Senior Research Associate- Compliance Review Phase
The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and enthusiastic 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
The Independent Consultation and Investigation Mechanism (MICI for its initials in Spanish) is the independent accountability mechanism of the Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB, IDB Invest, and IDB Lab). It started operations in September 2010, and its operation is governed by the IDB and IDB Invest MICI Policies, which are currently in effect. The MICI is a last resort alternative for addressing the concerns of groups of individuals or communities who allege that they are or might be adversely affected by IDB Group-financed operations due to institutional non-compliance with its operational policies.
MICI is intended to be an accessible, responsive, and dynamic institutional resource to address stakeholders' requests with independence, efficacy, and environmental and institutional resources that address stakeholders' requests with independence, efficacy, and efficiency. The Compliance Review Phase aims to impartially and objectively investigate allegations by Requesters that the IDB Group has failed to comply with its Environmental and Social Safeguards and has caused harm to complainants. Investigations must be approved by the Board of Directors, to which investigations and recommendations are presented.
The Compliance Review process is fact-finding in nature. It is not a judicial process designed to establish guilt or innocence, adjudicate fault, or apportion blame among the various designed to prove guilt or innocence, or adjudicate fault or apportion blame among Parties involved. The MICI mandate is only to investigate allegations of noncompliance with Safeguards in a Group’s financed operations. It does not have the mandate to investigate and examine actions of governments, public entities, local authorities, Borrowers, Clients, Executing Agencies, or other lenders, sponsors, or investors in connection with the Bank-Financed Operation.
We are looking for a highly dedicated, practical, devoted, effective, and results-oriented professional for the role of Senior Research Associate. As a Senior Associate for the Compliance Review Phase, you will have the overall objective of supporting MICI´s Specialists in day-to-day case management, as well as gathering information that will allow the identification of relevant topics to be analyzed and discussed, supporting the Mechanism Institutional Learning roleLikewise, this position will help the Compliance Review Phase identify and engage with key relevant stakeholders for MICI’s mission in Latin America and the Caribbean.
What you’ll do:
Conduct comprehensive research and analysis related to the case’s investigation processes. Including
· Assist in the preparation of investigation and other relevant documentation.
· Review, organize, and synthesize researched information, documenting analyses and findings as needed.
· Contribute to the development and implementation of MICI’s institutional learning strategy.
· Facilitate knowledge sharing and learning across the organization.
· Assist in preparing learning materials and conducting training sessions as needed.
· Support the Compliance Review Phase by conducting research, preparing reports, and providing analytical input.
· Engage with relevant stakeholders to gather information and ensure their perspectives are considered in the Compliance Review Phase.
· Assist in developing and implementing strategies to enhance stakeholder engagement in the Compliance Review Phase.
· Any other related activities deemed necessary by the Director.
What you'll need
· Education: An advanced degree in social sciences, master’s degree in law, social or environmental impact assessment, public policy, or related fields.
· Experience Demonstrated three years of work experience in research and the application of environmental and social safeguards and standards, as well as in the field of sustainable development, with particular focus on the LAC Region.
· Languages: Full command of Spanish and English is required; knowledge of French and/or Portuguese is desirable. Strong oral and writing skills are a must in both languages.
o Learn continuously.
o Collaborate and share knowledge.
o Focus on clients.
o Communicate and influence.
o Innovate and try new things.
Requirements
· 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 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
· International staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement.
The IDB Group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee’s life. These benefits include:
· A competitive compensation package, including an annual base salary expressed on a net-of-tax basis.
· Leaves and vacations: 24 days of paid time off + 8 personal days + sick leave + gender- neutral parental leave.
· Health Insurance: IDB Group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust medical benefits program that covers medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs.
· Pension plan: defined benefit pension plan that provides financial security and support employees in planning for their future.
· We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies.
· Hybrid and flexible work schedules.
· Health and well-being: Access to our Health Services Center that provides preventive care and health education for employees.
· Development support: We offer tools to boost your professional profile, such as mentoring, 1:1 professional counseling, training and learning opportunities, language classes, mobility options, among others.
· Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, Spouse Career Program, 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 a 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
The Inter-American Development Bank is devoted to improving lives. Established in 1959, the IDB is a leading source of long-term financing for economic, social, and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The IDB also conducts cutting-edge research and provides policy advice, technical assistance, and training to public and private sector clients throughout the region.
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