Development Effectiveness Consultant

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated, and committed professional to contribute to strengthening the impact of the Inter-American Development Bank’s (IDB) Productivity, Trade and Innovation Sector (PTI) operations by supporting operations throughout their design, implementation, and closure.

You will work in the Management Support Office within the Productivity, Trade and Innovation Sector (PTI). The PTI Sector strengthens the competitiveness and productivity of Latin America and the Caribbean through financial and non-financial instruments that maximize trade integration, investment, technological innovation, and sustainable productive development. Its areas of work include trade facilitation, export promotion, investment attraction, competitiveness, technological development, entrepreneurship, science, creative industries, sustainable agriculture, agrifood systems, food security, and tourism.

• Support the rollout and implementation of the Bank’s Development Effectiveness Policy Framework within PTI, contributing to its consistent application and compliance across all operations.
• Contribute to improving the performance of PTI projects throughout the project cycle by identifying opportunities for improvement and supporting team leaders from project design through implementation and closure.
• Provide technical guidance and quality assurance support in the preparation of key project approval documentation, including theories of change, logical frameworks, results matrices, DEM/sgDelta, and monitoring plans.
• Support the preparation and review of economic analyses, ensuring the use of appropriate methodologies, robust data sources, and clear articulation of key assumptions and risks.
• Provide technical support on economic regulation and governance aspects of sector projects, including regulatory and institutional frameworks, tariff structures, affordability and subsidy mechanisms, regulatory risks, and governance arrangements.
• Design and deliver training and capacity-building activities for internal and external stakeholders on development effectiveness, Bank tools, project design, monitoring and evaluation, analytical methods, and emerging areas of practice.
• Lead the systematic curation, synthesis, and strategic use of operational lessons at the sector level, promoting their effective integration into project design and implementation across the PTI portfolio.
• Contribute to identifying opportunities and developing the methodological design of impact evaluations for the PTI portfolio, including the definition of evaluation questions, indicators, and evaluation strategies.
• Support the implementation of impact evaluations, data management and analysis, and the dissemination of findings and recommendations to inform decision-making and the design of future operations.
• Provide technical support to teams in the preparation of analytical and knowledge products, including impact evaluations, and contribute to their effective dissemination.

Education: Master’s degree in Economics, Public Policy, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.

Experience: At least 5 years of progressive experience in international settings, related to program evaluation, applied economics, and economic development, or an equivalent combination of academic training and professional experience. Experience in the design and implementation of projects related to productivity, trade, and innovation will be particularly valued. Demonstrated experience in developing high-quality analytical products, evaluation strategies, and knowledge management is also expected, along with strong communication and dissemination skills.

Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, both 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. We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents).
Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.

• A competitive compensation package.
• Leaves and vacations: 2 days per month of contract + gender-neutral parental leave.
• Health Insurance: The IDB Group provides a monthly allowance to supplement 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.
• On-site position with the occasional flexibility of teleworking.
• Development support: We offer learning opportunities to boost your professional profile, such as seminars, 1:1 professional counseling, and much more.
• Health and well-being: Access to our Health Services Center that provides preventive care and health education for employees.
• Other office amenities (as available): Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, spouse career support, and others.