Operations Consultant

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 looking for a proactive, analytical, and detailed-oriented Operations Consultant. As an Operations Consultant, you will support the design, execution, monitoring and closure of IDBG operations in Jamaica, working closely with Sector and Fiduciary Specialists to ensure an effective project cycle aligned with the IDB Strategy policies, and the country's development priorities.

You will work in the Country Office Jamaica as part of the Operations Unit. This team is responsible for promoting and developing Bank country strategies and programming, as well as knowledge and capacity-building initiatives that contribute to the country dialogue in the region. The department also supports the processing, negotiation and administration of regional and country-specific projects and programs, leads and maintains the Bank's relationships with member countries, and promotes and coordinates the use of funds administered by the Bank or under parallel financing agreements.

What you’ll do

• Effectively support loan and technical operations using the IDB tools and policies to ensure alignment with the Country Strategy
• Analyze and present evidence of sectoral impact resulting from IDBG-financed operations, leveraging institutional knowledge and data
• Contribute to the drafting of project profiles and operational plans for technical cooperation initiatives
• Coordinate project start-up workshops with a results-oriented approach and recommend training activities to strengthen Executing Units' use of IDB tools
• Apply predictive monitoring techniques to track activities, processes, and procurements, identifying risks to operational goals and alerting the Team Leader and Chief of Operations
• Support the preparation and ensure timely data collection for Project Completion Reports, and organize and facilitate project closure workshops
• Obtain and maintain relevant IDB certifications to ensure effective participation in the operational cycle and facilitate workshops and capacity evaluations for Executing units
• Liaise with internal units to ensure timely support and reduce procedural bottlenecks, review terms of reference, procurement documents, and contracts to ensure compliance with Bank policies
• Conduct periodic evaluations and follow up on recommendations issued by the Office of Evaluation and Oversight (OVE)
• Support coordination among IDB teams, executing agencies, and operational stakeholders.

What you'll need

Education: Masters Degree in Economics, Management Studies, Finance, Business Administration or other fields relevant to the esponsibilities of the role.

Experience: At least 5 years of progressive experience in Project Management, Business Analytics or any related field.

Languages: Proficiency in English.

Requirements

Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries. Must be eligible to work in Jamaica without the need for sponsorship.

Consanguinity:You have no family members (up to 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, 12 months (up to 48 months, subject to eligibility).

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 package
• Leave and Vacation: 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
• On-site positio with the occasional flexibility of teleworking
• Development support : We offer learning opportunities to boost your professional profile such as seminars, foreign language exposure, 1:1 professional counseling and much more
• Health and Well-being : Access to the Health Services Center that provides preventitive care and health education for employees

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 accommodations@iadb.org.