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We are looking for a dynamic and innovative professional with strong technical skills to lead a team of professionals dedicated to strengthen core government institutions, their capabilities and systems and design funding solutions that mobilize private investments and ensure inclusive and sustainable development in Latin America and the Caribbean.
ABOUT THE IDB:
At the Inter-American Development Bank, we are devoted to improving lives. Since 1959, we have been a leading source of long-term financing for economic, social, and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. We do more than lending though. We partner with our 48-member countries to provide Latin America and the Caribbean with groundbreaking research about relevant development issues, policy advice to inform their decisions, and technical assistance to improve on the planning and execution of projects. For this, we need people who not only have the right skills, but also are passionate about improving lives.
OUR CULTURE:
Our people are committed and passionate about improving lives in Latin America and the Caribbean, and they get to do what they love in a diverse, collaborative, and multicultural work environment. We are the first Latin American and Caribbean development institution to be awarded the EDGE certification, recognizing our strong dedication to gender equality. We encourage women, afro-descendants, Indigenous peoples, the LGBTQ+ Community, and persons with disabilities 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 [email protected] to request a reasonable accommodation to complete this application.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
This is a strategic managerial position to lead, steer and shape Bank support to regional member countries position to address critical challenges for shared development and rebuilding trust in the related institutions. You will:
- Provide strategic leadership to guide the Bank’s agenda and advise senior management in relevant policies, strategies, guidelines and initiatives for the Bank and regional member countries in the areas of responsibility of the Division in finance and connectivity.
- Remain abreast of cutting-edge knowledge in the discipline, including the latest innovations and insights, evolving international standards (such as BIS), and long-term foresight about structural trends in the region, as well as generate and oversee policy-relevant research and knowledge products in the areas of competence of the Division.
- Conduct high-level policy dialogue with government authorities and handle the timely provision of high-quality analytical and advisory services to client countries.
- Supervise the identification, preparation and delivery of high-quality, tailor-made loan operations and technical assistance grants;
- Ensure the alignment with country strategies and lead the dialogue with country representatives on the scope of Bank support in the areas of responsibility of the Division.
- Propose and supervise the strategic directions of the Division, manage the Division’s core management team, ensure quality control of its operations, and provide direct and indirect line management to its staff.
- Lead and manage a highly skilled interdisciplinary and multi-cultural team of professionals, located in both headquarters and country offices within the region; lead, coach, establish goals and expectations, handle performance, provide feedback and plan recruitments to optimize staff performance; and promote information sharing within the Division, contributing to coherence, consistency and collaboration between staff in headquarters and field offices;
- Foster internal and external coordination, maintaining a continuous dialogue with other sector divisions of the Bank, and strengthening strategic partnerships with other international and regional organizations.
- Represent the Bank in relevant regional and international initiatives, public forums, conferences and seminars as speaker, panelist, and participant
QUALIFICATIONS
- 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 Group.
- Education: You hold a Master’s degree or Ph.D (preferred) in Economics, Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Economy, Political Science, Development Economics, Finance or other relevant fields.
- Experience: You have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with a track record of handling high-performance teams. Experience working with a wide range of aid instruments (policy-based lending, investment loans and technical assistance grants). Demonstrated in-depth technical knowledge in one or more areas under the purview of the Division and exposure to Latin America and the Caribbean’s governance challenges. Demonstrated ability for execution and lateral thinking and foresight planning and thrust for remaining abreast of cutting-edge knowledge and promising innovations.
- Languages: You are proficient (oral and written) in English and Spanish. Solid understanding of an additional official IDB Group language (Portuguese and French) is a plus.
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ABOUT THIS POSITION:
- Business Unit: The Institutions for Development Sector (IFD) of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is tasked with strengthening institutions and policies to foster public sector management and private sector development to improve the lives of people across the Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region. IFD conceptualizes, prepares, executes, supervises, and evaluates operations in the areas of governance and public sector strengthening and reform, including fiscal management and service delivery to citizens; financial markets; technology, competitiveness and innovation; and digital transformation.
- IFD is currently looking for a Division Chief for its Connectivity, Markets and Finance Division (CMF) based in Washington, D.C.
- The team: The mandate of the Connectivity, Markets and Finance Division is to strengthen core government institutions, their capabilities and systems to design funding solutions that mobilize private investments and ensure inclusive and sustainable development through green finance, strengthening of Development Banks, fostering fintech development in the region, helping improve access to formal financial systems to all segments of the economy including women-owned businesses, rural populations and micro, small and medium enterprises, supporting the strengthening of regulatory frameworks and financial supervision and implementing connectivity and digital infrastructure across Latin America.
- Location: Headquarters, Washington D.C. The IDB reserves the right to reassign the staff member to a different location based on business needs. Frequent travel is required for this position.
WHAT WE OFFER
Contract type and duration: International staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement.
Compensation: competitive
Vacations: 24 days + 8 personal days
Health insurance: Bank subsidizes employee premium
Pension plan
Visa: we sponsor a visa to work in the USA for the employee and the family
Relocation grant if applicable
Are you passionate about improving lives in LAC and you comply with the requirements and qualifications? Apply! Our Talent Acquisition Team reviews every application.
FOLLOW US:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/inter-american-development-bank/
https://www.facebook.com/IADB.org
QUALIFICATIONS
- 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 Group.
- Education: You hold a Master’s degree or Ph.D (preferred) in Economics, Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Economy, Political Science, Development Economics, Finance or other relevant fields.
- Experience: You have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with a track record of handling high-performance teams. Experience working with a wide range of aid instruments (policy-based lending, investment loans and technical assistance grants). Demonstrated in-depth technical knowledge in one or more areas under the purview of the Division and exposure to Latin America and the Caribbean’s governance challenges. Demonstrated ability for execution and lateral thinking and foresight planning and thrust for remaining abreast of cutting-edge knowledge and promising innovations.
- Languages: You are proficient (oral and written) in English and Spanish. Solid understanding of an additional official IDB Group language (Portuguese and French) is a plus.
- Link to Technical Competencies ( please Ctrl + Click)
- Link to Core Competencies ( please Ctrl + Click)
ABOUT THIS POSITION:
- Business Unit: The Institutions for Development Sector (IFD) of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is tasked with strengthening institutions and policies to foster public sector management and private sector development to improve the lives of people across the Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region. IFD conceptualizes, prepares, executes, supervises, and evaluates operations in the areas of governance and public sector strengthening and reform, including fiscal management and service delivery to citizens; financial markets; technology, competitiveness and innovation; and digital transformation.
- IFD is currently looking for a Division Chief for its Connectivity, Markets and Finance Division (CMF) based in Washington, D.C.
- The team: The mandate of the Connectivity, Markets and Finance Division is to strengthen core government institutions, their capabilities and systems to design funding solutions that mobilize private investments and ensure inclusive and sustainable development through green finance, strengthening of Development Banks, fostering fintech development in the region, helping improve access to formal financial systems to all segments of the economy including women-owned businesses, rural populations and micro, small and medium enterprises, supporting the strengthening of regulatory frameworks and financial supervision and implementing connectivity and digital infrastructure across Latin America.
- Location: Headquarters, Washington D.C. The IDB reserves the right to reassign the staff member to a different location based on business needs. Frequent travel is required for this position.
WHAT WE OFFER
Contract type and duration: International staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement.
Compensation: competitive
Vacations: 24 days + 8 personal days
Health insurance: Bank subsidizes employee premium
Pension plan
Visa: we sponsor a visa to work in the USA for the employee and the family
Relocation grant if applicable
Are you passionate about improving lives in LAC and you comply with the requirements and qualifications? Apply! Our Talent Acquisition Team reviews every application.
FOLLOW US:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/inter-american-development-bank/
https://www.facebook.com/IADB.org
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