VACANCY: GENDER AND DIVERSITY MAINSTREAMING SUPPORT CONSULTANT
Organisation: Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
Location: Washington, DC, USA
Contract Type: International Consultant (Full-Time)
Contract Duration: 12 months, renewable up to 48 months, subject to eligibility
Application Deadline: 28 October 2026
ABOUT THE IDB GROUP
The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile and passionate people who work together to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Its employees find purpose in an inclusive, collaborative, agile and rewarding environment.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The IDB is seeking an operational consultant to support the strategic-alignment validation process, helping ensure that Bank processes and operations reflect and benefit everyone. This includes supporting the design, use and continuous improvement of AI agents and related tools.
The consultant will also support operational tasks, including technical cooperation preparation and execution, as well as analytical and alignment-related assignments required by the division chief and other team members.
The successful candidate will work in the Gender and Diversity Division (GDI), part of the Social Sector (SCL). The division supports Bank operations, provides policy and strategic guidance, and delivers technical assistance and training.
Learn more about the Gender and Diversity Division.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review project documents at the Eligibility Review Meeting (ERM) and Quality and Risk Review (QRR) stages to identify opportunities to strengthen gender and diversity analysis, including target demographics, actions, beneficiary targeting and results indicators. Participate in ERM, QRR and other relevant project-review meetings.
- Support division specialists and operational teams in assessing strategic alignment and integrating considerations related to women’s economic empowerment and society-wide inclusiveness throughout the project cycle.
- Maintain portfolio databases and monitoring systems covering alignment, activities, indicators and beneficiary disaggregation.
- Prepare analytical, management and corporate reports on portfolio performance, alignment trends and Gender and Diversity Action Plan (GDAP) progress.
- Collaborate with GDI, the Office of Strategic Planning and Development Effectiveness (SPD) and other departments to ensure consistency in alignment methodologies, validation, monitoring and reporting.
- Support the development, testing, implementation and use of analytical tools, dashboards and AI-enabled solutions to strengthen gender and diversity strategic alignment, portfolio monitoring, reporting and knowledge management processes, including the division’s Impact Tracker and related functionalities.
- Deliver training and capacity-building activities on alignment requirements, methodologies, tools and reporting processes.
- Support the preparation and implementation of GDI’s technical cooperation (TC) portfolio and corporate work programme, including annual TC reports, knowledge products, corporate reports and other activities aligned with the division’s priorities.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Education
A master’s degree in Economics, Public Policy, International Development or another field related to the responsibilities of the role.
Experience
- At least five years of progressively responsible experience working in development, finance and equity, particularly gender and/or diversity.
- Deep knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.
- Familiarity with artificial intelligence tools applied to analytical and operational processes is highly desirable, preferably Microsoft Copilot and Copilot agents.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a proactive and highly responsive manner.
- Ability to communicate information effectively through charts and graphs.
- Experience at the IDB is preferred.
Language Requirements
- Proficiency in spoken and written Spanish and English is required.
- Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Citizenship
Applicants must be citizens of one of the IDB’s 48 member countries. Assistance with relocation and visa applications may be offered for the successful candidate and eligible dependants.
View the IDB member countries.
Consanguinity
Applicants must not have family members up to the fourth degree of consanguinity or second degree of affinity, including a spouse, working at IDB, IDB Invest or IDB Lab.
CONTRACT TYPE AND DURATION
This is a full-time international consultancy for an initial period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension up to 48 months, subject to eligibility.
WHAT THE IDB GROUP OFFERS
Benefits include:
- A competitive compensation package.
- Leave and vacation: two days per month of contract, plus gender-neutral parental leave.
- Health insurance: a monthly allowance to supplement the purchase of health insurance.
- Savings plan: a monthly savings plan allowance, depending on the length of the contract.
- Assistance with relocation and visa applications for the successful candidate and their family, where applicable.
- An on-site position with occasional flexibility for teleworking.
- Professional development opportunities, including seminars, one-to-one professional counselling and other learning opportunities.
- Access to a Health Services Center providing preventive care and health education.
- Other office amenities, where available, including a lactation room, daycare centre, gym, bike racks, parking and spouse career support.
OUR CULTURE
At the IDB, employees are encouraged to bring their best and authentic selves to work while finding purpose in their roles. The organisation strives for excellence and recognises the impact of employees’ contributions.
The IDB promotes innovation by including diverse voices, cultivating a sense of belonging and championing fairness. Individuals from underrepresented groups are welcome to contribute their unique perspectives.
Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities participating in the interview process.
For accommodation requests, email [email protected].
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should apply through the official IDB recruitment platform.
Application Deadline: 28 October 2026
Apply now: Visit the official IDB website to access the recruitment platform and search for the position by its title.