Inter-American Development Bank · 14 hours ago
Sector Economic Advisor
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expThe Inter-American Development Bank is a community dedicated to improving lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. They are seeking a Sector Economic Advisor to lead research initiatives, provide technical guidance, and engage with external partners to support the Climate and Sustainable Development Sector's objectives.
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Responsibilities
Research and Research Leadership
Undertake and lead cutting-edge research in the Sector’s areas of focus to support innovative, operationally relevant programs and policy and technical dialogues
Stay abreast of the latest academic research, including through participation in conferences and seminars, and actively disseminate relevant findings across teams and divisions
Oversee the strategic direction of the Sector’s research agenda, develop its multi-annual research agenda, and collaborate in the formulation and implementation of its dissemination strategy
Advise teams on identifying and prioritizing research gaps based on their relevance to the Bank’s and the Sector’s priorities, including operational programs and policy and technical dialogues with Member Countries
Coordinate and leverage the expertise of the Department of Research and Chief Economist (RES) to address key knowledge gaps in the Sector
Coordinate with other sectors within the Vice Presidency for Sectors and Knowledge (VPS), the Vice Presidency for Countries and Regional Integration (VPC), IDB Invest, and IDB Lab to develop and implement joint research initiatives
Quality Assurance and Technical Guidance
In conjunction with the Sector Manager, Division Chiefs, and Knowledge Coordinators within each Division, and with the support of her/his team, supervise the analytical work of staff and external consultants, ensuring consistently high standards of technical quality across all knowledge products
Participation in Strategic Corporate Documents
Provide technical guidance in the preparation and dissemination of Thematic Framework Documents (TFDs) and other Bank- and Sector-level strategic documents, ensuring they reflect sound economic reasoning and the best available evidence
Coordinate the Sector’s contributions to Country Diagnostics for Impact (CDIs), a Bank’s strategic document led by VPC
Internal Engagement
Within the Sector
Support the Sector Manager, Division Chiefs, and Knowledge Coordinators within each Division in optimizing information exchange on sector-relevant research and in adopting good practices across divisions
In collaboration with the Sector’s Division Chiefs, supervise the Knowledge Coordinators within each Division
Coordinate and work closely with staff responsible for development effectiveness within the Sector to identify and address operationally relevant research gaps
Mentor junior staff within the Sector on research and analytical matters
Bank-wide
Represent the Sector on relevant Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group committees, including the Knowledge Advisory Committee (KAC), the Studies and Publications Committee (SPC), and the Strategic Effectiveness and Accountability (SEA) Coordination Committee
Coordinate with the Knowledge and Learning Division to assess and measure the impact of the Sector’s knowledge production
External Engagement and Partnerships
Build and maintain research networks with universities, think tanks, external development partners, and public and private sector institutions within and outside the region
Advise on critical issues for Regional Policy Dialogues to strengthen engagement with high-level government officials and leading research organizations on priority sectoral challenges
Qualification
Required
You must hold a master's degree or equivalent education
At least 10 years of relevant experience related to the key responsibilities of the position
You are recognized as a leader and authority among peers in the field
You have a shown experience in similar positions, preferably in Latin America and the Caribbean, including broad experience, at a similar level, in coordinating multidisciplinary teams to develop complex projects in a matrix structure environment, with strong technical background
You combine strong intellectual leadership with: a) a track record of successfully designing or/and implementing projects and programs in the areas described above, and b) broad experience in working with knowledge networks and knowledge dissemination and management
Significant publication record on social issues, preferably on Latin American and Caribbean countries
Proficiency in English and Spanish, oral and written, is required
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 spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab
Preferred
PhD strongly preferred in Economics, Public Policy or other relevant fields
Experience in similar positions, preferably in Latin America and the Caribbean
Proficiency in French and Portuguese
Benefits
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.
On-site position with the occasional flexibility of teleworking.
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 (country specific): Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, spouse career support, and others.
Company
Inter-American Development Bank
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.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25.66MKey Investors
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2022-10-06Debt Financing· $25.66M
Leadership Team
Leticia Riquelme
Financial Markets Specialist
Luis Moreno
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