Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Inter-American Development Bank
Job overview
The Operations Senior Specialist at Inter-American Development Bank manages regional integration projects to enhance connectivity, competitiveness, and sustainable growth in South America, contributing to strategic development goals.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves advancing the South Connection Initiative, managing project operations, coordinating regional integration efforts, analyzing project progress, supporting contracting and financial tools development, engaging stakeholders, and organizing high-level events.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a competitive net-of-tax salary, 24 days paid leave plus personal and sick days, gender-neutral parental leave, comprehensive health insurance, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation and visa assistance, hybrid work schedules, health services, professional development support, and additional perks like daycare, gym, and spouse career programs.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a master's degree in a relevant field, at least five years of progressive experience in multinational environments, proficiency in English and Spanish, and preferably Portuguese; familiarity with the Bank's procedures is advantageous.
Career development
The Bank provides professional growth through mentoring, counseling, training, language classes, and mobility options to enhance career development.
Work environment and culture
The IDB fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and agile environment valuing diversity, innovation, fairness, and accessibility, encouraging employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
Company information
The Inter-American Development Bank is a multilateral development bank focused on improving lives in Latin America and the Caribbean through diverse projects in connectivity, competitiveness, and sustainable growth.
Team overview
The specialist will work within the Southern Cone Country Department, coordinating closely with the Andean and Caribbean Country Departments, reporting to the South Connection Coordinator.
Unique job features
The role uniquely involves high-level regional integration initiatives, collaboration with multilateral development banks, and engagement in international forums such as the G20 and OECD.
Company overview
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is a leading source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean, providing loans, grants, and technical assistance to support economic and social development projects. Established in 1959, the IDB aims to reduce poverty and inequality, improve health and education, and promote sustainable growth. The bank makes money through interest on loans and returns on investments. Key historical milestones include its role in regional integration and its focus on climate change and digital transformation initiatives.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your program and portfolio management skills, emphasizing experience working with multilateral development banks and your ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams.
Focus on showcasing your strategic management capabilities, operational project management expertise, and stakeholder engagement skills, particularly in regional integration and development initiatives.
Apply through multiple platforms including the Inter-American Development Bank’s official corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with professionals in the Southern Cone Country Department and related regional integration teams at IDB on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on recent IDB regional projects or asking about their experience with the South Connection Initiative.
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