Operations Senior Analyst

Inter-American Development Bank; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Health insurance

Pension plan

Relocation assistance

Teleworking options

Health services center

Professional development

Office amenities

Job summary

IDB Group in Washington, DC seeks an Operations Senior Analyst to enhance the quality of the Department's loan proposals, TC, and portfolio performance. You will work in the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department (CSD) Front Office, coordinating with operations teams to improve delivery and alignment with policies.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 1–3 years of relevant experience, with Spanish and English fluency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in economics, public policy, public administration, international relations, political science, law or related field.
• 1 year of relevant professional experience (3 years preferred).
• Fluent in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical, technical, and research support for sovereign- and non-sovereign-guaranteed operations at key review stages.
• Review project proposals to strengthen design, evaluability, risk management, and overall quality.
• Ensure operational products align with Bank policies, standards, priorities, and country needs.
• Conduct sector research, policy reviews, comparative analyses, and data-driven assessments for project prep and implementation.
• Monitor pipeline and portfolio performance; identify bottlenecks and risks; recommend actions.
• Track preparation, quality and timely submission of project completion reports; incorporate lessons learned.
• Prepare dashboards, analytical reports, briefing notes, and presentations for management decisions.
• Coordinate with CSD divisions to advance operational effectiveness and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Spanish language proficiency

English language proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in economics or related field

Job description

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 service-oriented, dynamic, and motivated professional to join our team as Operations Senior Analyst to perform technical and analytical activities to improve the quality of the Department's operational products.

You will work in the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department (CSD) as part of the CSD Front Office, you will collaborate closely with operations teams, contributing to the quality and effectiveness of the Department's loan project proposals and Technical Cooperations (TCs) , enhancing the performance of its operations portfolio, and advancing CSD 's operational agenda across its areas of work by facilitating coordination between CSD Divisions and Units.

What you’ll do

• Provide analytical, technical, and research support to sovereign-guaranteed and non-sovereign-guaranteed operations throughout key project review and approval stages.
• Review project proposals to strengthen their design, evaluability, development effectiveness, institutional and financial analysis, risk management, and overall quality.
• Ensure operational products align with Bank policies, operational standards, departmental priorities, country needs, and relevant international practices.
• Conduct sector research, policy reviews, comparative analyses, and data-driven assessments to inform project preparation and implementation.
• Monitor pipeline and portfolio performance, identify implementation bottlenecks and emerging risks, and recommend actions to improve project delivery.
• Track the preparation, quality, and timely submission of project completion reports and help teams incorporate findings and lessons learned.
• Prepare dashboards, analytical reports, research briefs, briefing notes, presentations, and other materials to support management decision-making and strategic planning.
• Coordinate with CSD divisions and units to advance operational effectiveness, disseminate knowledge and good practices, and support departmental initiatives

What you'll need

• Education: Bachelor's degree in economics, public policy, public administration, international relations, political science, law or related field, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.

Experience:One (1) year of relevant applied professional experience (preferably three [3] years), with a strong background in project design and/or management, evaluability, monitoring and evaluation. Experience supporting the project cycle, including project preparation, implementation, and reporting, as well as data analysis and dashboard development, is desirable. Experience in the LAC public sector and/or international development organizations is highly desirable. Experience at the IDB and knowledge of IDB policies, instruments, procedures, and systems are 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 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:

• 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 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] .