PEC Consultant - Project Execution in FCCV Settings, Washington

Inter-American Development Bank; Washington; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Inter-American Development Bank seeks a PEC Consultant to support project execution in FCCV settings. The role focuses on identifying operations in FCCV contexts, applying FCCV methodologies, and assessing exposure to FCV-related risks across countries and sectors.

The assignment includes documenting constraints, determining costs, and formulating actionable recommendations to strengthen design and execution of IDB-financed operations. Fluency in Spanish and English is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in economics, public policy, development studies or related field.
• Eight+ years of relevant experience in development operations or FCCV contexts.
• Fluency in Spanish and English; knowledge of French/Portuguese is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and document FCCV-related constraints and their operational implications.
• Estimate additional costs of executing IDB-financed operations in FCCV settings.
• Prepare case studies illustrating constraints, responses, and financial effects.
• Develop operational recommendations to strengthen design, implementation and supervision.
• Produce findings to inform fiduciary, financial management and procurement guidance.

Skills

FCCV analysis

Project execution

Policy knowledge

Education

Master's degree in economics or related field

Job description

PEC Consultant - Project Execution in FCCV Settings Job Description PEC Consultant - Project Execution in FCCV Settings City: Washington DC Company: IDB Posting End Date: 10/20/2026

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 seeking a consultant to support the identification, analysis, and documentation of operations implemented in Fragility, Conflict, and Criminal Violence (FCCV) settings. The consultant will apply the Bank's FCCV methodology to assess the extent to which IDB-financed operations are exposed to FCV-related risks and challenges, map operations across countries and sectors, and analyze the implications of operating in these contexts.

The assignment will include identifying good practices, lessons learned, and operational approaches that enhance project implementation and development effectiveness, as well as generating recommendations to strengthen the design and execution of operations in FCV settings.

What you’ll do

• Generate IDB-specific evidence on the incidence, magnitude, and drivers of execution and supervision challenges affecting sovereign-guaranteed investment operations implemented in FCCV pockets
• Estimate the additional costs of executing and supervising IDB-financed operations in FCCV settings.
• Document key FCCV-related constraints, response measures, and their operational and financial implications through case studies.
• Identify and formulate operational recommendations to strengthen the design, implementation, supervision, and evaluation of operations in FCCV contexts.
• Produce findings and recommendations that directly inform IDB fiduciary, financial management, and procurement guidance for FCCV, emergency, and small island developing state contexts.

What you'll need

Education: Master's degree or equivalent advanced degree in economics, public policy, development studies, political science, statistics, geography, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.

Experience: At least eight years of relevant professional experience in the analysis of development operations, project implementation, public investment, or FCCV contexts. Familiarity with IDB operational, procurement, and financial policies is required at least one member of the proposed team.

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.

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

Contract Type: External Products and Services Consultant (PEC)
Length of contract:12 months
Work Location: Remote

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.

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