New Institutional Strategy and Climate Change Consultant

The Strategy and Development Department (DSP), with its division, the Advisory Services Division (ADV) is responsible for leading IDB Invest efforts to create, implement and sustain its strategic vision and achieve development impact and additionality. DSP delivers on Development Effectiveness, Strategic Planning and Knowledge, Social Environmental and Governance, Advisory Services, and Corporate Affairs.

The primary objective of this consultancy is to assist the Director of Climate Change Advisory to develop the climate change multisector document, part of the recently approved Institutional Strategy as well as support any other institutional documents such as Action plans and Thematic Framework Documents, engaging with different areas of IDB Invest, collecting inputs and ensuring the final products reflects a private sector perspective.

What you’ll do: 

The Consultant will support the climate change team, by carrying out tasks including:

• Perform background research, gather, and analyze information to be used in the development of strategic documents and action plans.
• Collaborate with advisory and investment officers in the integration of the relevant lessons learned into the final strategic documents.
• Analyze and review consultancy reports and other documents related to the strategic documents.
• Compile and analyze information, and prepare reports and presentations as needed to present to Senior Management
• Prepare presentation and briefings of the strategic documents to be shared with external stakeholders such as donors or civil society, as needed.
• Any other tasks that the climate team may require as related to the relationship with different stakeholders across the IDB Group and does not represent a departure from these TOR.

What you’ll need:

Education:

• Master’s degree in environmental science, economics, engineering, public policy, or related areas.

Experience: 

• At least 5+ years of relevant professional experience in private sector, climate change experience working with private sector actors and development organizations.  Understanding the Paris Alignment context and implications for Latin America and the Caribbean shall be highly valued. Track record in either one or both private sector firms and in development focused institutions will be highly valued. An understanding of the operational work of multilateral institutions as well as an understanding of the operational frameworks of multilateral institutions will be a plus.

Language:

• Oral and written native-like proficiency in English and Spanish, additional knowledge of Portuguese is a plus.

Source:  https://iadbcareers.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/new-institutional-strategy-and-climate-change-consultant-6004