Consultant to coordinate and monitor the Aging Facility

n n n Consultant to coordinate and monitor the Aging Facility n nn Consultant to coordinate and monitor the Aging Facility nn nn Background of this search: nn nn The Social Protection and Health Division (SPH) is looking for a consultant to support the dialogue and knowledge sharing within the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region and collaborate with experts and stakeholders outside the region, coordinate and supervise the quality and relevance of the analytic work and contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of the Aging Facility: Strengthening Capacity for Health, Long-Term Care and Social Services, and assist in the execution of technical assistance programs and the development of partnerships to help in their implementation.

nn nn The team’s mission: nn nn The Social Sector (SCL) is a multidisciplinary team convinced that investing in people is the way to improve lives and overcome the development challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Jointly with the countries in the region, the Social Sector formulates public policy solutions to reduce poverty and improve the delivery of education, work, social protection, and health services.

The objective is to advance a more productive region, with equal opportunities for men and women, and greater inclusion of the most vulnerable groups.

nn nn The Social Protection and Health Division (SPH) is tasked with the preparation and supervision of IDB operations in borrowing member countries in the areas of social protection (safety nets and transfers and services for social inclusion which include: early childhood development, youth programs, care services for dependency, among others), health (health capital investment strategies, health networks strengthening, health system financing, organization and performance, etc.) and nutrition.

nn nn The Social Protection and Health Division (SPH) is currently looking for a consultant to support the dialogue and knowledge sharing within LAC region and collaborate with experts and stakeholders outside the region, coordinate and supervise the quality and relevance of the analytic work and contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of the Aging Facility: Strengthening Capacity for Health, Long-Term Care and Social Services, and assist in the execution of technical assistance programs and the development of partnerships to help in their implementation.

Focus will be on technical assistance activities in Latin America and the Caribbean supporting (i) dialogue and knowledge sharing in the LAC region in the area of long-term care; (ii) fostering the development of sustainable products and services and (iii) disseminating knowledge and upgrading government capacities in the long-term care area throughout the region.

nn nn What you’ll do: nn Work as a consultant in the Social Protection and Health Division.

Support in the design and the execution of advisory services funded by the AFD and the IDB and future developments of the Aging Facility.

Identify suitable projects in coordination with SPH Specialists to be supported by the Aging Facility funded by AFD and the IDB.

Assist in facilitating an effective communication and coordination with partners in the region and with the donor of the Facility, the French Development Agency (AFD).

Support the execution of advisory services projects including writing terms of references, identifying consultants for projects, reviewing project related materials, conducting case studies, producing fact sheets, monitoring project milestones, evaluating project results, managing design, execution, and evaluation of pilots, drafting individual technical cooperation and preparing project disbursement requirements.

Support the preparation of conferences such as seminars, forums and workshops to share knowledge and experiences in sectors related to long-term care and the Aging Facility.

Support the development of a knowledge, communications and outreach strategy to capture and share the lessons learned from events and pilot projects and lead to replication at scale.

Contribute to the production of annual reports and documentation related to the Aging Facility funded by AFD and the IDB.

Coordinate junior consultants hired locally when necessary in the countries where technical operation support will take place.

nn What you’ll need: nn 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 Group.

Education: Master’s degree in public health, public policy, economics, business administration, finance, international development, social policy, or another relevant field or equivalent.

Experience: At least of (5) years of relevant professional experience or the equivalent of education and experience.

Languages: Ability to read, write and speak Spanish and English is required, knowledge of French is desirable.

nn Core and Technical Competencies:   nn Capacity to work independently.

Project Management and monitoring skills.

Ability to design and produce analytical reports.

Ability for multidisciplinary work.

Ability and willingness to work with local authorities.

nn Opprtunity Summary: nn Type of contract: Consultant Full Time (CNS).

Length of contract: 6 months with opportunity for extension up to 3 years.

Location: Headquarters Washington DC, United States of America.

Requirements: You must be a citizen of one of the IDB’s 48 member countries and have no family members currently working at the IDB Group.

nn Our culture: Our people are committed and passionate about improving lives in Latin-America and the Caribbean, and they get to do what they love in a diverse, collaborative and stimulating work environment.

We are the first Latin American and Caribbean development institution to be awarded the EDGE certification, recognizing our strong commitment to gender equality.

As an employee you can be part of internal resource groups that connect our diverse community around common interests.

nn nn Because we are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, we embrace all diversity and encourage women, LGBTQ+, persons with disabilities, afro-descendants, and indigenous people to apply.

nn nn About us: At the IDB, we’re committed to improving lives.

Since 1959, we’ve been a leading source of long-term financing for economic, social, and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean.

We do more than lending though.

We partner with our 48-member countries to provide Latin America and the Caribbean with cutting-edge research about relevant development issues, policy advice to inform their decisions, and technical assistance to improve on the planning and execution of projects.

For this, we need people who not only have the right skills, but also are passionate about improving lives.

nn nn Our team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.

nn nn Additional Information nn External Opening Date: Jan 19, 2021 External Closing Date: Feb 5, 2021 External Contact Email: hrsc@iadb.org External Contact Name: HR Shared Services Job Field: Technical Support nMy Profilen nnCreate and manage profiles for future opportunities.nn n n