Corporate services consultant
JOB DETAIL
Post of Duty: Washington D.C.
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 objective of the consultancy is to support the Access to Information Section (SEC/ATI), which is part of the Office of the Secretary (SEC) of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in carrying out the tasks that the Section is performing in the context of implementation of the IDB’s New Access to Information Policy (AIP). To this end, the services to be provided under this temporary consultancy will cover the following areas, among others: (i) strengthening and consolidation of the coordination network within the Bank; (ii) ongoing training for personnel with broad coverage at all levels of the Bank; (iii) Policy dissemination and promotion; (iv) participation in creation and compilation of indicators; and (v) regulatory fine-tuning.
We are looking for an experienced, motivated and innovative Corporate Services Consultant. You will work in SEC/ATI. This team is responsible for the following functions, among others:
- Coordinate the implementation of the Policy with the various departments and units.
- Establish the guidelines and protocols needed for effective implementation of the AIP.
- Create monitoring and evaluation systems to ensure that documents are being properly classified.
- Provide support to the vice presidencies, departments, and units in the classification of information.
- Provide support to the Access to Information Committee (AIC) regarding AIP implementation.
- Coordinate responses to requests for information with the Public Information Center (PIC).
- Support SEC in its function as secretariat of the AIC and the External Review Panel.
What you’ll do
- Compile and systematize international jurisprudence on Access to Information as well as international best practices on the subject that can be used as an input for the implementation of AIP and its regulatory framework.
- Perform analysis and present proposals to resolve any new AIP implementation issues with a view to strengthening coordination with the Bank’s various units and departments.
- Provide legal-technical assistance and analysis related to Access to Information issues on agreements or contracts performed by the IDB, as well as requests submitted to the Independent Consultation and Investigation Mechanism (MICI) to investigate allegations that the Bank has failed to comply with the AIP.
- Participate in the preparation and drafting of the AIP Annual Report and presentations to the AIC and the Board.
- Provide drafting for the AIP Guidelines and procedures for the application of the AIP’s standards for use by Bank staff. Coordinate activities with the Bank’s internal stakeholders to strengthen the coordination of tasks for SEC/ATI’s implementation of the AIP.
- Contribute to Bank staff training and development to ensure proper understanding and application of the AIP. In this regard, participate in the design and definition of contents and materials of the training programs that SEC/ATI conducts with Bank staff, especially related to the Public.
- Contribute to action plans for the Bank’s Access to Information/transparency initiatives, specifically related to the International Aid Transparency Index (IATI) and other cross-departmental activities.
- Participate in the process of preparing and implementing indicators that will make it possible to measure the effectiveness of AIP implementation and the impact of information disclosure across the Bank.
- Participate in activities to coordinate the development of the Agenda items of the IFIs Working Group annual meeting on Access to Information and Stakeholder’s Engagement.
- Support SEC/ATI in its work to support SEC in its capacity as Technical Secretariat of the AIC and the External Review Panel.
What you’ll need
- Education: Master’s in public policies, international law, administrative law, international affairs, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.
- Experience: At least 5 years of relevant professional experience with responsibilities in the public sector or international organizations working on development and/or implementation of access to information laws, policy framework, transparency, integrity issues, or related areas.
- Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.
- Learn continuously.
- Collaborate and share knowledge.
- Focus on clients.
- Communicate and influence.
- Innovate and try new things.
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
- Type of contract: International Consultant Full-Time.
- Length of contract: 18 months.
- Work Location: On site.
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 packages.
- Leaves and vacations: 2 days per month of contract + gender- neutral parental leave.
- Health Insurance: the IDB Group provides a monthly allowance for 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.
- Hybrid and flexible work schedules.
- Development support: We offer learning opportunities to boost your professional profile such as seminars, 1:1 professional counseling, and much more.
- Health and wellbeing: Access to our Health Services Center which provides preventive care and health education for all employees.
- Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, and others.
Our culture
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.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) are at the center of our organization. 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 [email protected] 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.
About IDB
We work to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Through financial and technical support for countries working to reduce poverty and inequality, we help improve health and education and advance infrastructure. Our aim is to achieve development in a sustainable, climate-friendly way. With a history dating back to 1959, today we are the leading source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean. We provide loans, grants, and technical assistance; and we conduct extensive research. We maintain a strong commitment to achieving measurable results and the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability.
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