Advisory Services Officer – Economic Opportunities

Invest Impactly; Bogotá; Hybrid; COP 140,000,000 - 210,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Sick leave

Gender-neutral parental leave

Health insurance

Pension plan

On-site with teleworking flexibility

Professional development support

Inclusive workplace culture

Disability accommodations

Job summary

IDB Invest, the private sector arm of the IDB Group, seeks a dynamic advisor for the Economic Opportunities team to foster inclusive and sustainable growth across Latin America and the Caribbean. You will develop advisory services that align with social inclusion goals and collaborate with private-sector clients to create measurable development impact.

Based in Bogotá, you will work with industry divisions, regional teams, and cross-cutting experts to design finance mechanisms, capacity-building

Qualifications

• Master’s degree, MBA, or equivalent in economics, international development, public/international affairs, finance, business administration, HR, communications, engineering, or related field.
• At least four years of relevant professional sustainability experience in private sector, consultancies, or development institutions.
• Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written.
• Eligibility to work in Bogotá without visa sponsorship.
• No family members up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity working at IDB Invest.

Responsibilities

• Identify and scope new advisory opportunities with industry divisions and regional teams.
• Support client proposals, concept notes, and advisory project designs.
• Manage relationships with clients and partners, ensuring timely delivery and quality control.
• Coordinate with cross-cutting theme teams and other units to offer coherent advisory services.
• Conduct social value analyses to identify risks and opportunities for inclusion and impact.
• Define and supervise the technical scope, workplans, and deliverables of advisory projects.
• Contribute to workshops, training, and capacity-building sessions with clients.
• Develop tools, frameworks, and indicators to measure inclusion impact and quality.
• Conduct research and benchmarking on market trends and innovative practices.
• Support knowledge generation through case studies, briefs, and events; aid donor reporting.

Skills

Sustainability experience

Proficiency in Spanish and English

Education

Master’s degree / MBA / equivalent

Job description

About IDB Invest

IDB Invest is the private sector arm of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group, dedicated to supporting sustainable development across Latin America and the Caribbean through private sector engagement. The organization finances, structures, and mobilizes capital for companies and projects that drive economic growth, resilience, and long-term development throughout the region. With operations spanning 26 countries, IDB Invest is strategically structured across four geographic regions and three industry verticals: Infrastructure and Energy, Financial Institutions, and Corporates. The organization operates under an evolving business model called “Originate to Share,” which expands its capacity to mobilize private capital and scale development impact across Latin America and the Caribbean. This model is supported by a $3.5 billion capitalization from shareholders, strengthening IDB Invest’s ability to originate high-quality assets, structure innovative financial solutions, and connect global capital with opportunities throughout the region. The approach enables IDB Invest to work hand-in-hand with clients, helping them design and implement solutions that unlock new markets, strengthen supply chains, and develop productive workforces. As part of the broader IDB Group, IDB Invest is committed to fostering inclusive and sustainable economic growth. The organization works with private-sector clients across multiple spheres including workforce development and leadership, corporate sustainability strategy, value chain strengthening, product and service expansion for underserved populations, community engagement, and innovative finance structures. Through this comprehensive approach, IDB Invest seeks to advance sustainable development while creating measurable business and development value for all demographic groups.

About this Role

The Economic Opportunities Advisory Team at IDB Invest seeks a dynamic, strategic, and results-driven professional to join its growing team. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by fostering inclusive and sustainable economic growth across Latin America and the Caribbean. The selected candidate will work under the supervision of the director of economic opportunities and will be central to delivering advisory services that amplify economic opportunities for all. The role encompasses multiple dimensions of advisory work, spanning workforce and leadership development, corporate sustainability strategy, value chain strengthening, product and service design for underserved populations, community engagement, and innovative finance mechanisms. The officer will collaborate with private-sector clients to develop and implement solutions that create both business value and measurable development impact. Through close coordination with industry divisions, regional teams, and cross-cutting theme experts, the successful candidate will help position IDB Invest as a thought leader in equitable private-sector development while advancing the organization’s social inclusion goals.

Responsibilities

• Identify and scope new advisory opportunities in close collaboration with industry divisions and regional teams that add value to IDB Invest’s clients and portfolio
• Support the preparation of client proposals, concept notes, and advisory project designs, ensuring technical soundness and alignment with IDB Invest’s social inclusion goals
• Manage relationships with clients and implementation partners, ensuring effective communication, timely delivery, and quality control
• Coordinate closely with cross-cutting themes teams, blended finance division, and other units to ensure coherent, integrated, and prioritized advisory service offerings to clients
• Conduct social value analyses to identify risks, opportunities, and potential for business and impact value creation
• Define and supervise the technical scope, workplans, and deliverables of advisory projects focused on equal opportunity and sustainability
• Contribute to the design and facilitation of workshops, training, and capacity-building sessions with clients to foster the adoption of equitable and sustainable practices
• Develop and adapt tools, frameworks, and indicators to strengthen advisory quality and measure inclusion impact
• Conduct research and benchmarking to identify market trends, innovative business models, and emerging practices in equitable business
• Support knowledge generation and dissemination through case studies, briefs, reports, and events positioning IDB Invest as a thought leader in equitable private-sector development
• Support data collection, results monitoring, and donor reporting for inclusion advisory projects

Requirements

• Master’s degree, MBA, or equivalent in economics, international development, public and/or international affairs, finance, business administration, human resources, communications, engineering, or relevant field
• At least four years of relevant professional experience in sustainability within private sector companies, consultancies, or development institutions
• Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written
• Eligibility to work in job location (Bogotá) without need for visa sponsorship
• 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

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• 24 days of paid time off plus 8 personal days
• Sick leave
• Gender-neutral parental leave
• Comprehensive health insurance covering medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs for employee and eligible dependents
• Defined benefit pension plan providing financial security and retirement planning support
• On-site position with occasional teleworking flexibility
• Access to Health Services Center providing preventive care and health education
• Professional development support including mentoring, one-on-one professional counseling, training and learning opportunities, language classes, and mobility options
• Inclusive workplace culture celebrating diversity and welcoming individuals from underrepresented groups
• Reasonable accommodations provided for individuals with disabilities