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 seeking a skilled and motivated Quality Control Analyst to ensure the accuracy and completeness of IDB Group documents. As a member of the Translation and Documentation Section, the official translation service for the IDB Group-you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality language and documentation services that support the organization’s diverse, multilingual environment.

What you’ll do

• Cross-read and proofread translations to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with the IDB Group’s guidelines across its four official languages.
• Format and layout finalized translations according to Section standards, using appropriate software.
• Collaborate closely with assigned revisers to prepare draft translations for review and final completion.
• Update translation memory and terminology databases using translation memory software, ensuring alignment of documents.
• Contribute to special Section projects, including in-house terminology resources, technical glossaries, style manuals, and reference materials. 
• Guide new team members in mastering quality control processes and standards. 
• Identify workflows, tools, and methodologies improvements, presenting clear, actionable recommendations for efficiency and accuracy.
• Proactively pursue skill development relevant to the role.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What you'll need

• • Education: Master’s degree or equivalent, preferably in translation, languages, or a language-related field.
  • Experience: At least two years of relevant professional experience in language work, translation, quality control, proofreading, or document editing, preferably in an international context. Proficiency in standard automated office systems, CAT tools, databases, and web technologies is required.
  • Languages: Proficiency in English and Spanish, with working knowledge or proficiency in French and/or Portuguese.

Candidates must be prepared to take a written test to assess language fluency, translation competency, and quality control skills.

Requirements

• Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our . We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents. 
• 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

International staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement.

What we offer

The IDB Group provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees at various stages of their personal and professional lives . These benefits include: 

• Compensation:  Competitive compensation package with an annual base salary expressed on a net-of-tax basis.
• Leave and vacation: 24 days of paid time off, 8 personal days, sick leave, and gender- neutral parental leave.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical coverage for employees and eligible dependents, including, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs. 
• Pension plan: Defined-benefit pension plan to support financial security and future planning. 
• Relocation and Visa Support: Assistance with relocation and visa applications for employees and their families, when applicable.
• Flexible Work Options: Hybrid and adaptable work schedules.
• Health and Well-being: Access to our Health Services Center, which provides preventive care and health education.
• Professional Development: Access to mentoring, 1:1 professional counseling, training, language classes, mobility options, and more to enhance career growth. 
• Additional Perks: Lactation Room, daycare center, gym, bike racks, parking, spouse career support program, and others. 

Our culture

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.