What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caribbean Country Department - Research 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 Caribbean Countries Department (CCB) and the Research Department (RES) are currently looking for a Caribbean Country Department Research Consultant to manage the behavioral economics hub at CCB, which combines training, dissemination, and implementation of behavioral interventions in the field.
The IDB Behavioral Economics Group generates new ideas to enrich the knowledge base that supports the policy agenda of the Bank and its member countries for achieving sustainable and equitable development in the region. The group carries out activities that serve as inputs to Bank departments, governments, the academic community, and public opinion in the region.
What you’ll do
Some Of The Activities Expected Include
Collaborate and build networks
Communicate and Influence
Focus on Clients
Innovate and Take Risks
Learn Continnuously
Requirements
The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee's life. These benefits include:
At the IDB, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence, and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions.
In our efforts to drive innovation, we intentionally include all voices, cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives.
We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at accommodations@iadb.org.
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 Caribbean Countries Department (CCB) and the Research Department (RES) are currently looking for a Caribbean Country Department Research Consultant to manage the behavioral economics hub at CCB, which combines training, dissemination, and implementation of behavioral interventions in the field.
The IDB Behavioral Economics Group generates new ideas to enrich the knowledge base that supports the policy agenda of the Bank and its member countries for achieving sustainable and equitable development in the region. The group carries out activities that serve as inputs to Bank departments, governments, the academic community, and public opinion in the region.
What you’ll do
Some Of The Activities Expected Include
- Participation in the design and implementation of behavioral interventions.
- Consulting and advising government officials and IDB specialists.
- Evaluation of research proposals and knowledge products.
- Coordination of trainings and other activities.
- Production of working papers, policy briefs, and other knowledge products. The specific outputs and activities will be agreed upon by the fellow and the selection committee prior to the start of the program.
- Education: Master’s in economics. Ph.D. strongly preferred.
- Experience: At least 5 years of relevant experience in Behavioral economics or a related field.
- Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required.
Collaborate and build networks
Communicate and Influence
Focus on Clients
Innovate and Take Risks
Learn Continnuously
Requirements
- 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 consultant Full-Time, 12 months.
The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee's life. These benefits include:
- 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.
- 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.
At the IDB, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence, and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions.
In our efforts to drive innovation, we intentionally include all voices, cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives.
We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at accommodations@iadb.org.
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