Corporate Services Senior Specialist

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 highly skilled and motivated professional to join the Office of the Secretary in a pivotal role. This individual will contribute to the decision-making process of the Boards and Committees of the IDB Group by preparing SEC for the discussion of corporate and operational issues, facilitating deliberations in which the Secretary and Deputy Secretary are involved. 

You will play a central role in the work of the Office of the Secretary as it related to the Boards of Governors, Boards of Executive Directors and Management Committees of the IDB, IDB Invest and IDB Lab by undertaking background and analytical research, preparing summaries and comments prior to meetings. You will also have a role in supporting the continuous modernization of the Office of the Secretary.

What you’ll do

• Demonstrates deep knowledge of the IDB and client business.  Establishes strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, IDB leaders and business units at multiple levels to maintain an institutional perspective of priorities and challenges.  Fosters constructive and cooperative working relationships with SEC clients.
• Works with professionalism and confidentiality with sensitive topics related to the top levels of the organization.
• Supports the Secretary and Deputy Secretary in the review of documents for senior management committees, including the Operations Policy Committee, President’s Committee, Programming Committee and Finance Committee, among others.
• Demonstrates strong ability to identify, diagnose and recommend changes and improvements to SEC business processes and workflows to increase efficiency and effectiveness.  Assist SEC Secretary and Deputy Secretary to evaluate services performance and outcomes and to identify new approaches that improve quality and efficiency.
• Works with the Deputy Secretary in the coordination of the Office of the Secretary Digital Transformation Program, following up on issues as needed and ensuring that client needs are being met.
• Works to develop change management strategies to drive improvement and helps to create synergies among SEC units.
• Contributes to decision-making by actively participating in working groups and representing the Office of the Secretary.
• Creates/edits comprehensive and complex documents.
• Builds and maintains networks inside and outside the IDB to support department’s performance according to SEC’s mission. 

What you'll need

• Education: Hold a master’s degree or equivalent advanced university degree in economics, law, political science, public policy, public administration, government, international relations.
• Experience: At least seven years of experience in drafting concise summaries of technical documents under tight deadlines, including comments to be delivered at meetings of senior management committees.
• Languages:  You have excellent written and oral communication skills in Spanish and English. A working understanding of French or Portuguese would be a plus.

Requirements

• Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries. 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 benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee’s life. These benefits include: 
 

• A competitive compensation package, including an annual base salary expressed on a net-of-tax basis.
• 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. 
• We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies.
• 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. 
• Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, Spouse Career 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.