IDB: Development Effectiveness Consultant – Washington

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 proactive, results-oriented consultant with strong data analytics skills to join the front office of the Institutions for Development Sector (IFD) at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). IFD works to strengthen institutions and policies that promote effective public sector management and private sector development, ultimately aiming to improve lives across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC).

As part of the IFD front office team, you will contribute to strategic decision-making by producing analyses focused on development effectiveness and supporting project teams throughout the loan operations lifecycle, particularly on matters related to evaluation and impact.

IFD designs, executes, supervises, and evaluates operations in key areas such as governance, public sector reform, fiscal management, citizen service delivery, financial markets, innovation, and digital transformation. In this role, you will support the Front Office team and contribute to the effective coordination and delivery of work across Division Chiefs and Operational Staff within the Sector Department.

What you’ll do

Analyze sector knowledge and quantitative data to support the design, implementation, and operation of IFD initiatives to inform operational and strategic decision-making related to development effectiveness.
Review and provide input on development effectiveness documents such as Project Proposals, Development Effectiveness Matrices (DEM), Project Monitoring Reports (PMR), Mid-term Evaluations, and Project Completion Reports (PCR).
Advise project teams on development effectiveness, monitoring and evaluation, and risk management issues, and support the follow-up of related actions to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and effective project execution and closure.
Systematize lessons learned by analyzing quantitative and qualitative data to identify best practices and inform strategic decision-making across IFD sectors (e.g., state capacity, fiscal management, capital markets, citizen security).
Support the development of operational tools and guidance materials (e.g., monitoring guides, checklists, templates), contribute to training and document review processes, and assist in the systematization of information to enhance implementation effectiveness and portfolio management.
Support the management of the Technical Cooperation (TC) portfolio, including data analysis, performance monitoring (e.g., results, alerts, execution, closure), and preparation of reports for internal and external stakeholders. Assist in knowledge generation and dissemination activities related to the TC program.
Analyze large datasets and develop automated reporting tools to support recurring analyses and generate timely, actionable insights. This includes organizing and
maintaining databases, streamlining reporting processes, and applying data analytics to inform strategic and operational decisions.
Provide additional support as needed.

What you’ll need

Education: Master’s degree (or equivalent advanced degree) in Economics, Public Management, International Affairs, Public Policy, Public Administration, Development, or other fields relevant to the role’s responsibilities.
Experience: At least 5 years of progressive experience in program evaluation, results-based management, and/or development effectiveness frameworks. At least 3 years conducting quantitative analysis for decision making. Knowledge of literature on public policy with particular emphasis on institutional capacity, public sector management, fiscal policy, citizen security, and capital markets. Strong writing skills, with experience in developing analytical reports.
Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.

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.
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 culture

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].

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements