What are the responsibilities and job description for the Generative AI Technical Lead Consultant position at Inter-American Development Bank?
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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 Inter-American Development Bank is seeking a technical Lead with extensive experience in designing and implementing AI system architectures and solutions. The ideal candidate will ensure these systems are scalable, efficient, and capable of handling complex tasks. You will work in the GEN AI product team which is part of the technology department to lay the groundwork to support the different GEN AI needs of the Bank.
What you’ll do
International Consultant: International consultant Full-Time, 12 months. Contract may be extended up to 36 months based on business requirements and consultant's performance.
What we offer
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.
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 diversity@iadb.org to request reasonable accommodation to complete this application.
Our Human Resources Team reviews carefully every application.
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 Inter-American Development Bank is seeking a technical Lead with extensive experience in designing and implementing AI system architectures and solutions. The ideal candidate will ensure these systems are scalable, efficient, and capable of handling complex tasks. You will work in the GEN AI product team which is part of the technology department to lay the groundwork to support the different GEN AI needs of the Bank.
What you’ll do
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to help set the technical direction for the implementation and support of GEN AI Solutions
- Offer technical guidance and recommend improvement opportunities for GEN AI technology and supporting infrastructure
- Implement changes to mitigate risks and address challenges associated with generative AI applications.
- Conduct pilots and explorative efforts to test hypothesis related to GEN AI technology
- Collaborate within a team environment, coaching and upskilling team members.
- Work with GEN AI Team to convert complex business requirements into solid technical solutions.
- Develop and maintain a deep understanding of generative AI technologies and their potential applications.
- Ensure the ethical use of generative AI in accordance with organizational policies and industry best practices.
- Validate and verify the accuracy of generated content and recommend compliant tools for use with non-public or confidential information.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, AI, or a related field.
- Experience: At least five years of professional experience in AI, machine learning, or related fields, with a focus on generative models. Proven track record of leading/collaborating with technical teams and delivering AI-driven projects; and strong understanding of ethical considerations in AI and experience with regulatory compliance. Knowledge in: Machine and Deep Learning; Vector and Graph Databases; Natural Language Processing and Data Management; C# and Python; Cloud AWS and Azure; MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint.
- Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.
- 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.
International Consultant: International consultant Full-Time, 12 months. Contract may be extended up to 36 months based on business requirements and consultant's performance.
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.
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 diversity@iadb.org to request reasonable accommodation to complete this application.
Our Human Resources Team reviews carefully every application.
