Operations and Guidance Service Consultant, Washington D.C.

Inter-American Development Bank; Washington; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance allowance

Relocation assistance

On-site with telework

Job summary

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) invites applications for an Operations and Guidance Service Consultant based in Washington, DC. The role supports the VPS/ESG group by providing practical environmental guidance to project teams from project preparation through supervision, aligning with ESPF and best practices.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree in environmental fields, 5–9 years of relevant experience, and fluency in English and Spanish (French/Portuguese helpful).

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or equivalent advanced degree) in environmental management, environmental engineering, environmental sciences, or related field.
• 5–9 years progressive experience in environmental fields; knowledge of ESPF or multilateral development bank policies preferred.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish; knowledge of French and Portuguese is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support VPS/ESG in delivering timely, practical environmental guidance to project teams during preparation and supervision.
• Assist in reviewing key environmental and social documents under Bank policies and provide comments for reviews.
• Support environmental and social risk monitoring and progress reviews across regional projects as needed.
• Prepare mission-related documents and participate in ESPF training and capacity-building activities.

Education

Master’s degree in environmental management

Job description

Operations and Guidance Service Consultant Job Description Operations and Guidance Service Consultant City: Washington DC Company: IDB Posting End Date: Oct 5, 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 experienced and highly motivated environmental consultant to join a group of social and environmental professionals that provide technical support, direction, and leadership in promoting the Bank's strategic social and environmental priorities and ensuring that IDB financed projects and other activities are socially and environmentally sustainable.

The Environmental and Social Solutions Division (VPS/ESG) of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is responsible for ensuring that IDB financed projects and other activities are environmentally and socially sustainable and comply with the Bank’s Environmental and Social Policy Framework (ESPF) and previous environmental and social safeguard policies. Specialists in VPS/ESG provide the Bank and its borrowers with guidance on environmental and social safeguard issues and participate in project teams, providing technical input on social and environmental issues during project preparation/due-diligence and supervision.

The consultant will support the implementation of the Bank's operations and will ensure they comply with the IDB's ESPF and internationally recognized best practices.

What you’ll do

The selected candidate will support VPS/ESG in providing timely, practical, and high-quality environmental guidance to project teams throughout the preparation and supervision, and the ESG Guidance Service of IDB-financed operations. Key responsibilities include:

• Support project teams in the preparation of public sector operations, including the preparation or review of key environmental and social documents such as iESRS/ESRS, assessments, management plans, environmental and social management systems, biodiversity-related instruments, and other deliverables required under Bank policies.
• Provide support through the ESG Guidance Service for operations without an assigned ESG Team Member, including screening, risk classification inputs, review of operational documents, preparation of comments for Bank review processes, and targeted support during execution when requested.
• Contribute to the supervision of public sector operations across the region, as needed, by supporting environmental and social risk monitoring, reviewing implementation progress, and identifying emerging issues requiring project team attention.
• Participate in missions and prepare related documentation, including aide memoires and mission terms of reference, in accordance with ESG administrative requirements and supervisor guidance.

Support capacity-building activities on the ESPF and applicable environmental and social safeguard requirements for executing agencies and internal Bank clients and participate in relevant ESPF training as needed.

What you'll need

Education: Master’s degree (or equivalent advanced degree) in environmental management, environmental engineering, environmental sciences, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.

Experience: Between 5 and 9 years of progressive experience in the fields mentioned above. Knowledge of the IDB’s ESPF or experience working with other multi-lateral development Bank’s policies is preferred.

Languages: Proficiency in English and Spanish, 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 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, 5.5 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.
• -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] .