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Inter-American Development Bank · 1 day ago

Sanitation Research Consultant

Washington, DC

Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Inter-American Development Bank is a community committed to improving lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. They are seeking a proactive and experienced Water, Sanitation and Solid Waste Research Consultant to support knowledge generation and conduct empirical research and policy analysis in these fields.

BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesNon Profit

Responsibilities

Conducts empirical research and policy analysis on Water and Sanitation and/or Solid Waste topics in LAC

Manages database process, including data collection, coding, storage, and visualization

Creates and manages large datasets including establishing cleaning and storage protocols and writes complex code to operationalize qualitative and quantitative analysis methodologies

Conducts literature reviews of material from conferences and seminars, government documents, academic journals and policy publications, institutional databases, and reports

Creates tables, graphs, and other data visualizations that clearly communicate research findings

Performs advanced econometric analysis of large datasets

Co-authors working papers, technical notes, discussion documents, fact sheets, policy briefs, and presentations on the team’s research for external publication

Assists with institutional information requests

Participates in selected loan operations with the potential of analytical products as project economist. This task implies supporting the project team in the review and evaluation of the projects to be financed with the operation, and conduct the socioeconomic analysis of the main projects

Qualification

EconometricsData visualizationWaterSanitation policyProgrammingImpact evaluationsDatabase managementSpanish proficiencyEnglish proficiencyFrench knowledgePortuguese knowledge

Required

Master's degree in economics, environmental economics, natural resources economics, applied economics, econometrics/statistics, public policy, or related field

Preferably PhD degree in economics, environmental economics, natural resources economics, applied economics, econometrics/statistics, public policy, or related field

Candidates should have a strong quantitative background (e.g., econometrics, programming)

At least five years of experience and demonstrated knowledge and interest in at least one of the following areas: Water and Sanitation economics and policy, Economics of Solid Waste management, Impact evaluations assessing changes in development outcomes caused by a particular project, program, or policy

Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required

You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries

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

Preferred

Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable

Benefits

A competitive compensation package.

Leaves 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.

We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies.

On-site position with the occasional flexibility of teleworking.

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.

Other perks (country specific): Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, spouse career support, and others.

Company

Inter-American Development Bank

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Our people are committed and passionate about improving lives in Latin America and the Caribbean, and they get to do what they love in a diverse, collaborative and stimulating work environment.

Founded in 1959

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

1001-5000 employees