Inter-American Development Bank · 7 hours ago
AquaRating Program Strategy Consultant
Washington, DC
Contract
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 strategic professional to coordinate and expand the AquaRating program, overseeing its implementation and collaborating with specialists and clients to enhance water and sanitation services.
BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Ensure the continuity, operational efficiency, and scalability of the program by identifying the procurement of any needed consultancy services
Work in collaboration with IDB specialists and external consultants to determine the most appropriate tools for implementation progress and opportunities with service providers, compliance with timelines, and the development of an activities plan to ensure the proper operation of the program
Monitor the validity of the characterizations and compliance with the characterization cycle to restart the processes with each service provider
Strategically report to the team leader on the status of the program and opportunities for improvement by coordinating the strategy for the promotion, positioning, and expansion of AquaRating in the region, in close collaboration with INE/WSA country specialists
Identify scaling opportunities, including new water and sanitation utilities and implementation opportunities by designing the preparation of presentations, strategic materials, and technical proposals, and directly present the program to potential utilities
Develop a Business Plan that includes, among other aspects, strategies for dissemination and positioning, with a vision for the sustainable expansion of the model
Coordinate the development and consolidation of new products or services complementary to the AquaRating program, working with a multidisciplinary team that includes experts in areas such as sanitary engineering, hydraulics, finance, utility management, economics, integrity, innovation management, digitalization, gender and diversity, and climate change
Ensure the complementarity and integration of the AquaRating tools with INE/WSA’s utility management improvement strategy, promoting business generation in this area through the promotion of utility management improvement loans
Support the team leader with the monitoring and evaluation of deliverables related to the technical cooperation projects associated with the program, as well as their impact
Collect, analyze, and synthesize findings and/or strategic recommendations to support decision-making, the preparation of annual reports, and the design of work plans, and in collaboration with the INE/WSA Communications team, plan, coordinate, and implement activities to promote the AquaRating program, including dissemination activities such as knowledge products, events, and informational campaigns
Qualification
Required
Master's degree (or equivalent advanced degree) in business administration, finance, public administration, economics, project management, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role
At least ten (10) years of progressive experience in water and sanitation utilities, with experience in a managerial role (such as general management, financial management, planning management, among others) or in a coordination role for utility operators
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 fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab
Preferred
Prior experience and/or knowledge of multilateral institutions is also desirable
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
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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