Data Scientist

Inter-American Development Bank; España; Híbrido; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading international development organization is seeking a data scientist to analyze complex datasets and build analytical products. The role requires a Master's degree and at least 5 years of experience in data science. You will engage with various stakeholders to turn decision problems into actionable insights. The position offers a competitive compensation package, extensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Servicios

Competitive compensation package

24 days of paid time off

Health Insurance

Pension plan

Flexible work schedules

Development support

Access to Health Services Center

Daycare Center

Gym

Lactation Room

Formación

• 5+ years in data science/analytics/applied research.
• Experience building data systems in international development.
• Proficiency in English and one other IDB language.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze multi-source datasets to produce actionable insights.
• Develop interactive visual products for non-technical audiences.
• Work on data governance and privacy-by-design principles.

Conocimientos

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Data analysis

Econometrics

Data visualization

Educación

Master’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Computer/Data Science

Herramientas

Power BI

Tableau

Descripción del empleo

Overview

This is an international staff role based at our Headquarters in Washington, D.C. We offer visa and relocation support.

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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.

What you’ll do

• Engage with stakeholders (operations, country teams, researchers) to frame decision problems and turn them into analytical backlogs with clear success metrics.
• Analyze complex, multi-source datasets (surveys, admin records, geospatial / satellite, mobile, open data) to detect patterns and produce actionable insights.
• Apply statistical / econometric and machine learning techniques (e.g., causal inference, prediction, classification, segmentation, small-area estimation, nowcasting) to support evidence-based and policy.
• Build reusable components: features, model pipelines, and production-grade dataflows (in collaboration with data engineers) with version control, testing, and basic MLOps.
• Develop interactive visual products (Power BI, Tableau, Plotly / Dash / Streamlit) and clear storytelling to make technical results accessible to non-technical audiences.
• Implement data quality checks (schema, range, duplication, drift) and document data lineage / assumptions to ensure reproducibility and auditability.
• Work with data governance specialists to uphold privacy-by-design, ethical AI practices, and compliant sharing (e.g., data-use agreements, tiered access).
• Contribute to capacity building (playbooks, brown-bags, office hours) with country counterparts and internal teams; promote “build once—reuse many” practices.
• Continuously explore and evaluate new tools (including AI / LLMs), keeping a pragmatic focus on impact, robustness, and maintainability

What you’ll need

Education : Master’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Computer / Data Science, or a related quantitative field.

Experience

• At least 5 years in data science / analytics / applied research, demonstrating strong skills in statistical modeling, econometrics, machine learning, and quantitative analysis.
• Proven experience building data systems and analytical products in international development organizations (e.g., MDBs / UN / INGOs / governments) and / or the private sector (e.g., tech, consulting, civic tech), including work with national statistical offices or government data producers.
• Experience integrating traditional and non-traditional data (e.g., surveys + admin + geospatial / mobile) and taking solutions from prototype to pilot / production.
• Familiarity with LAC context and working in multilingual, multi-stakeholder environments is highly desirable.

Languages : Proficiency in English and one of the other IDB official languages (Spanish, French, or Portuguese) is required.

Requirements

• Citizenship : You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries. We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents.
• 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.

Type of contract and duration

• International staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement.

What we offer

The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee's life. These benefits include :

• 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 : the IDB Group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust medical benefits program which covers medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs.
• Pension plan : defined benefit pension plan that provides financial security and supports employees in planning for their future.
• We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family, when it applies.
• Hybrid and flexible work schedules
• Health and wellbeing : Access to our Health Services Center which 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 : Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, Spouse Career Program, and others.

Our culture

At the IDB, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence, and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions.

In our efforts to drive innovation, we intentionally include all voices, cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at

Note

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