Consulting for the mainstreaming of Diversity in Operations – IDB jobs

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Post of duty: Washington, DC – USA

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 the team

You will work in the Gender and Diversity Division (GDI), which is part of the Social Sector (SCL). The team’s mission is to promote: (a) gender equality and empowerment, (b) development with identity of indigenous peoples, and (c) the inclusion of African descendants, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. It supports Bank operations, provides policy and strategic guidance, and carries out technical assistance and training.

What you’ll do:

Contribute to the design and support of loans and technical cooperation projects within the division, focusing on strengthening components related to gender and diversity.
Assist in the design and support of loans and technical cooperation across the region, aiming to enhance the gender and diversity aspects of these projects.
Specific actions include: (i) identifying opportunities for mainstreaming activities in line with strategic alignment regulations (gaps, activities, and indicators); (ii) engaging in client dialogue; (iii) processing and analyzing statistical data to identify gaps; (iv) contributing to the development of gender and diversity annexes for operations.
Provide technical follow-up on the implementation of gender and diversity actions, particularly in technical cooperation and other prioritized operations.
Specific actions include: (i) supporting the coordination of PEC consultancies and firms; (ii) reviewing reports; (iii) monitoring activities and products.
Assist in developing analytical and communication products related to gender and diversity issues, including sectoral framework documents. These products may include blogs, pedagogical capsules, dashboards, technical notes, and more.
Collaborate on other Bank initiatives aimed at promoting gender equality and advancing the diversity agenda.
Support the preparation of TCs’ annual reports by collecting information on the execution of activities, key indicators, lessons learned, and financial progress.
Work with databases and perform data analysis.
Participate in G&D research projects and initiatives.
Assist in the development of knowledge and dissemination products.
Support the coordination, design and implementation of events.

What you’ll need

Education: Master’s degree in economics, Public Policy, International Development or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.
Experience: At least 5 years of progressive experience working on social development. Of those, at least 3 years of experience working on gender issues and/or one of the four diverse population groups prioritized by the IDB (LGBTQ+, Afrodescendants, Persons with Disabilities and Indigenous People). Experience working on multilateral organizations preferred.
Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.

Opportunity Summary:

Type of contract and modality: Full-Time Consultant
Contract Length: 12 months
Location: HQ

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 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 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.

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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