Project Assistant 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 dynamic and innovative Project Assistant Consultant who will help us change people’s lives in Latin America and the Caribbean by supporting the Institutional Capacity of the State Division (ICS) team in the preparation, processing, and execution of Bank operations (including loans, technical cooperation, ESWs, knowledge products, among others).

The position sits within the Institutional Capacity of the State Division, which strengthens public sector effectiveness improving regulatory frameworks, digital transformation, service delivery, and the strategic use of public resources while promoting transparency and accountability.The mission of ICS is to strengthen institutional capacity to improve public sector management, increase transparency and integrity, and apply innovative digital solutions. Currently the ICS portfolio comprises about 50 loans and around 130 technical assistance grants in execution.

What you’ll do

• Support the processing of Loan Operations, Technical Cooperations (TCs), and other operational products throughout their lifecycle.
• Draft, review, proofread, and process operational documents and required annexes, ensuring quality and compliance with Bank policies and procedures.
• Prepare and support the development of key project documentation, including Development Effectiveness Questionnaires, Results Matrices, Risk Matrices, Environmental and Social Strategies (ESS), and safeguard documentation.
• Coordinate and monitor operational calendars and milestones to ensure timely preparation, approval, execution, and closing of operations.
• Maintain and update operational, mission, and project information within the Bank's systems.
• Support project teams during missions and provide operational assistance throughout project preparation.
• Monitor the implementation and execution of Technical Cooperations, including lifecycle milestones and fund expiration.
• Process, monitor, and support the execution of other operational products, including Project Completion Reports (PCRs), Economic and Sector Work (ESW), and Country Infrastructure Programs (CIP).
• Publish approved operational documents on the Bank's external website in accordance with established policies.
• Provide operational coordination and follow-up to ensure compliance with institutional requirements and Project timelines.

What you'll need

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, international relations, social sciences, management, or related fields.
• Experience: 2 years of relevant experience in the following areas: project preparation, project execution, management reporting. Knowledge of Bank’s operational activities is desirable.
• Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.

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 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 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.
• Leaves 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.
• We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies.
• On-site position with the occasional flexibility of teleworking.
• 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.
• Other office amenities (as available): Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, spouse career support, and others.

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.