Inter-American Development Bank jobs

Administrative Support Consultant

Inter-American Development Bank · 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

The Inter-American Development Bank is seeking an Administrative Support Consultant to provide comprehensive administrative assistance to the PTI Management Office within the Productivity, Trade and Innovation Sector. The role focuses on ensuring the efficient operation of the office and the optimal execution of the sector's work program, which aims to strengthen competitiveness and productivity in Latin America and the Caribbean. Key responsibilities include managing correspondence, coordinating calendars and logistics for international meetings, and organizing event logistics. The consultant will also support budget execution, procurement processes, expense tracking, and payment processing. Additional duties involve managing contracts, consultants, and vendors, as well as providing support for HR matters and office maintenance. The role requires maintaining document management systems, preparing reports and meeting minutes, and supporting special projects and data analysis. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented, with a strong background in administrative support. Proficiency in both Spanish and English is essential. The position is based on-site with occasional teleworking flexibility and involves a contract duration of 12 months, renewable up to 48 months. The successful applicant must be a citizen of one of the IDB's 48 member countries and have no close family members working within the IDB Group.

Chief Financial Officer and General Manager of the Finance Department

Inter-American Development Bank · 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

The Inter-American Development Bank seeks a Chief Financial Officer and General Manager to lead its Finance Department, reporting to the Vice Presidency for Finance and Administration. This senior executive role is responsible for the strategic and operational oversight of the Bank’s core financial functions, including treasury, financial planning, accounting, asset/liability management, and relations with financial markets. The incumbent will provide high-level financial analysis and advice to support institutional decision-making, the Senior Management Team, and the Board of Executive Directors. Key responsibilities include promoting the efficient use of the Bank’s balance sheet, mobilizing financial resources, managing cash resources, and developing innovative financial products. The role requires establishing internal controls, coordinating with risk management and other departments, and supporting the expansion of advisory services. The ideal candidate is an experienced finance leader with a proven track record in financial strategy, capital markets, and stakeholder engagement, particularly with boards and investors. The position demands a Master’s degree in a relevant field and several years of managerial experience, preferably within financial institutions or capital markets. Fluency in English is required, with Spanish and Portuguese considered advantageous. The role is based on-site with occasional teleworking flexibility and requires citizenship in one of the IDB’s 48 member countries.

Consultor PEC - Análisis de Políticas Agroambientales en América Latina y el Caribe

Inter-American Development Bank · 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

The Inter-American Development Bank seeks a rigorous, proactive consultant to conduct a regional analysis of agro-environmental policies in Latin America and the Caribbean. The role involves identifying, systematizing, and analyzing public policies, programs, regulations, and subsidies linking the agricultural sector to environmental objectives such as climate change mitigation, soil conservation, and biodiversity protection. The consultant will define a conceptual framework for these policies, map existing instruments, review academic and institutional evidence, and identify information gaps. Key responsibilities include proposing methodologies for data measurement and conducting interviews with key stakeholders from public, private, and academic sectors. The deliverable is a final, publishable report containing conceptual definitions, a classification framework, regional mapping, evidence review, and policy recommendations to improve the design and effectiveness of agro-environmental instruments. The consultant will work with the Agriculture and Rural Development Division, validating methodologies and findings with the Bank team before final publication.

General Manager, Human Resources Department

Inter-American Development Bank · 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

The Inter-American Development Bank seeks a strategic General Manager for its Human Resources Department to lead organizational transformation and align people strategies with institutional priorities. Reporting to the Vice President, the incumbent will oversee HR policy design, compensation, talent management, and organizational development across Latin America and the Caribbean. The role requires leading a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence, and advising senior leadership on workforce planning and change management. The ideal candidate is an executive leader with significant experience in managing complex organizations, driving results, and navigating sensitive stakeholder environments. While HR leadership experience is desirable, strong executive leadership with a track record of people management and transformational change is also considered. The position demands exceptional diplomatic skills, strategic thinking, and proficiency in English, with Spanish and Portuguese/French preferred. Candidates must be citizens of IDB member countries and pass a background check. This is a 36-month renewable international staff contract based on-site with occasional teleworking flexibility.

Administrative Assistant Consultant

Inter-American Development Bank · 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

The Inter-American Development Bank seeks a proactive and organized Administrative Assistant Consultant to provide comprehensive administrative, logistical, and operational support to the Division Chief Management Team within the Transport Division. The role involves managing the Chief’s agenda, scheduling, and travel arrangements, including the preparation of Travel Authorizations and expense reports using Bank systems. The consultant will assist in preparing presentation materials, meeting minutes, and official documents, ensuring proper filing and accessibility. Responsibilities also include coordinating logistics for meetings and seminars, such as conference rooms, catering, and video conferencing, and serving as a backup for the hiring process of Complementary Workforce contracts in Service Now. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of progressive experience in administrative or executive support within managerial environments. Proficiency in Spanish and English is mandatory, with French and Portuguese being preferable. The position is a full-time international consultant contract for 12 months, renewable up to 48 months, based on-site with occasional teleworking flexibility. Candidates must be citizens of one of the IDB’s 48 member countries and have no close family members working within the IDB Group.

Strategy, Program & Innovation Officer

Inter-American Development Bank · 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

IDB Invest seeks a Strategy, Program & Innovation Officer to support the CEO’s Advisor in advancing the institution’s strategic objectives under its new 'Originate to Share' business model. The role involves leading the planning, coordination, and monitoring of strategic initiatives, ensuring cross-functional alignment and stakeholder engagement. Key responsibilities include supporting executive decision-making, reviewing transactions for Board approval, coordinating high-level strategic engagements and international business missions, and managing flagship institutional events. The officer will also handle CEO communications, including speeches and strategic messaging, while contributing to organizational culture, change management, and innovation initiatives. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical, organizational, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in English and Spanish is required, with Portuguese or French as assets. The position is based on-site with occasional teleworking flexibility, offering a competitive net-of-tax salary, comprehensive benefits, and a 36-month renewable contract.

Corporate Services Specialist

Inter-American Development Bank · 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

The Inter-American Development Bank seeks a Corporate Services Specialist to support the Office of the Secretary in governance and decision-making processes. The role involves conducting research, analyzing corporate issues, and preparing concise summaries and documentation for senior management committees, including the Boards of Governors and Executive Directors. The incumbent will assist in preparing meeting materials, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery, while supporting workflow modernization and process improvements. Key responsibilities include drafting and reviewing complex documents, maintaining confidentiality with sensitive topics, and fostering relationships with stakeholders across the IDB Group. The specialist will provide technical inputs, represent the Office in working groups, and guide junior staff. The ideal candidate holds a master’s degree in economics, law, or related fields, with at least four years of experience in drafting technical summaries under tight deadlines. Fluency in Spanish and English is required, with French or Portuguese as assets. The position is an international staff contract for 36 months, open to citizens of IDB member countries, offering a competitive net-of-tax salary, comprehensive benefits, and hybrid work flexibility.

Language Technology Consultant

Inter-American Development Bank · 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

The Inter-American Development Bank seeks a Language Technology Consultant to strengthen its multilingual technology ecosystem. The role focuses on improving and scaling translation workflows, supporting CAT/TMS systems, and integrating AI-enabled language tools. Key responsibilities include developing an institution-wide AI translation platform leveraging 20 years of translation memory, implementing neural machine translation, and establishing governance frameworks for responsible AI use. The consultant will curate language datasets, design context-augmentation techniques like prompt engineering and RAG, and orchestrate multi-step AI translation workflows. The position requires assessing language technology solutions, drafting operational guidance, and monitoring industry trends. The ideal candidate possesses a degree in Translation, Linguistics, or Computer Science, along with progressive experience in language technology or computational linguistics. Proficiency in English is mandatory, with Spanish, French, or Portuguese preferred. This is a full-time international consultant contract for 12 months, renewable up to 48 months, based on-site with occasional teleworking flexibility.

Digital Transformation Consultant

Inter-American Development Bank · 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

The Inter-American Development Bank seeks a Digital Transformation Consultant to support technical assistance programs and develop new projects focused on digital government, AI, and cybersecurity for the public sector in Latin America and the Caribbean. Reporting to the Institutional Capacity of the State Division, the consultant will provide technical advice, manage project documentation, and facilitate knowledge exchange, particularly regarding Japan's digital agenda. Key responsibilities include supporting research, training, and capacity-building activities, as well as coordinating with international donors to prepare project proposals. The role requires maintaining implementation reporting and knowledge materials within IDB and client information systems. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in digital identity, digital signatures, digital wallets, interoperability, and digital infrastructure. They should have strong project management skills and the ability to engage with governments and donors. Fluency in Japanese and English is mandatory, with knowledge of Spanish, French, or Portuguese considered an asset. The position is a full-time international consultant role based on-site, requiring Japanese citizenship.

Infrastructure Operations Consultant

Inter-American Development Bank · 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

The Inter-American Development Bank seeks an Infrastructure Operations Consultant to enhance the impact of its Infrastructure and Energy Department (INE). The role involves supporting project teams through the entire project cycle, including design, approval, implementation monitoring, and closing. Key responsibilities include identifying improvement opportunities, reviewing operational documents for compliance with Bank policies, and assisting in the preparation of operations across energy, transport, water, sanitation, and PPPs. The consultant will analyze economic, financial, environmental, and social impacts, monitor portfolio performance using dashboards, and identify risks to support decision-making. The position requires developing high-quality briefs and technical inputs for management and donors, translating complex information into actionable messages, and contributing to operational knowledge products. The ideal candidate possesses a Master’s degree and at least five years of experience working with the Latin America and Caribbean region, with demonstrated expertise in data analysis for project management. Proficiency in Spanish and English is required, while French and Portuguese are desirable. The role is an international consultant position, full-time for 12 months, renewable up to 48 months, based on-site with occasional teleworking flexibility.

AI Solutions Engineer Consultant

Inter-American Development Bank · 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

The Inter-American Development Bank seeks an AI Solutions Engineer Consultant to join its TechLab, the Emerging Technologies Laboratory. In this role, you will provide expert technical support to internal teams, guiding them from initial concept to working prototypes using emerging technologies and Generative AI. Key responsibilities include recommending suitable tools, designing solution architectures aligned with Bank standards, and supporting prototype development with a focus on engineering and security best practices. You will define reusable standards and assets to accelerate initiatives, build a knowledge base of use cases, and monitor tool adoption and performance. The role requires producing periodic reporting on adoption and impact to inform decision-making while ensuring compliance with data governance and security rules. The ideal candidate is a skilled, proactive, and collaborative engineer with a Master’s degree and at least five years of progressive experience in full-stack development, including two years with Generative AI/LLM solutions. Proficiency in Spanish and English is mandatory, with French and Portuguese preferred. This is a full-time international consultant position, initially for 12 months, located on-site with occasional teleworking flexibility.

Manager's Office Administrative Support Consultant

Inter-American Development Bank · 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

The Inter-American Development Bank seeks a detail-oriented Administrative Consultant to support the Manager's Office within the Infrastructure and Energy Sector. The role focuses on ensuring operational efficiency through comprehensive administrative, financial, and logistical support. Key responsibilities include processing payments and invoices via institutional systems like SAP and Convergence, managing Complementary Workforce contracts in ServiceNow, and assisting with procurement processes. The consultant will also coordinate logistics for meetings and conferences, maintain tracking lists for contracts and payments, and support vendor registration. The ideal candidate is organized, proficient in Microsoft Office and Acrobat, and possesses strong knowledge of banking applications. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least two years of professional experience. Fluency in both English and Spanish is mandatory. The role is based on-site with occasional teleworking flexibility, offering an 18-month contract extendable to 48 months, along with competitive benefits including health insurance and relocation assistance.

Research Assistant Consultant

Inter-American Development Bank · 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

The Inter-American Development Bank seeks a Research Assistant Consultant to join the Poverty Group within the Social Sector. The role focuses on designing and implementing high-quality analytical work centered on poverty, inequality, and social inclusion in Latin America and the Caribbean. The consultant will engage in applied research, data analysis, and knowledge production, supporting the generation of rigorous, policy-relevant evidence to inform the Bank’s strategies. Key responsibilities include assisting in the preparation of research papers and policy reports, conducting econometric and statistical analyses using Stata (with R or Python as a plus), and analyzing economic trends. The candidate will identify, compile, clean, and manage large-scale datasets, including administrative records, while conducting literature reviews and synthesizing evidence. The position also involves supporting impact evaluations, field experiments, and the adoption of innovative analytical approaches, such as AI-assisted coding tools. This role is ideal for candidates interested in development economics and social policy, offering hands-on experience with empirical methods and large-scale data to address real-world policy challenges aimed at reducing poverty and promoting inclusive growth.

Corporate Procurement Senior Associate / Specialist

Inter-American Development Bank · 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

The Inter-American Development Bank seeks a Corporate Procurement Senior Associate or Specialist to join the Corporate Procurement Group within the Budget and Administrative Services Department. This role delivers procurement and contracting services to IDB Invest, ensuring timely execution, sound process management, and compliance with institutional policies. Key responsibilities include managing procurement processes for goods and services, such as solicitations, evaluations, negotiations, and contract administration for standard to moderately complex cases. The incumbent partners with internal clients to define needs, advise on procurement strategies, and support follow-through across the procurement cycle. The position requires preparing and reviewing procurement documents, conducting supplier and commercial analyses, and monitoring contract administration to ensure service continuity. Additionally, the role contributes to workload planning, process improvements, and procurement data quality reporting. The ideal candidate is motivated, detail-oriented, and client-focused, with strong analytical judgment and commercial negotiation skills. Proficiency in English and Spanish is mandatory, with French or Portuguese preferred. The candidate must be a citizen of an IDB member country and have no close relatives working within the IDB Group. This is an international staff contract for 36 months, renewable, based on-site with occasional teleworking flexibility.

VHR Resource Planning and Administration Lead Specialist or Senior Specialist

Inter-American Development Bank · 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

The Inter-American Development Bank seeks an experienced Resource Planning and Administration Lead/Senior Specialist to report directly to the Vice President of Human Resources and Digital Transformation. This role is critical for overseeing resource planning, performance management, portfolio execution, and operational effectiveness across the Vice Presidency. The incumbent will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, ensuring the effective deployment of financial, human, and operational resources to advance institutional priorities. Key responsibilities include leading the planning, allocation, and monitoring of resources; developing management dashboards and performance indicators; and coordinating the implementation of priority initiatives. The specialist will conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to support decision-making, promote data-driven strategies, and lead cross-functional projects to improve operational excellence. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional analytical capabilities, sound judgment, and strong execution skills, with a proven ability to coordinate complex initiatives among multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. The role requires a master’s degree and at least six years of relevant experience in HR, budget, accounting, or administration, along with proficiency in English and preferably Spanish.

Mining Group Consultant

Inter-American Development Bank · 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

The Inter-American Development Bank seeks a Mining Group Consultant to provide technical and financial assistance to the mining sector in Latin America and the Caribbean. Reporting to the Energy Division within the Infrastructure Department, the consultant will deepen dialogue with stakeholders including government, private sector, and multilateral organizations to optimize social, environmental, and economic performance. Key responsibilities include supporting institutional strengthening, territorial development, and innovation in critical minerals; structuring and managing mining value chain projects; and assessing project viability and impacts. The role involves assisting executing agencies with fiduciary requirements, preparing progress monitoring reports, and contributing to knowledge products such as strategic studies and publications. The ideal candidate possesses a Master’s degree in a relevant field and at least five years of professional experience in the mining sector, with a preference for expertise in critical minerals, government reform, and public policy. Proficiency in English and Spanish is mandatory, and the candidate must be a citizen of an IDB member country. This is an 18-month renewable international consultant contract based on-site.

Financial Sector Senior Specialist

Inter-American Development Bank · 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

The Inter-American Development Bank seeks a Financial Sector Senior Specialist to design and implement innovative financial and capital markets solutions for Latin America and the Caribbean. The role involves developing blended finance models, sovereign guarantees, and complex debt instruments to mobilize private investment and strengthen public-sector financial institutions. The specialist will lead technical policy dialogue with government authorities, manage high-level relationships with institutional investors and commercial banks, and collaborate cross-functionally with IDB divisions. Candidates must possess advanced financial modeling skills, expertise in structuring syndications and securitizations in emerging markets, and a proven track record of closing complex transactions. The position requires proficiency in Spanish and English, with French and Portuguese as assets. The incumbent will work on-site with occasional teleworking flexibility under a 36-month renewable international staff contract.

Operations Social Consultant

Inter-American Development Bank · 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

The Inter-American Development Bank seeks an Operations Social Consultant to provide technical support for the Environmental and Social Solutions Division, focusing on the Caribbean region. The role involves supervising public sector operations in countries such as Guyana, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Barbados, and the Bahamas. Key responsibilities include conducting supervision missions, preparing Environmental and Social Review Summaries (ESRS), reviewing terms of reference for environmental and social assessments, and updating project risk ratings. The consultant will perform due diligence on issues like resettlement, gender-based violence, and stakeholder engagement, while providing training on the Bank’s Environmental and Social Policy Framework. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in anthropology, sociology, or international development and possesses at least five years of progressive experience in social impact assessments and multilateral bank policies. Proficiency in English and one other official Bank language is required. This is a full-time international consultant position based in Washington, D.C., with visa and relocation support.

Solid Waste and Circular Economy Consultant

Inter-American Development Bank · 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

The Inter-American Development Bank seeks a Solid Waste and Circular Economy Consultant to support its agenda in Latin America and the Caribbean. Reporting to the Senior Specialist of the Water and Sanitation Division within the Infrastructure and Energy department, the consultant will coordinate the design and execution of technical cooperation and loan operations related to solid waste management. Key responsibilities include advising on information gathering, document drafting, procurement processes, and knowledge dissemination. The role involves preparing Terms of Reference for other consultants, managing institutional strengthening tools, and facilitating dialogue with IDB Group entities. The ideal candidate possesses a Master’s degree in engineering, economics, or related fields, along with at least ten years of professional experience in the solid waste and circular economy sector, specifically in project design, construction, and implementation. Proficiency in English and Spanish is mandatory. The position is an international consultant contract for 18 months, renewable up to 48 months, based on-site with occasional teleworking flexibility. Candidates must be citizens of IDB member countries and meet specific family employment restrictions.

HRBP Lead Specialist - Head of Human Resources Business Partner Corporate

Inter-American Development Bank · 🇺🇸 New York, United States