Inter-American Development Bank
Amazon Coordination Unit General Operations Consultant
Post of duty: Headquarters – Washington, DC, United States.

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

The Amazon Coordination Unit (ACU) is looking for an upbeat General Operations Consultant with excellent communication, inter-personal skills to support the Unit Chief in day-to-day activities and to provide support in all operational and administrative matters.

The consultant will be assigned to work with the Amazon Coordination Unit Front Office. The objective of the consultancy is to assist the ACU Unit Chief and to provide support in all operational and logistical activities that pertains to the Front Office.

You will work with the CSD/ACU department, which is part of the Amazon Coordination Unit, within the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Sector of the IDB. This team is responsible for the implementation of the Amazon Forever Program.

What You’ll Do

 Provide technical, operational and administrative support to the Unit Chief including timely follow-up and liaisons with key project and internal and external stakeholders.Collaborate in the coordination, preparation, and development of special projects and initiatives needed for the Unit.Follow-up on matters pending action and independently handles and expedites routine information requests. Support the Unit Chief in the engagement with stakeholders operating in the Amazon region.Organise and execute multisectoral coordination among different stakeholders within the Bank.Tailor communication according to the needs of diverse audiences.

Therefore mentioned activities are part of the position's main responsibilities; however, they do not exclude additional administrative activities that may be necessary for completing tasks.

What You’ll Need

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Communications, or any other related field.Experience: At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in office support related activities are required. Experience in an international/multilateral organization is a plus.Languages: Excellent command of English and Portuguese (verbal and written).

Key Skills

Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.Attention to detail. Well-developed organizational skills.Ability to work independently, with initiative and responsibility as well as to be able to work with a team spirit, excellent computer skills (MS Outlook Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and Internet Explorer).

Requirements

Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries.Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB Group.

Type Of Contract And Duration

Type of contract: Full time Consultant, CNSLength of contract: 12 monthsWork Location: On site. 

What we offer

Benefits

The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee’s life. These benefits include:

A competitive compensation packages.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.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 wellbeing: Access to our Health Services Center which provides preventive care and health education for all employees.Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, 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 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

We work to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Through financial and technical support for countries working to reduce poverty and inequality, we help improve health and education and advance infrastructure. Our aim is to achieve development in a sustainable, climate-friendly way. With a history dating back to 1959, today we are the leading source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean. We provide loans, grants, and technical assistance; and we conduct extensive research. We maintain a strong commitment to achieving measurable results and the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability.

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Additional Information

External Opening Date: Apr 19, 2024External Closing Date: Apr 26, 2024External Contact Email: hrsc@iadb.orgExternal Contact Name: HR Service Center Job Field: Technical Support
Washington, DC