Inter-American Development Bank · 2 days ago
Evaluation Lead Specialist
Washington, DC
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expThe Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group is dedicated to improving lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. They are seeking an experienced professional to join their leadership team as a Lead Evaluation Specialist, responsible for designing and leading evaluations related to IDB Invest programs and operations, and supporting the development of a strong self-evaluation system.
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Responsibilities
Lead Evaluations: Design and lead, or support as a senior team member, complex evaluations on topics related to the development effectiveness of: (i) IDB Invest programs and operations, (ii) IDB programs and operations focused on private-sector development, and (iii) IDB Invest corporate issues
Support the IDB Invest Self-Evaluation System: Support the development of a strong self-evaluation system, notably by reviewing and validating management self-evaluations of IDB Invest operations and IDB operations focused on private-sector development, particularly lines of credit. Contribute to developing guidelines for self-assessments and validation of credit lines and provide comments on guidelines for self-assessments and validation of IDB investment loans, with a focus on private-sector development operations
Establish a Constructive Dialogue with Management on Evaluation and Validation Work: Interact with and build relationships with IDB Invest operational staff and, when relevant, IDB staff. Together with OVE’s Director, the Corporate Cluster Leader and other members of OVE, engage with management throughout the evaluation cycle, including at the conceptualization stage, implementation, and presentation of findings. Ensure a transparent, constructive dialogue that fosters accountability and mutual learning while maintaining OVE’s independence
Contribute to Outreach: Engage with IDB Group staff and clients, evaluation offices in partner institutions, academic and research institutions, and other relevant stakeholders to further knowledge sharing and the development of evaluation capacity
Support OVE’s Mission: Contribute to other activities aimed at furthering OVE’s mission and improving the quality of its work, notably by providing technical or methodological advice; providing guidance to and mentoring junior staff, research fellows, and consultants; leading or contributing to the development of other evaluation products; and actively participating in ad hoc working groups and other OVE initiatives
Qualification
Required
You must hold a master's degree in economics, finance, business or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role
At least 6 years of relevant and progressive substantive experience
Proficiency in English and one of the other Bank official languages (Spanish, French or Portuguese) is required
Experience with quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods, including statistical and econometric analysis, structured literature reviews, portfolio analysis, theories of change, and comparative case studies
Outstanding writing skills: ability to convey complex concepts through well-structured, simple, convincing messages
Effective communication in multicultural and politically sensitive environments
Strong personal maturity, balanced judgment, and ability to build and maintain partnerships with colleagues and counterparts
Ability to lead teams, mentor junior colleagues, and work collaboratively and proactively
Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to deliver complex, high-quality analytical work on time
You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries
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
Preferred
PhD strongly preferred in economics, finance, business or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role
Preferably 15 years of experience, including a mix of economic development and non-sovereign financial investments
Experience at IDB Invest or in private-sector arms of other MDBs is strongly preferred
Familiarity with applying artificial intelligence tools (particularly text analytics and machine learning) to conduct evaluative work is a plus
Demonstrated knowledge of the development challenges facing Latin American and Caribbean countries is an important plus
Experience with or exposure to the operational strategies, policies, procedures, and performance standards of IDB Invest (or another international financial institution) is also a plus
Experience with leading teams in conducting analytical or evaluative work
Experience with non-sovereign private-sector investment in developing countries with a focus on finance, manufacturing, infrastructure, climate, and synergies between the public and private sectors
Experience working with, or exposure to, portfolio data of IDB Invest, or other international financial institutions and with methodologies for evaluation of private-sector operations
Benefits
A competitive compensation package, including an annual base salary expressed on a net-of-tax 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.
On-site position with the occasional flexibility of teleworking.
Health and well-being: 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 (country specific): Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, Spouse Career Program, and others.
Company
Inter-American Development Bank
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.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25.66MKey Investors
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2022-10-06Debt Financing· $25.66M
Leadership Team
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