Disaster Risk Modeling Consultant

Inter-American Development Bank; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Health insurance

Savings plan

On-site with telework

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Inter-American Development Bank is seeking an experienced civil engineer in Washington, DC to coordinate projects, analyze risk, and manage uncertainty for the Ready and Resilient Americas initiative and the DRM Action Plan. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to develop risk tools and monitor implementation.

The role involves supporting technical development of risk models, updating RiskHUB, and training staff and clients in probabilistic disaster risk analysis.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive disaster risk analysis experience.
• Fluency in English and Spanish, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports and presentations on readiness initiatives and action plans.
• Support development of probabilistic risk models and uncertainty management.
• Advise on sectoral risk tools for infrastructure and social systems.
• Assist with updating the RISKHUB web page and community of practice.
• Train Bank specialists and clients in probabilistic disaster risk analysis.

Skills

Project coordination

Risk analysis

Uncertainty management

English

Spanish

Education

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

RiskHUB platform

Job description

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.

About this position

We are looking for an experienced, committed, and diligent civil engineer for project coordination, risk analysis and uncertainty management, to support the coordination of the Ready and Resilient Americas initiative (RRA) and the DRM Action Plan 2026-2030, and the development of a platform of risk calculation tools with a quantitative approach. You will provide technical support for monitoring and following up on the implementation of the RRA, coordinating with Bank specialists, clients, and external partners, and supporting the technical development of multi-hazard models for the risk assessment platform. You will also participate in managing and updating the RiskHUB website and community of practice.

You will be part of the multidisciplinary team of the Disaster Risk Management Unit, CSD/DRM, which is made up of specialists and expert consultants in various branches related to disaster risk management (economics, geology, engineering, architecture, environment, etc.). Among other purposes, the DRM Unit develops studies on disaster risks that serve as a basis for defining resilient public investment programs and projects. It also assists the Bank's clients in finding technical solutions for resilient engineering, including specific risk mitigation works.

What you’ll do

• Prepare reports and presentations according to the progress of the implementation of the Ready and Resilient initiative and the Disaster Risk Management Action Plan.
• Provide technical support in the development of the risk platform, including non-traditional hazards (heat waves, forest fires) and probabilistic methodologies for risk estimation and uncertainty management.
• Advise on the development of sectoral tools for the identification of risk and critical points in infrastructure and social systems.
• Support the management and update of the RISKHUB web page.
• Support the update of the IDB GIBHUB with the different codes developed under RiskHUB.
• Provide support for the development of the RiskHUB community of practice.
• Conduct training for the Bank's specialists and its clients in probabilistic disaster risk analysis and uncertainty management.
• Develop and review analytic documents about the Ready and Resilient Americas Initiative and the DRM Action Plan.Provide technical support for the design, management, implementation, supervision, and evaluation of technical cooperations and programs within the framework of the Ready and Resilient Americas Initiative and the DRM Action Plan.

What you'll need

Education: Master's degree in Civil engineering, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.

Experience: At least 5 years of progressive experience in research and analysis for the comprehensive management of disaster risk due to natural hazards, which includes probabilistic risk models, early warning systems and emergency management.

Languages: Proficiency in English and Spanish, spoken and written, 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 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 consultant Full-Time, 12 months (up to 48 months, subject to eligibility).

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.
• Leaves and vacations : 2 days per month of contract + gender-neutral parental leave.
• Health Insurance : The IDB Group provides a monthly allowance to supplement 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-siteposition 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.

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 [e-mail] .