB Group
- Type of contract and duration
- International consultant Full-Time, 12 months (up to 48 months, subject to eligibility)
- Citizenship
- You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries.
- Consanguinity
- You have no family members (up to fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.
- Posted
- 7/21/2026, 12:00:00 AM
About this role
The Inter-American Development Bank seeks a Policy Support Consultant to assist the Venezuela Country Team in formulating public policies for economic and social reconstruction. The role involves identifying and designing interventions to mitigate crisis impacts, strengthening institutions, and addressing Fragility, Conflict, and Criminal Violence (FCCV). The consultant will analyze regulatory frameworks, support dialogue with stakeholders, and prepare reports on challenges and lessons learned. The position requires expertise in law, public policy, or economics, with a focus on Venezuela. It is a full-time international consultancy for 12 months, renewable up to 48 months. The ideal candidate has at least five years of experience in public policy analysis, particularly regarding Venezuela and institutional capacity building. Proficiency in English and Spanish is mandatory. The role is based on-site with occasional teleworking flexibility. Candidates must be citizens of IDB member countries and meet consanguinity requirements.
Key requirements
- Master’s degree in public policy, law, economics, or related disciplines
- At least 5 years of experience in public policy analysis
- Experience emphasizing Venezuela and legal/institutional strengthening
Nice to have
Requirements at a glance
- Min. experience
- At least 5 years of experience in the analysis and formulation of public policies, with a special emphasis on Venezuela and on areas related to the legal field and the strengthening of the State’s institutional capacity.
- Required degree
- Master’s degree in public policy, law, economics, or related disciplines.
- Languages
- English, Spanish
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
We are seeking a professional in the fields of law, public policy, and/or economics who have experience in the formulation and coordination of public policies to support the actions carried out by countries in the region aimed at facilitating economic growth in the region.
You will work in the Andean Countries Department, which is responsible for the promotion and development of IDB Group country strategies and programming in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Perú and Venezuela. The department supports the processing, negotiation and administration of regional and country specific projects and programs; leading and maintaining the relations of the IDB Group with member countries; supporting the implementation of country-specific operations, promoting and coordinating the use of the funds administered by the Bank or under parallel financing agreements and monitoring the operation-related procurement activities of Bank borrowers and beneficiaries.
The objective of this consultancy is to provide support to the Venezuela Country Team in the process of formulating public policies aimed at supporting the study and analysis of actions to address the crisis affecting the country; conceptualizing and designing public policies focused on the reconstruction and recovery of economic and social growth; and addressing and managing challenges related to the design and implementation of interventions, in line with the IDB Group Institutional Strategy: Transformation for Greater Scale and Impact.
What You’ll Do
Education: Master’s degree in public policy, law, economics, or related disciplines.
Experience: At least 5 years of experience in the analysis and formulation of public policies, with a special emphasis on Venezuela and on areas related to the legal field and the strengthening of the State’s institutional capacity.
Languages: Proficiency in English and Spanish, spoken and written, is required.
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 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
International consultant Full-Time, 12 months (up to 48 months, subject to eligibility).
What We Offer
The IDB Group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee’s life. These benefits include:
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 [email protected].
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
We are seeking a professional in the fields of law, public policy, and/or economics who have experience in the formulation and coordination of public policies to support the actions carried out by countries in the region aimed at facilitating economic growth in the region.
You will work in the Andean Countries Department, which is responsible for the promotion and development of IDB Group country strategies and programming in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Perú and Venezuela. The department supports the processing, negotiation and administration of regional and country specific projects and programs; leading and maintaining the relations of the IDB Group with member countries; supporting the implementation of country-specific operations, promoting and coordinating the use of the funds administered by the Bank or under parallel financing agreements and monitoring the operation-related procurement activities of Bank borrowers and beneficiaries.
The objective of this consultancy is to provide support to the Venezuela Country Team in the process of formulating public policies aimed at supporting the study and analysis of actions to address the crisis affecting the country; conceptualizing and designing public policies focused on the reconstruction and recovery of economic and social growth; and addressing and managing challenges related to the design and implementation of interventions, in line with the IDB Group Institutional Strategy: Transformation for Greater Scale and Impact.
What You’ll Do
- Support the process of identifying and designing interventions focused on the country’s reconstruction and recovery in the short, medium, and long term.
- Support the identification, conceptualization, and design of interventions aimed at mitigating the impact of the crisis on the most vulnerable population and improving the delivery of basic social services.
- Support the analysis of public policy actions aimed at strengthening institutions, promoting good governance, and addressing the country’s challenges related to Fragility, Conflict, and Criminal Violence (FCCV).
- Support dialogue and interaction with relevant stakeholders from the international community and within the country, including the preparation of summaries and reports on activities carried out, challenges faced, lessons learned, and pending issues.
- Support the analysis of the current regulatory framework, including the review of legislative proposals and the international framework.
Support in operational matters related to IDB project.
Education: Master’s degree in public policy, law, economics, or related disciplines.
Experience: At least 5 years of experience in the analysis and formulation of public policies, with a special emphasis on Venezuela and on areas related to the legal field and the strengthening of the State’s institutional capacity.
Languages: Proficiency in English and Spanish, spoken and written, is required.
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 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
International consultant Full-Time, 12 months (up to 48 months, subject to eligibility).
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
- We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies.
- On-site position with the occasional flexibility of teleworking.
- 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.
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 [email protected].
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