Consultoría en Apoyo a proyectos sistemas de protección social y mercado laboral

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 an economist with experience in data analysis to conduct quantitative studies and analysis with a special emphasis on policy analysis and social protection systems, as well as the labor market integration of vulnerable populations in Bolivia and Paraguay. The consultant will support the Division's project portfolio in the region with monitoring and follow-up activities. The consultant is expected to be able to work independently but also possess the necessary judgment to know when to consult the Division Head.

You will work in the Social Protection and Labor Markets Division (SCL/SPL), part of the Social Sector (SCL). The Social Sector has a multidisciplinary team convinced that investing in people is the path to improving lives and overcoming the development challenges of Latin America and the Caribbean. Together with the countries of the region, the Social Sector develops public policy solutions to reduce poverty and improve the education, employment, social protection, and health services that citizens receive. The Sector's work aims to promote a more productive region with equal opportunities for men and women and greater inclusion of the most vulnerable populations.

The Social Protection and Labor Markets Division aims to offer a comprehensive approach to social protection and labor market policies that strengthens resilience to risks, boosts productivity growth, reduces labor informality, and mitigates poverty.

What you’ll do

Operational Support: The consultant is expected to support the preparation, coordination, implementation, and technical monitoring (i.e., review technical and analytical products of operations) of the division's project(s) in Bolivia and Paraguay, and regionally. Projects included in the operational support program are expected to address issues related to social protection, poverty, job training, and green jobs. Key tasks include:
Logistical support in the planning and coordination of meetings for the division's Lead Operations Specialist.
Assistance in the operational and financial development of Technical Cooperation projects in Bolivia, as well as the division's operations in the region during their various phases, coordinating the corresponding inputs with the various specialists or teams involved.
Support in the generation of content for loan operations and/or technical cooperation projects (literature review, data collection and analysis, among others).
Support for Knowledge Generation: The consultant is expected to conduct research, data analysis, and knowledge generation activities. These activities are expected to be reflected in the publication of documents. The professional must be able to cooperate and create synergies with other team members and their respective knowledge production efforts.
Support in monitoring and supervising the execution of operations (loans and/or Technical Cooperation): The consultant is expected to monitor and supervise the various projects that the division is planning or carrying out, supporting the monitoring of the semiannual completion of the physical deliverables of the various projects underway that make up the Social Protection and Labor Markets Division's portfolio.

What you'll need

Education: Bachelor's degree in economics and/or business, or other fields relevant to the position's responsibilities.
Experience: At least two years of progressive experience in economic data analysis and database management, and/or in the implementation or monitoring of development projects.
Languages: Fluency in Spanish and English, both spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferred.

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 a spouse) who work at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.

Type of contract and duration

Contract Type: Full-time national consultant.
Duration: 6 months.
Job Location: On-site.

What we offer

The IDB Group offers benefits that respond to the different needs and stages of an employee's life. These benefits include:

A competitive compensation package
Leave and vacation: 2 days per contract month + parental leave regardless of gender
Health insurance: The IDB Group provides a monthly allowance for the purchase of health insurance
Savings plan: The IDB Group cares about your future, and depending on the length of your contract, you will receive an allowance for a monthly savings plan
Flexible and hybrid work schedules
Health and wellness: Access to our Health Services Center, which offers employees preventive care and health education
Development support: We offer learning opportunities to enhance your professional profile, such as seminars, one-on-one career counseling, and much more.

Our culture

At the IDB Group, we work to ensure that all people give their best and bring their true selves to work, are willing to try new approaches without fear, are held accountable for their actions, and are rewarded for them.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) are the pillars of our organization. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and encourage women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and people of African descent and Indigenous people to apply.

We will ensure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job interview process. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please email us at diversity@iadb.org to request reasonable accommodations to complete this application.