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About this position

We are looking for a motivated, analytical, and tech-savvy Consultant. You will support the design and implementation of IDB Invest’s operations, ensuring that the financed projects and other activities are sustainable, comply with IDB Invest’s policies, and align with internationally recognized best practices regarding corporate governance.

You will work with the corporate governance (CG) team in the Environmental, Social & Governance (SEG) Division, part of the Risk Management Department (RSM) of IDB Invest. The CG team works with investment officers and clients to define the steps necessary to improve corporate governance, addressing compliance gaps vis-à-vis international best practices, identifying opportunities to proactively add value, and contributing to long-term development impact and sustainability. The CG team focuses specifically on CG risks and opportunities, working with companies, Boards of Directors, and senior management, as well as engaging in market activities with the overall objective of improving governance and thereby enhancing sustainability.

The CG team is responsible for reviewing and appraising proposed IDB Invest operations for compliance with IDB Invest’s CG Guidelines, as well as deploying technical assistance and developing new CG procedures, tools, and products as needed. CG Officers formulate recommendations and requirements for client action and incorporate these into applicable internal and client-related documentation to facilitate financing; monitor the CG performance of operations in the IDB Invest portfolio; and work to mobilize technical support for clients to improve the governance outcomes of operations. CG Officers work closely and coordinate with other organizational units of IDB Invest and the IDB, as needed, to accomplish these functions.

What you’ll do

• Support CG Officers in operational work, including the preparation, organization, and follow-up of corporate governance-related inputs for investment teams, internal reviews, and portfolio activities.
• Contribute to the preparation of CG-related documentation, such as background notes, summaries, trackers, presentations, and internal reports, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with IDB Invest’s CG Guidelines and internal standards.
• Assist in the coordination and implementation of institutional CG initiatives, including training programs, market engagement activities, partnerships with external organizations, and donor-funded or knowledge initiatives.
• Support the organization of CG capacity-building activities, such as internal trainings, workshops, webinars, and external events, including agenda preparation, logistics, materials, and post-event follow-up.
• Help maintain and update CG tools, databases, dashboards, and trackers, contributing to improved internal coordination, monitoring of activities, and data-driven reporting.
• Provide analytical and research support on corporate governance topics, including gathering information on good practices, market trends, and comparative approaches, under the guidance of CG Officers.
• Support advisory and technical assistance activities by assisting with consultant coordination, document drafting, review of deliverables, and administrative follow-up.
• Contribute to internal coordination within IDB Invest, working with colleagues across teams to support CG-related processes, information flows, and institutional priorities.

What you'll need

• Education: Bachelor’s degree degree in Law, Business Administration, Economics, International Relations, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.
• Experience: At least 2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Languages: Proficiency in English and one of the other Bank official languages (Spanish, French or Portuguese) is required

Requirements

• Citizenship: Must be eligible to work in any of the listed job location(s) without the need for sponsorship. (Costa Rica, Mexico, Panama, Colombia or Brasil)
• 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

National consultant Full-Time, 36 months.

What we offer

The IDB Group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee’s life. For a National Consultant, these benefits include:

• A competitive compensation package;
• Leave 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;
• 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 well-being: Access to our Health Services Center that provides preventive care and health education for employees.

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