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 Social protection and Health Division (SCL/SPH), part of Social Sector (SCL), is looking for a dynamic, energetic, and detailed oriented individual to work with the Division's operational and administrative processes and activities. 
The Social Sector (SCL) is a multidisciplinary team convinced that investing in people is the way to improve lives and overcome the development challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean. Jointly with the countries in the region, the Social Sector formulates public policy solutions to reduce poverty and improve the delivery of education, work, social protection, and health services. The objective is to advance a more productive region, with equal opportunities for men and women, and greater inclusion of the most vulnerable groups. 
The Social Protection and Health Division (SPH) is tasked with the preparation and supervision of IDB operations in borrowing member countries in the areas of social protection (safety nets and transfers and services for social inclusion which include early childhood development, youth programs, care services for dependency, among others), health (health capital investment strategies, health networks strengthening, health system financing, organization and performance, etc.) and nutrition. 
What you’ll do: 
 Provide comprehensive support to Team Leaders throughout the entire lifecycle of projects, including Loans, Technical Cooperations, Investment Grants, and Project Completion Reports (PCRs), ensuring adherence to Bank procedures and guidelines. Actively monitor the work program, regularly updating milestones, and overseeing the execution process of Technical Cooperations (TCs) to ensure timely completion. Collaborate with teams to develop operational documents in compliance with Bank policies, utilizing Bank templates, tools, and other resources to maintain consistency and quality. Conduct thorough editing, proofreading, and quality control checks on operational and knowledge documents produced by Division teams to uphold the highest standards of accuracy. Efficiently manage time and schedules for team members, prioritizing tasks based on current and future needs, proactively anticipating changes, and effectively communicating relevant information. Utilize modern office management technologies to meticulously track assigned tasks, project steps, and timetables, facilitating seamless coordination with relevant staff and providing timely assistance and information on project-related matters. Ensure accurate publication and filing of official operational and administrative documents in the Bank's repository, maintaining organized and easily accessible records.  Act as a liaison between project team members and contract officers, facilitating communication, requests for additional information, payments, and timely resolution of administrative issues to ensure smooth contract execution and proper archiving of deliverables. Proactively follow up on pending actions and independently address routine information requests, expediting processes as necessary to maintain project momentum and efficiency. Serve as a reliable backup to other Project Assistants, stepping in seamlessly to provide support and continuity in their absence.   What you'll need:  Education: Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience: 2 years of relevant professional experience in Bank Operation processing. Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.  Key skills:   Knowledge and experience implementing the Bank’s project cycle and procedures. Technology and systems knowledge – Demonstrate advanced knowledge and experience working with Microsoft office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).  Project and task management - highly organized with good project management practice, problem-solving, analytical skills and ability to work competently with minimal supervision. Demonstrate attention to detail and quality. Has ability to manage multiple tasks and complete tasks within agreed schedule. Ability to thrive and function effectively in a dynamic environment under tight deadlines, while working on multiple projects. Drive for Results - Able to take personal ownership and accountability to meet deadlines and achieve agreed-upon results and has the personal organization to do so. Teamwork (Collaboration) and Inclusion - Collaborate with other team members and contributes productively to the team’s work and output, demonstrating respect for different points of view. Versatility and adaptability - Demonstrate flexibility and is receptive to the implementation of new solutions. Is willing to stretch own capability. Demonstrate motivation to avail and adapt oneself to effecting change. Previous experience working with IDB tools/systems such as: Convergence, SisCor365, EzShare, Concur, SNOW is desirable but not required  Requirements:  Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries. 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:  Type of contract: International Consultant Full-Time. Length of contract: 12 months. Work Location: On site.  Our culture     📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐  
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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. Follow us: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inter-american-development-bank/ https://www.facebook.com/IADB.org  






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