Operations Sr. Consultant

Operations Sr. Consultant

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About This Position

CSD/CCS is looking for an experienced professional with experience in climate change policy and finance to support the deployment of the IDB Climate Linked Incentive Mechanism for Ambition (IDB CLIMA). As a consultant, you will support the IDB CLIMA Pilot Program team lead and the rest of the climate change division in the operationalization of the Pilot Program, including the design of the first pilot projects, research activities, impact indicators, performance indicators, their respective monitoring frameworks, the design of adaptation and resilience-driven investment loans, collaborating with relevant areas to design and implement an enhanced monitoring evaluation and learning (MEL) framework, as well as in working with other relevant stakeholders within the IDB Group, the IDB Constituency, and external partners such as the MDB Working Group on Adaptation.

In 2023, the IDB became the first multilateral development bank to offer a financing tool that rewards countries for achieving nature and climate objectives. The Biodiversity and Climate-Linked Incentive Mechanism for Ambition (IDB CLIMA) is an innovative financial approach that rewards borrowers for achieving nature and climate objectives. The reward is provided in the form of a grant, in the amount of 5% of the IDB loan principal. Disbursement of the grant will take place once the achievement of an operation's three Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) has been independently verified. These KPIs will measure borrowers' progress in terms of the IDB CLIMA Pilot Program's three Specific Objectives: i) the achievement of climate and biodiversity goals through sectoral investment programs; ii) the improvement of the capacity to identify and design sectoral investments that mainstream climate and/or nature-positive interventions to achieve scale; and iii) the creation or improvement of climate and/or biodiversity monitoring, reporting and verification capabilities within the sector and/or governing bodies. The GTF – a framework for assessing the institutional capacities of borrowers with respect to climate and/or biodiversity – provides the vertical logic of the IDB CLIMA Pilot Program. Its purpose is to diagnose, guide, and offer tailored support in line with borrowers' capacities and needs, and coupled with an Assessment Questionnaire, will be key in designing IDB CLIMA operations and identifying their respective ambitious, relevant and impactful KPIs.

You will work for the Climate Change Solutions Division ("CSD/CCS"), which is part of the Climate Change and Sustainability Sector ("CSD"). This team is responsible for advising IDB management and developing policies, strategies, operational guidelines, and programs on issues relevant to the sector, as well as related areas. In addition, CSD carries out relevant sector research, analytical work, sector practices and case studies on climate change and sustainability. As a division of CSD, CSD/CCS provides support: (i) in the mainstreaming of climate change in the actions and operations of the IDB group and (ii) in the mainstreaming of climate change in the regional countries of the IDB group through support to the ministries of environment, planning, and economy and finance of the region. Both axes share the objective of strengthening climate policy at the subnational, national, and regional levels.

What You'll Do

• Support IDB CLIMA related activities in coordination with internal stakeholders of the IDB, including in the Vice Presidency for Countries, the Vice Presidency for Sectors, and other relevant areas including the Office of Strategic Planning and Development Effectiveness.
• Advise on technical and policy-related issues concerning NbS and the identification and design of relevant impact indicators as well as methodologies and approaches for the reporting of relevant interventions.
• Advise and support project teams and external stakeholders in the development of IDB CLIMA pilot projects.
• Support relevant CCS efforts related to the identification, assessment, design, development, and improvement of effective environmental and adaptation indicators tied to the Bank's Impact Framework.
• Support relevant CCS efforts related to the identification and assessment of investment framework (IF) indicators, emphasizing long-term adaptation outcomes.
• Advise internal and external stakeholders on the identification and deployment of systems to enable sector-driven investments at scale in relation to KPI #2 under the IDB CLIMA Pilot Program Objectives, in mitigation, adaptation, and biodiversity.
• Advise internal and external stakeholders on the creation of sector driven impact reporting and MRV type systems in relation to KPI #3 under the IDB CLIMA Pilot Program Objectives, in mitigation, adaptation, and biodiversity.
• Coordinate with IDB HQ and country teams to support institutional and operational support tied to the development of effective coordinated environments to mainstream nature and climate policy with a focus on the operationalization of NDC, NBSAP. NAPs. As well as LTS and other relevant domestic policy instruments.
• Participate in design missions, capacity building workshops, and supervision visits.
• Participate in applied research to support the deployment and improvement of the IDB CLIMA Pilot Program.
• Prepare inputs for cross sector strategic documents, institutional strategies, country strategies, private sector strategic documents.

What You'll Need

• Education: Master's degree or equivalent in environmental engineering, environmental sciences, environmental policy, public policy, political science, or international development with a focus on environment

• Experience: At least 10 years of relevant professional experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience in finance, business administration, sustainability finance, environmental policy, impact evaluation, international development sustainable infrastructure, ecosystem services, climate change, nature loss, audit, public policy, environmental management, conservation, forestry, or other related subjects. Understanding climate adaptation finance, as well as project management principles is highly desirable. Experience working with MDB, government agencies in LAC is a must.

• Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.

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.

Type Of Contract And Duration

• Consultant: International consultant: International consultant Full-Time, 12 months (up to 36 months).

If international, Headquarters (Washington, D.C), whereas if national 100% remotely from place of residence of selected candidate and services are expected to be provided from a country where the IDB Group has offices.

What We Offer

• 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.

Our Culture

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.