Telecom and Connectivity Lead Specialist

Location

Post of duty: Brasilia, Brazil.

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 proactive and results-oriented Telecommunications and Connectivity Lead Specialist at the Brazil Country Office to contribute to and collaborate in the division’s efforts in the origination, design and execution of digital infrastructure and connectivity programs.

The Connectivity, Markets and Finance Division (CMF) strengthens public-sector financial institutions and capital markets to mobilize resources and catalyze private investment. We emphasize innovative financial structures and solutions that advance inclusive, sustainable development across Latin America and the Caribbean.

What you’ll do

• Lead or participate in the origination and design of sovereign-guaranteed loans, guarantees, technical cooperations, public policy reforms and investment programs for digital infrastructure (e.g., submarine cables, backbone networks, data centers, and last-mile solutions, among others), including digital skills development and digital connectivity affordability initiatives in Brazil and other LAC countries.
• Lead or participate in the design and implementation of financing solutions that expand digital infrastructure and inclusion, applying innovative financing structures to mobilize private capital.
• Direct or coordinate technical, economic, and risk analyses of digital infrastructure projects and contribute to key operational documents with robust results frameworks and monitoring systems.
• Lead or participate in high-level policy and regulatory dialogue, providing advice to governments on sector reforms and financing models that foster competition, resilience, and universal access.
• Participate in and contribute to high-level technical dialogue with government authorities, telecommunications regulators, and/or public development-bank stakeholders, providing analytical and advisory services.
• Guide or contribute to impact evaluations and advance the division’s knowledge agenda.
• Foster cross-sector collaboration within the IDB Group to integrate connectivity solutions into broader development programs ensuring alignment with digital transformation initiatives.

What you'll need

•    Education: You hold a master's degree in telecommunications, electrical/electronic engineering, information and communications technology (ICT) policy, economics, finance, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.  

•    Experience: At least 6 years of relevant and substantive experience, preferably 8 years of experience, in telecom/digital infrastructure, including project origination, structuring, or implementation in an international environment. Experience with governments, development finance institutions, multilateral banks, or public development banks in several LAC countries in the digital infrastructure sector is highly desirable. Demonstrated experience in broadband/telecom/digital infrastructure investment and public policy reform projects, innovative financing mechanisms, including digital skills development and digital connectivity services affordability initiatives in several LAC countries is valuable. 

•    Languages: Proficiency in Portuguese and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Spanish is preferable. 

Requirements

•    Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our . Must be eligible to work in job location(s) without the need for sponsorship.     

•    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

•    National: National staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement. 

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: 24 days of paid time off + 8 personal days + sick leave + gender-neutral parental leave.
• Health Insurance: IDB Group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust medical benefits program that covers medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs.
• Pension plan: defined benefit pension plan that provides financial security and support employees in planning for their future.
• Hybrid and flexible work schedules.
• Health and well-being: Access to our Health Services Center that provides preventive care and health education for employees.
• Development support: We offer tools to boost your professional profile, such as mentoring, 1:1 professional counseling, training and learning opportunities, language classes, mobility options, among 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.

Our Human Resources Team carefully reviews every application.