Transport Operational Consultant

Inter-American Development Bank; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Leave benefits

Health insurance

Savings plan

Relocation assistance

On-site with telework

Development opportunities

Health services

Amenities

Job summary

Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) invites applications for an international consultant in the Transport Division (TSP) of the Infrastructure Department (INE) in Washington, DC. The role centers on preparing and executing transport projects, knowledge products, and supporting loan processes across Latin America and the Caribbean.

Education and 2–4 years of progressive experience, plus proficiency in Spanish and English, are required.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, architecture, finance, economics, or another related field relevant to the responsibilities of the role.
• Experience: Between 2 and 4 years of progressive experience.
• Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, both oral and written, is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of sector working documents, including the Project Profile (PP), Proposal for Operation Development (POD), and Loan Proposal (LP), together with their annexes, and assist in monitoring and supporting the loan preparation process.
• Review the documents listed above to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and quality of the final product and the proper application of relevant guidelines. Update project-related corporate databases and their corresponding schedules.
• Support the preparation of and participation in missions, including their Terms of Reference, the preparation of memoranda, and the distribution of communications.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical cooperation documents and their corresponding annexes, as well as Project Completion Reports.
• Provide technical, logistical, and administrative support for the organization of seminars, conferences, and meetings.
• Conduct literature reviews in transport and related fields by searching for, analyzing, and selecting articles published in scientific journals, public- and private-sector reports, publications from international organizations, and other sources of knowledge in the sector.
• Prepare inputs and materials for knowledge activities and support their dissemination.
• Participate in a series of operations and activities to identify new business opportunities in the private sector and support the preparation of presentation materials.
• Contribute to the TSP Management Team on activities related with internal and external events, in coordination with other multilaterals and different teams .

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, architecture, finance, economics, or related field

Job description

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

The Transport Division (TSP) is seeking a professional with experience in the preparation and execution of projects and knowledge products, with particular emphasis on the transport sector.

You will work in the Transport Division, which is part of the Infrastructure Department (INE). The team leads the promotion of public policies, the financing of transport projects, and the provision of technical assistance across the region’s transport sector. The Division also contributes through its strategic areas of focus: (i) institutional transformation; (ii) user-centered public transport; (iii) resilience and green infrastructure; (iv) logistics and regional integration; and (v) enabling private investment.

These guidelines also take into account each country's specific characteristics, the importance of regional integration, gender dimensions, and the environmental, social, and fiscal sustainability of its interventions, while emphasizing the importance of increasing public investment and private-sector participation in infrastructure financing. This contributes to expanding available knowledge on transportation and to the preparation and execution of transportation projects in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Research topics are related to the Division's strategic activities.

What you’ll do

• Support the preparation of sector working documents, including the Project Profile (PP), Proposal for Operation Development (POD), and Loan Proposal (LP), together with their respective annexes, and assist in monitoring and supporting the loan preparation process.
• Review the documents listed above to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and quality of the final product and the proper application of relevant guidelines. Update project-related corporate databases and their corresponding schedules.
• Support the preparation of and participation in missions, including their Terms of Reference, the preparation of memoranda, and the distribution of communications.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical cooperation documents and their corresponding annexes, as well as Project Completion Reports.
• Provide technical, logistical, and administrative support for the organization of seminars, conferences, and meetings.
• Conduct literature reviews in transport and related fields by searching for, analyzing, and selecting articles published in scientific journals, public- and private-sector reports, publications from international organizations, and other sources of knowledge in the sector.
• Prepare inputs and materials for knowledge activities and support their dissemination.
• Participate in a series of operations and activities to identify new business opportunities in the private sector and support the preparation of presentation materials.
• Contribute to the TSP Management Team on activities related with internal and external events, in coordination with other multilaterals and different teams .

What you'll need

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, architecture, finance, economics, or another related field relevant to the responsibilities of the role.
• Experience: Between 2 and 4 years of progressive experience.
• Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, both oral and written, is required.

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 Group, 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] .