What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Specialist - External Affairs and Communications 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 Operations Specialist will play a strategic and operational role in supporting the Manager of EXC, driving the department’s vision and priorities forward. This position will also serve as a key liaison between EXC and the Office of the President, ensuring seamless coordination and alignment on the President’s external activities.
We are looking for a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented professional who excels in stakeholder engagement, strategic coordination, and external communications.
What you’ll do
Support Department Operations
International staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement.
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.
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 Operations Specialist will play a strategic and operational role in supporting the Manager of EXC, driving the department’s vision and priorities forward. This position will also serve as a key liaison between EXC and the Office of the President, ensuring seamless coordination and alignment on the President’s external activities.
We are looking for a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented professional who excels in stakeholder engagement, strategic coordination, and external communications.
What you’ll do
Support Department Operations
- Assist the Manager in implementing EXC’s structure, integrating external affairs and communications functions for a cohesive delivery.
- Develop and streamline workflows to enhance efficiency and ensure the effective execution of the department’s activities.
- Serve as a liaison between EXC and the Office of the President, ensuring alignment on the President’s external engagements, including events, missions, and strategic initiatives.
- Coordinate the preparation of agendas, briefings, and talking points for the President’s engagements, collaborating closely with relevant teams.
- Prioritize and plan external engagement activities to strengthen relationships with stakeholders, including civil society, think tanks, and academia.
- Review and strategically prioritize event invitations for the President, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and maximizing impact.
- Oversee logistics and content development for key events and missions, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with institutional priorities.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging and the implementation of impactful communication strategies.
- Utilize tools such as CRM to manage stakeholders, enhance communication workflows, and execute targeted outreach campaigns.
- Education: Master's Degree (or equivalent) in international relations, public affairs, communications, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 4 four years of relevant experience, preferably within a multilateral institution or international organization.
- Familiarity with CRM tools and communication workflows to enhance efficiency and engagement.
- Proven experience engaging with high-level stakeholders, including government officials, civil society organizations, and international partners.
- Strong ability to interact effectively with diverse internal and external clients in a multicultural environment.
- Demonstrated experience in event planning, stakeholder engagement, and external communication.
- Strong ability to coordinate complex activities and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Languages: Proficiency in English is required. Additional knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese or French is preferable.
- 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 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.
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 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.
- Hybrid and flexible work schedules.
- 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: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, Spouse Career Program, 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.
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.
