Gender and Diversity Mainstreaming Support Consultant

Inter-American Development Bank; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Vacation leave

Health insurance allowance

Relocation assistance

On-site with telework

Learning opportunities

Health services

Job summary

Inter-American Development Bank is seeking an operational consultant within the Gender and Diversity Division to support AI-enabled solutions and the strategic-alignment validation process. The role focuses on ensuring gender and diversity considerations are integrated across project cycles and operations.

The position requires a Master's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, with fluency in Spanish and English.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Economics, Public Policy, International Development or related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive development, finance, and equity experience with emphasis on gender and/or diversity.
• Proficiency in Spanish and English; knowledge of French/Portuguese is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review project documents at ERM and QRR to strengthen gender and diversity analysis.
• Support alignment and integration of women’s economic empowerment throughout the project cycle.
• Maintain portfolio databases and monitoring systems for indicators and beneficiary disaggregation.
• Prepare analytical and corporate reports on portfolio performance and GDAP progress.
• Collaborate with GDI, SPD and other departments to ensure consistent methodologies.
• Support development and testing of analytical tools, dashboards, and AI-enabled solutions.
• Deliver training on alignment requirements, methodologies, tools, and reporting processes.
• Assist in TC portfolio preparation and annual reports.

Skills

Excel

AI tools

Data visualization

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Economics/Policy/International Development

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

Copilot agents

Job description

Gender and Diversity Mainstreaming Support Consultant Job Description Gender and Diversity Mainstreaming Support Consultant City: Washington DC Company: IDB Posting End Date: October 28,2026

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 an operational consultant to support the strategic-alignment validation process that helps ensure Bank processes and operations reflect and benefit all. This includes support for the design, use, and continuous improvement of AI agents and related tools. Additionally, the consultant will support operational-related tasks (such as technical-cooperation preparation and execution) as well as other analytical or alignment-related tasks required by the division chief or other team members.

You will work in the Gender and Diversity Division (GDI), a part of the Social Sector (SCL). The division supports Bank operations, provides policy and strategic guidance, and carries out technical assistance and training. Learn more here .

What you'll do

• Review project documents at Eligibility Review Meeting (ERM) and Quality and Risk Review (QRR) stages to identify opportunities to strengthen gender and diversity analysis that captures target demographics, actions, beneficiary targeting, and results indicators. Participate in ERM, QRR, and other relevant project-review meetings.
• Support the division's specialists and operational teams in assessing strategic alignment and integrating considerations related to women's economic empowerment and society-wide inclusiveness throughout the project cycle.
• Maintain portfolio databases and monitoring systems on alignment, activities, indicators, and beneficiary disaggregation.
• Prepare analytical, management, and corporate reports on portfolio performance, alignment trends, and GDAP progress.
• Collaborate with GDI, the Office of Strategic Planning and Development Effectiveness (SPD), and other departments to ensure consistency in alignment methodologies, validation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Support the development, testing, implementation, and use of analytical tools, dashboards, and AI-enabled solutions to strengthen gender and diversity strategic alignment, portfolio monitoring, reporting, and knowledge management processes, including the division's Impact Tracker and related functionalities.
• Deliver training and capacity-building activities on alignment requirements, methodologies, tools, and reporting processes.
• Support the preparation and implementation of GDI's technical cooperation (TC) portfolio and corporate work program, including annual TC reports, knowledge products, corporate reports, and other activities aligned with the division's priorities.

What you'll need

• Education: Master's Degree in Economics, Public Policy, International Development or another related field to the responsibilities of the role
• Experience: At least 5 years of progressive experience working with aspects of development, finance, and equity (gender and/or diversity). Deep knowledge of Excel and other Office tools is required. Familiarity with artificial intelligence tools applied to analytical and operational processes is highly desirable, preferably Microsoft Copilot and Copilot agents. The consultant should have the ability to work independently as well as in a team in a proactive and highly responsive manner. The consultant should understand how to effectively communicate information through charts and graphs. Experience at the IDB is preferred.
• Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.

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 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 office amenities (as available): 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].