- Provide technical inputs and support the IDB President's in relevant internal and external fora as needed. This includes talking points, whitepapers, blogs, commentary, or others.
- In close collaboration with the Office of the Presidency, the Communications Division, and other key internal stakeholders, ensure that pertinent public communication materials incorporate the President's and the IDB Group's views.
- Interface between the President and governments, international organizations, civil society, and other external organizations, while liaising with all internal departments as necessary to ensure a smooth and efficient coordination.
- Help identify pertinent global and regional platforms (such as conferences, workshops, etc.) to engage with key audiences and stakeholders and promote the President's and IDB's strategy.
- In collaboration with internal stakeholders and the office of the Presidency, identify emerging issues to position the President and IDB as thought leader.
- Education: Master's degree in Economics, International Relations, Public Policy, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role. A PhD is a plus.
- Experience: At least 10 years of progressive experience in the field of economics or international relations. You are recognized as a leader and authority among peers in the field. You have a shown experience in similar positions, preferably in Latin America or the Caribbean, including broad experience, at a similar level, in coordinating multidisciplinary teams to develop complex projects in a matrix structure environment, with strong technical background.
- You combine strong intellectual leadership with: a) a track record of successfully designing or/and implementing projects and programs in the areas described above, and b) broad experience in working with knowledge networks and knowledge dissemination and management.
- Publications: significant publication record on economic, public policy and social issues, preferably on Latin American and Caribbean countries.
- Languages: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English is required. Working knowledge of one of the other Bank official languages (Spanish, French or Portuguese) is highly desirable.
- Learn continuously
- Collaborate and share knowledge
- Focus on clients
- Communicate and influence
- Innovate and try new things
- Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48member 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.
- International staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement.
- A competitive compensation package, including an annual base salary expressed on a netoftax 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.
- Hybrid and flexible work schedules.
- Health and wellbeing: 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 perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, Spouse Career Program, and others.
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Senior Advisor, Strategic Affairs - Washington, United States - Inter-American Development Bank
Description
Inter-American Development Bank
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.
About this position
We are looking for a strategic and highly experienced Senior Advisor, Strategic Affairs.
In this capacity, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the positioning of the IDB President and the IDB Group.
You will be part of the Executive Communication Team; a vibrant group whose main responsibility is to support the communications of the Office of the President, and the IDB's Executive Team, contribute to develop the Bank's executive communications priorities, and develop cross-cutting messages to help position the IDB Group based on those priorities.
The Executive Communications Team is part of the Communications Division, a key team that provides advice, expertise, and tools for dissemination and communication planning and execution, to position IDB's brand, work, and development opportunities in the Latin American and Caribbean Region with internal and external partners.
What you'll do:
The IDB Group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee's life
These benefits include:
At the IDB Group, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work, willing to try new approaches without fear, and where they are accountable and rewarded for their actions.
We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and encourage women, LGBTQ+ people, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job interview process.If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at to request reasonable accommodation to complete this application.
Our Human Resources Team reviews carefully every application.About the IDB Group
The IDB Group, composed of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IDB Lab, offers flexible financing solutions to its member countries to finance economic and social development through lending and grants to public and private entities in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The Inter-American Development Bank is devoted to improving lives.
Established in 1959, the IDB is a leading source of long-term financing for economic, social, and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The IDB also conducts cutting-edge research and provides policy advice, technical assistance, and training to public and private sector clients throughout the region.
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