Long-Term Consultant – DEI Officer
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Post of duty: Washington DC
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
We are looking for a vibrant and detail-loving individual to contribute strategically to our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging efforts! Join us in crafting an inclusive workplace culture that celebrates diversity and fosters belonging. You'll team up with our awesome DEI HR team, bringing to life our exciting DEIB Framework for 2023-2028. Let's make work a place where everyone feels valued and heard!
Specifically, with our Employee Resource Groups, you will organize days of recognition celebrations, lead DEI projects (e.g. EDGE re-certification) and direct learning activities, workshops, communication pieces and other inspiring DEIB initiatives.
Reporting directly to the DEI Advisor, you will work in the Leadership and Employee Development Division, part of the Human Resources Department (HRD), and in close collaboration with other HRD functions. The Human Resources Department is responsible for the administration and development of the human capital of the IDB Group. The main functions of the department include managing the entire employee lifecycle, overseeing the implementation of the People Strategy, and implementing programs and methodologies in direct support of the IDB's mission. HRD is also dedicated to deliver human centered experiences and strategically partnering with professionals who are passionate about improving lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Working with us, you will be surrounded by a diverse group of people who have years of experience in all types of development fields, including transportation, health, gender and diversity, communications, and much more.
What You’ll Do
Work with the DEI Advisor and the DEI Specialist and collaborate closely with other partners and stakeholders to develop systems and analyses for measuring inclusion and diversity in the workplace and the effectiveness of DEI initiatives.Lead HRD work with the Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), collaborate on their yearly work plan, facilitate ongoing communication, co-plan events to celebrate diversity and inclusion.In collaboration with the ERGs, organize International Days of Recognition events and communication material.Plan and prepare DEI related events, workshops, meetings and consultations which include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc. Analize data in support of DEI targets, analyzing datasets and results and developing approaches to utilize data for decision making. Contribute to identifying priorities and issues to be addressed and proposing concrete follow-up actions to enable a more equitable, inclusive and diverse work environment.
What You'll Need
Education: Bachelor’s degree or Master's (or equivalent advanced degree) in Social Sciences, Human Resources, International Development, Management, Business Administration, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role. Experience: 7 years of relevant and progressive professional experience or Master’s + 5 year of experience Languages: Proficiency in English.
Key Skills
Learn continuously.Collaborate and share knowledge.Focus on clients.Communicate and influence.Innovate and try new things.
Requirements
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.
Type of contract and duration
Type of contract: International Consultant Full-Time. Length of contract: 24 months.Work Location: On site.
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.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.
Our culture
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.
About The IDB Group
The IDB Group, composed of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IDB Lab offers flexible financing solutions to its member countries to finance economic and social development through lending and grants to public and private entities in Latin America and the Caribbean.
About IDB
We work to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Through financial and technical support for countries working to reduce poverty and inequality, we help improve health and education and advance infrastructure. Our aim is to achieve development in a sustainable, climate-friendly way. With a history dating back to 1959, today we are the leading source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean. We provide loans, grants, and technical assistance; and we conduct extensive research. We maintain a strong commitment to achieving measurable results and the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability.
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Additional Information
External Opening Date: Apr 18, 2024External Closing Date: May 2, 2024External Contact Email: hrsc@iadb.orgExternal Contact Name: HR Service Center Job Field: Technical Support
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