European Global Partnerships Consultant

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 dynamic, resourceful and reliable junior consultant to support the strengthening and expansion of IDB Group's Strategic Alliances in Europe. 

You will work in the Office in Europe part of the Global Partnerships Office (GPS). This team is responsible for the strategic outreach and engagement, partnership building and mobilization of financial and non-financial resources with existing and potential partners in Europe to support the Group’s development activities in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) in line with the IDB Group’s strategies and priorities through close coordination with IDB Group’s operational and corporate units and ASI, GCM and REM teams.

What you’ll do

• Participate in a series of activities to identify new partners, particularly in the private sector; i) conducting research and analysis including marketing intelligence; integrity due diligence and risk analysis; ii) the preparation of presentation materials; and iii) formalization of legal process for institutional agreements or mobilization of financial/non-financial resources.
• Provide support in the preparation of the IDB Group´s senior management missions in Europe, including the identification of potential partners, schedule coordination, partner intelligence, preparation of agenda, briefing/talking points, and presentation materials as well as the follow up actions and lead contacts.
• Contribute to the organization and execution of events and outreach activities including high-level meetings, workshops, seminars and donor consultation meetings. Assist the design, planning, legal and administrative processes, preparation of presentations and coordination with internal and external partners.
• Contribute to EUR’s knowledge sharing, innovation and communication activities in multiple media available (email, in-print, online or social media) to disseminate best practices and lessons-learned in the partnerships, key development tools, among others as well as maintain EUR website and daily news reporting in line with GPS communication strategy.

What you'll need

•    Education: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent advanced degree) in Business Administration, Economics, Law, International Development, International Relations, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role. 

•    Experience: At least 2 years of progressive professional experience in relevant business areas.

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

Requirements

•    Citizenship:  You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries.  Must be eligible to work in Spain 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 consultant: National consultant Full-Time, 12 months (up to 36 months). 
    

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

-Leave 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.

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 well-being: Access to our Health Services Center that provides preventive care and health education for employees.

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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