We improve lives
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 Research Department (RES) develops economic research and analytical tools that inform policy dialogue and the Bank’s work in Latin America and the Caribbean. Its macroeconomic research examines regional and country-level developments and the implications of external shocks, macroeconomic policies, and structural change. The research assistant will contribute to the design and implementation of applied research in macroeconomics.
What you’ll do
- Compile, clean, document, and update macroeconomic datasets, including country-level and time-series indicators from official and other recognized sources.
- Conduct descriptive, statistical, and econometric analysis of macroeconomic questions relevant to Latin America and the Caribbean, including growth, inflation, fiscal policy, external adjustment, commodity shocks, or international finance, as assigned.
- Develop reproducible code, charts, tables, and technical documentation for research projects, policy notes, presentations, and departmental outputs.
- Review relevant macroeconomic literature and summarize methods and findings that inform the research design.
- Contribute to the preparation and revision of research papers and presentations, and discuss results and data limitations with the research team.
- Track agreed research tasks and deliverables and coordinate input with economists and other collaborators as needed.
What you'll need
Education: Bachelor’s degree in economics or a related quantitative field. A master’s degree in economics or a related field is preferred.
Experience: A minimum of 2 years of related experience.
Languages: Proficiency in English, proficiency in Spanish is a plus.
Strong grounding in macroeconomic theory and applied quantitative research, with interest or experience in Latin American and Caribbean macroeconomic issues.
Experience working with macroeconomic time-series or panel data and applying statistical or econometric methods. Familiarity with methods such as forecasting, vector autoregressions, or panel-data analysis is an advantage.
Proficiency in at least one statistical programming environment such as Stata, R, Python, MATLAB, or EViews, with the ability to produce well-documented and reproducible work.
Ability to communicate research findings clearly in English. Spanish or another official language of the Bank is an advantage.
Ability to manage assigned research tasks independently while collaborating closely with economists and other researchers.
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
International consultant Full-Time, 6 months (up to 48 months, subject to eligibility).
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 to supplement the purchase of health insurance.
- 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.
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.
