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
We are seeking an energetic, versatile, and resourceful individual to join our team in Tokyo. In this role, you will provide essential operational support to the Country Representative and the team, primary focusing on corporate administration tasks within the context of the teamโs objectives.
You will be part of the Office in Asia (ASI), a key component of the Global Partnerships Office (GPS). This team plays a critical role in strengthening and expanding the IDB Groupโs strategic partnerships, resource mobilization initiatives, and collaborative efforts with a strong focus on improving lives in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) โ all aligned with the IDB Groupโs broader strategy and priorities. GPS supports the IDB Groupโs ongoing efforts to transition from a regional leader to a global leader in international development.
The GPS is composed of the Resource Mobilization Division (REM) and the Grants and Co-financing Management Unit (GCM), both located in Washington D.C., as well as the Representations in Asia (ASI) in Tokyo and the Office in Europe (EUR) in Madrid. Together, these teams work to advance the IDB Groupโs mission to foster sustainable development across regions while elevating its global impact.
What youโll do
The new consultant will be responsible for coordinating tasks within ASI team under the supervision of the Bankโs Representative in Asia ensuring alignment with the GPSโs work plan and the IDB Group strategy and priorities.
The key activities include:
- Monitor and support the progress of ASI team members' individual goals ensuring their integration into the officeโs strategic objectives for boosting mobilization of resources, bolstering delivery and dissemination of knowledge and building cooperative relationships with donors and other stakeholders in Japan.
- Oversee the execution of the officeโs administrative tasks, monitoring the progress and providing guidance to the administrative personnel to better align these tasks with the officeโs strategic objectives.
- Support the design and organization of seminars, conferences, workshops and other outreach events focused on Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) affairs, as well as key inter-regional development topics of importance for LAC and Asia serving as a knowledge hub in Asia to offer opportunities for learning and knowledge sharing.
- Participate in planning exercises to design new strategies for addressing the officeโs priority issues. Advise the Representative on the effective implementation of these strategies.
- Assist ASI team members in developing knowledge and learning plans that address business needs of identify opportunities for improvement, in coordination with the GPS.
- Engage in daily communications with the GPS to better align the officeโs activities with the strategic priorities of the GPS and other divisions at the headquarters.
What you'll need
โข Education: Master's*** degree (or equivalent advanced degree) in business administration, international relations, international development, law, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.
โข Experience: At least 5 years of progressive experience in roles such as office management, coordination, or similar positions, with a proven track record of effective team management and operational oversight.
โข Languages: Proficiency in English. Japanese, Korean and Spanish as desirable languages.
***Equivalent combination of education and experience means that relevant professional experience can be substituted for education in the related professional discipline (ratio of two years of work experience for each year of studies).
Requirements
โข Citizenship: You are either a citizen of Japan or a citizen of one of our 48-member countries with residency or legal permit to work in Japan.
โข 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 consultant Full-Time, 6 months (up to 36 months).
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
-Leave 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.
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 well-being: Access to our Health Services Center that provides preventive care and health education for employees.
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.