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About this position

The Environmental and Social Solutions Division (VPS/ESG) of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is responsible for promoting the environmental and social sustainability of IDB-financed operations and ensuring compliance with the Bank’s environmental and social policies. VPS/ESG specialists provide technical guidance to project teams, borrowers, and executing agencies throughout project preparation, due diligence, and supervision, while generating and applying knowledge to strengthen environmental and social performance.

VPS/ESG seeks a highly skilled Innovation, Technology & Knowledge Management Consultant to directly support the Head of the Innovation and Technology Group. The consultant will help manage and improve the Division’s digital platforms, organize and govern technical knowledge, translate operational needs into digital solutions, and communicate results effectively. The role will also coordinate technology and knowledge-management initiatives, strengthen data quality and accessibility, support process automation, and promote the responsible adoption of emerging technologies across VPS/ESG.

What you’ll do

1. Digital Platforms, Knowledge Management & Information Governance

Support the management and continuous improvement of the ESG Hub (VPS/ESG’s intranet), ezShare, and other internal platforms. Oversee content lifecycle management, organize technical content, structure repositories, standardize metadata, and establish workflows for reviewing, publishing, retaining, and disposing of information. Help ensure that VPS/ESG’s information is accurate, accessible, searchable, and prepared for use by specialists, institutional platforms, and AI-enabled tools.

2. Digital Tools, Content & User Adoption

Contribute to the development and enhancement of VPS/ESG systems and tools, including ESG Compass (information management system), ESG Hub, ezShare, ES GeoHub (GIS tool), and related solutions. Help to gather user requirements, translate technical information into clear digital content, and support information architecture, usability, accessibility, testing, documentation, and adoption. Develop presentations, guidance materials, narratives, and other communication products that explain tools, processes, and results to different audiences.

3. Innovation, Automation & Digital Transformation

Support the design, development, and implementation of innovation initiatives, including AI solutions, identify opportunities to automate and standardize workflows, prepare and validate knowledge sources, define functional requirements, support terms of reference, and help ensure that digital solutions address operational needs and generate measurable value for VPS/ESG.

4. Strategic Coordination, Analysis & Project Support

Provide strategic support to VPS/ESG’s Innovation and Technology Group by coordinating requirements, deliverables, reviews, and follow-up across initiatives. Conduct data validation, comparative analyses, and progress reporting to support decision-making. Coordinate with the External Affairs and Communications Department (DCC), the Technology and Transformation Department (TTD), the Knowledge and Learning Division (KLD), project teams, vendors, and other stakeholders to align solutions with institutional standards and integrate technical, operational, communicational, and knowledge-management perspectives.

What you'll need

Education: Bachelor's degree in computer sciences, information technology, digital marketing, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role. Specialized training in information management, UX/UI design, SharePoint, automation, or information architecture is highly desirable.

Experience: At least 2 years of progressive experience in digital transformation, UX/UI design, SharePoint platform.

Languages: Proficiency in English and Spanish, 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 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, 12 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.
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.

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 [email protected].

Innovation, Technology & Knowledge Management Consultant