Education Consultant for the Haiti Education Portfolio

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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 an a proactive, energetic and analytical consultant to join the Haiti Education Portfolio. As an education consultant, your main task will be to coordinate day to day activities of the Education Portfolio in Haiti and the School Feeding Regional Team. Under the supervision of the Education Team lead, you will work as part of the SCL/EDU team which is part of the Social Sector department. The team is responsible for supporting the development of the Education portfolio in Haiti.  

​The selected consultant will have demonstrated the ability to (i) proactively lead technical and operational discussions; (ii) engage in strategic dialogue with government counterparts; (iii) understand the particular context of operating in Haiti. ​ 

What you’ll do

Preparation: Support Team Leaders in preparing technical cooperations and operations, contributing to document drafting, coordinating with extended team members, and joining relevant meetings.

Rugulation: Assist in guiding Haiti’s education portfolio—HA-L1102, HA-J0006, HA-G1055, HA-G1059, HA-J0009, and HA-G1061—by coordinating with executing units, supporting result matrix monitoring, and collaborating with the extended team.

Analytical Work: Provide inputs for knowledge products (e.g., blogs, briefs) and share regular analysis on program implementation with Team Leaders.

Technical Work: Offer technical support in key areas including: (i) school feeding, (ii) quality assurance systems, (iii) EMIS, (iv) curriculum reform, (v) learning assessments, and (vi) climate resilience in education. Support MENFP in building capacity and stay informed on relevant developments, particularly those impacting Haiti.

Reporting: Prepare semiannual reports for donors (e.g., GPE, EAA), submitting drafts to Team Leaders a week before deadlines. Support initial inputs for Haiti Progress Reports to the IDB Board.

Teamwork: Collaborate with Education Division and Haiti Country Office teams. Participate in meetings and mentor junior staff as needed.

What you'll need

• Education: ​Master's Degree or Equivalent in Management, Project management, Education, Social Sciences, or similar or equivalent​  

• Experience: ​ At least 5 years of experience in the international education sector, of which preferably 3 in Haiti​  

• Languages: Fluent in French and English. Haitian Creole a value added 

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​ 

• Tentative Starting date: August 1, 2025 

• Location: Headquarters, Washington DC. 

What we offer

The IDB Group offers a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support employees at every stage of life, including:

• Competitive compensation

• Leave: 2 days per month of contract + gender-neutral parental leave

• Health insurance allowance

• Monthly savings plan (based on contract length)

• Relocation and visa support (when applicable)

• Hybrid and flexible work schedules

• Professional development: seminars, 1:1 counseling, and more

• Health & wellbeing: on-site preventive care and education

• Additional perks: lactation room, daycare, gym, bike racks, parking, and more

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.

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