Economics Principal Advisor – Social Sector – HQ, Washington, D.C

Job title: Economics Principal Advisor – Social Sector – HQ, Washington, D.C

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Job description: Economics Principal Advisor – Social Sector – HQ, Washington, D.C

Background: The Social Sector at the IDB is currently looking for a strategic, people leader and highly motivated individual to be the Sector Economic Advisor, reporting directly to the Sector Manager in the Vice Presidency of Sectors and Knowledge.

The team’s mission: The Social Sector (SCL) is a multidisciplinary team that invests in people as the way to improve lives and overcome the development challenges in the countries we serve. It formulates public policy solutions to reduce poverty and improve the delivery of education, work, social protection, and health services. Our objective is to advance to a more productive and equal region, with equal opportunities for men and women, and greater inclusion of the most vulnerable groups.

What you will do:

• Lead cutting edge research to support an innovative and relevant operational program on Social areas.
• Oversee the strategic direction of the research, multi-annual knowledge agenda and the dissemination strategy of the specific sector.
• Coordinate the formulation and strategic direction of the sector multi-annual knowledge program of analytical studies, in conjunction with the Sector Manager, Division Chiefs and Knowledge Coordinators (KC), and supervise the analytical work of staff and external consultants, assuring high standards of technical quality of the knowledge products.
• Provide support and guidance to the Sector Manager, Division Chiefs and staff working on the Sector Knowledge Program, and coordinates with the Divisions’ Knowledge Coordinators to maximize information exchange and good practices.
• Provide substantial input to the preparation and dissemination of the Sector Framework Documents and other sector’s strategic documents, assuring high standards of technical quality and coordination with other areas of the Bank, multilateral organizations, governments, and academic institutions.
• Coordinate and oversee the department’s knowledge program and its dissemination and represent the Social Sector in the Bank’s Studies and Publications Committee.
• Actively seek the creation of knowledge networks within the Bank, with other development partners, and with research organizations, universities, and public sector institutions within and outside the region.
• Advice the Social Sector divisions to identify critical issues for the Regional Policy Dialogue and promote quality enhancement of this key instrument to strengthen the dialogue with Ministers, Vice-ministers and other high-ranking officials about the most pressing sector issues for the region.
• Provide substantial input to the preparation and dissemination of the sector’s strategic documents, assuring high standards of technical quality and coordination with other areas of the Bank, multilateral organizations, governments and academic institutions.
• Advise Management on the development of strategies, policies, and guidelines for the Bank on social issues, with special focus on adapting to the specific needs of the different borrowing member countries.
• Actively seek to facilitate knowledge exchange between divisions and departments, and to disseminate relevant cutting-edge academic research to relevant specialists in the department and Bank. Approve IDB publications in their division requiring non-SPC peer-review.
• Coordinate with the Department of Research and Chief Economist (RES) to work on joint knowledge products, including RES’ flagship report Development in the Americas.
• Interact with the Vice Presidency of Countries (VPC) on knowledge generation and coordinate Sector Participation in country strategy processes.
• Provide periodic updates to the Knowledge Advisor of VPS/VPS on the implementation of the multiannual knowledge agenda.
• Approve the Sector’s ESW proposals and the publication of knowledge products as defined by the AM-1331.

Qualifications

What you will need:

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 Group.

Education: Ph.D. in Economics, Labor Economics, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Public Policy or other relevant fields.

Experience:

• At least 10 years of relevant experience related to the key responsibilities of the position.
• 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 social issues, preferably on Latin American and Caribbean countries.

Languages: Excellent English and Spanish language proficiency, oral and written, is required. French and Portuguese are a plus.

Expected Values and Behaviors:

The individual is expected to abide by the IDB’s values and behaviors as set forth in the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.

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Opportunity Summary:
Type of contract: Fixed -Term
Length of contract: 3 years
Starting date: As soon as possible
Location: IDB Headquarters in Washington, DC.
Requirements: You must be a citizen of one of the and have no family members currently working at the IDB Group.

Our culture: Our people are committed and passionate about improving lives in Latin-America and the Caribbean, and they get to do what they love in a diverse, collaborative and stimulating work environment. We are the first Latin American and Caribbean development institution to be awarded the EDGE certification, recognizing our strong commitment to gender equality. As an employee you can be part of internal resource groups that connect our diverse community around common interests.

We encourage women, afro-descendants, people of Indigenous origins, and persons with disabilities to apply.

About us: At the IDB, we’re committed to improving lives. Since 1959, we’ve been a leading source of long-term financing for economic, social, and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. We do more than lending though. We partner with our 48-member countries to provide Latin America and the Caribbean with cutting-edge research about relevant development issues, policy advice to inform their decisions, and technical assistance to improve on the planning and execution of projects. For this, we need people who not only have the right skills, but also are passionate about improving lives.

The IDB offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package.

A candidate has been pre-identified for this position and may apply. However, this remains a competitive process and other

qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be duly considered.

Our team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic and its implications for our Region, the IDB Group is reviewing its hiring needs and re-prioritizing its areas of talent acquisition. We encourage candidates to continue to apply to the active postings, yet current job openings may be subject to further decisions in terms of timing of the processes, or other actions, in accordance with business needs. Final hiring decisions may also be conditioned to the candidate’s ability to timely relocate to the post of duty at the moment of starting service. In the event, the selected candidate cannot relocate to the post of duty, the start date may have to be postponed or temporary work agreement ratified, ad-hoc, in accordance with business needs and applicable policies, with the view of having the candidate physically present in the post of duty by July 1 at the latest, should travel regulations permit it.

Expected salary:

Location: Washington DC

Job date: Sat, 01 May 2021 07:58:02 GMT


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