We improve lives
IDB Invest is the private sector arm of the IDB Group committed to supporting the sustainable development of Latin America and the Caribbean through the private sector. Our mission is to finance, structure, and mobilize capital for companies and projects that support economic growth, resilience, and long-term development across the region.
IDB Invest operates in 26 countries, structured across four geographic regions and three industry verticals: Infrastructure and Energy, Financial Institutions, and Corporates.
As part of its evolving business model, “Originate to Share,” IDB Invest is expanding its capacity to mobilize private capital and scale development impact across Latin America and the Caribbean, supported by a $3.5 billion capitalization from its shareholders. The model strengthens IDB Invest’s ability to originate high-quality assets, structure innovative financial solutions, and connect global capital with opportunities across the region.
About this position
We are looking for a dynamic, strategic, and results-driven economic opportunities officer to join the Economic Opportunities Advisory eam.
The team provides advisory services focused on fostering inclusive and sustainable economic growth by working with private-sector clients to amplify economic opportunities for all, across multiple spheres:
- Workforce and leadership: promoting equal opportunity in workplaces and management.
- Strategy: supporting clients in developing and strengthening their corporate sustainability strategies.
- Value chains: strengthening supplier diversity, traceability, and access to markets for MSMEs.
- Products and services: expanding product design and service delivery that reach underserved populations.
- Communities: supporting shared value creation through local linkages, innovation, and sustainability.
- Innovative finance: supporting the structuring of innovative financial mechanisms that incentivize and are linked to impact outcomes.
Through our work, we seek to foster coherence and ambition in advancing sustainable development, working towards prosperity and a healthy planet for all demographic groups. Our advisory services work hand-in-hand with IDB Invest financing, helping clients design and implement solutions that unlock new markets, stronger supply chains, and productive workforces, creating measurable business and development value.
The selected candidate will work under the supervision of the director of economic opportunities.
What you’ll do
Business Development and Client Engagement
- In close collaboration with industry divisions and regional teams, identify and scope new advisory opportunities that add value to IDB Invest’s clients and portfolio.
- Support the preparation of client proposals, concept notes, and advisory project designs, ensuring technical soundness and alignment with IDB Invest’s social inclusion goals.
- Manage relationships with clients and implementation partners, ensuring effective communication, timely delivery, and quality control.
- Coordinate closely with other cross-cutting themes teams, blended finance division, and others to ensure a coherent, integrated, and prioritized advisory service offer to clients.
- Conduct social value analyses to identify risks, opportunities, and potential for business and impact value creation.
Advisory Project Implementation
- Define and supervise the technical scope, workplans, and deliverables of advisory projects focused on equal opportunity and sustainability.
- Contribute to the design and facilitation of workshops, training, and capacity-building sessions with clients to foster the adoption of equitable and sustainable practices.
Knowledge, Tools, and Thought Leadership
- Develop and adapt tools, frameworks, and indicators to strengthen advisory quality and measure inclusion impact.
- Conduct research and benchmarking to identify market trends, innovative business models, and emerging practices in equitable business.
- Support knowledge generation and dissemination (case studies, briefs, reports, events) positioning IDB Invest as a thought leader in equitable private-sector development.
Monitoring, Learning, and Reporting
- Support data collection, results monitoring, and donor reporting for inclusion advisory projects.
What you'll need
Education: You hold at least a master’s, MBA, or equivalent in economics, international development, public and/or international affairs, finance, business administration, human resources, communications, engineering, or relevant field.
Experience: At least four (4) years of relevant professional experience in the field of sustainability in private sector companies, consultancies, development institutions.
Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required.
Requirements
Citizenship: Must be eligible to work in job location without the need for sponsorship.
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
National 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.
- 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.
- On-site position with the occasional flexibility of teleworking.
- 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.
Our culture
At the IDB Group, 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.
