Division Chief, Budget and Corporate Procurement Division

Inter-American Development Bank; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

Relocation and visa assistance

On-site with teleworking

Pension plan

Employee development opportunities

Job summary

IDB Group in Washington DC seeks a Division Chief for the Budget and Corporate Procurement Division to lead strategic budget and procurement functions across the institution.

The role reports to the Budget and Administrative Services Department and involves delivering on the Business Plan, engaging with Senior Management and the Board, and driving efficiency, governance, and long-term financial sustainability.

Qualifications

• Progressively responsible budget, procurement, or financial management experience in large, complex organizations.
• Experience leading organizational change and continuous improvement of processes.
• Engagement with boards and senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Set strategy and deliver results across budget formulation, execution, and procurement.
• Lead budget and procurement governance, analytics, and risk oversight.
• Oversee division planning, KPIs, and multi-year work programs.
• Lead a 40+ person multidisciplinary team and engage with stakeholders.

Skills

Budget management

Strategic leadership

Governance & procurement

Board engagement

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in finance or related field

Job description

Division Chief, Budget and Corporate Procurement Division

City: Washington DC

Company: IDB

Posting End Date: 9/13/2026 11:59 PM EST

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.

About this position

We are looking for a strategic, results-oriented senior leader to serve as Chief for the Budget and Corporate Procurement Division. As Division Chief, you will lead the Bank’s institution-wide budget and corporate procurement functions, ensuring alignment with IDB Strategy+, the Business Plan, and the Impact Framework while promoting innovation, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement within Board-approved policies and long-term financial sustainability.

You will lead the Budget and Corporate Procurement Division, part of the Budget and Administrative Services department within the Vice Presidency for Finance and Administration. You will contribute to the delivery of its strategic and operational priorities as an integral member of the Budget and Administrative Services Department's Management Team. In this role you will provide leadership across a complex matrix environment and maintain close engagement with Senior Management, the Board of Executive Directors, client departments, and Country Offices.

What you’ll do

Key Accountabilities

Set strategy and deliver results across budget formulation/execution/oversight, results-based budgeting, corporate procurement, governance, and analytics. Ensure sound resource allocation, compliance, transparency, and value for money across the IDB Group, while driving innovation and continuous improvement in practices, processes, and controls to strengthen efficiency, effectiveness, and institutional impact.

Budget Strategy, Formulation, and Execution

Lead the Administrative and Capital Budgets from preparation through execution, aligned with the Business Plan, Impact Framework, Long-Term Financial Plan, and Board guidance. Oversee annual and multi-year budget proposals, execution, and procurement planning; assess performance and resource use to identify reallocation, efficiencies, cost optimization, and stronger alignment with priorities and results.

Results-Based Budgeting, Analytics, and Advisory Services

Oversee the Results-Based Budgeting Framework and analytics platforms to strengthen resource alignment, planning, and accountability. Advise Senior Management on strategic allocation and budget frameworks and promote advanced analytics to identify efficiencies and support planning and decision-making.

Corporate Procurement and Risk Oversight

Oversee procurement policy, governance frameworks, execution, and modernization through advanced analytics, AI, and digital tools to strengthen transparency, risk management, and decision-making. Oversee procurement services to IDB Invest under Service Level Agreements; ensure compliance with procurement policies, including consulting firm selection/contracting for Bank-executed operations; and manage the Bank's global insurable risk program.

Governance, Policies, and Board Engagement

Oversee Board documents, briefings, and presentations on budget and procurement. Serve as Secretary to the Corporate Procurement Committee. Ensure internal controls, risk management, policy updates, and regulatory compliance.

Stakeholder Engagement and Division Leadership

Lead and develop a 40+ person multidisciplinary team, fostering innovation, change, continuous learning, thoughtful challenge of existing practices, collaboration, and improvement. Build trusted partnerships with Finance, HR, Legal, IDB Invest, business units, and peer IFIs. Oversee divisional planning, KPIs, and annual work program delivery aligned with institutional priorities.

What you'll need

Education

• Master’s degree or equivalent advanced degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, public administration or a related field.

Experience

• Demonstrated progressively responsible experience in budget planning and monitoring, procurement, financial management, accounting, or public financial administration, preferably in large, complex, or multilateral organizations.
• Demonstrated experience leading organizational change, through innovation and the continuous improvement of business practices and controls.
• Demonstrated experience engaging at the Board and senior executive levels.
• Proven track record of building and developing high-performing teams with strong client-service orientation and delivering results in matrix environments.

Skills

• Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex financial, operational, and performance data into clear recommendations. Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, including the ability to brief Senior Management and the Board.
• Sound judgment, integrity, and the ability to manage complex processes from both strategic and operational perspectives.
• High emotional intelligence and demonstrated cultural sensitivity in multicultural environments.

Languages

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are required. Knowledge of Spanish and either Portuguese or French is desirable.

Requirements

Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of the IDB’s 48-member countries. Assistance with relocation and visas may be provided where applicable.

Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity or second degree of affinity) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.

Type of contract and duration

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

What we offer

The IDB group provides benefits that respond to thedifferent needsand 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: 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: 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] .