Consulting to support the Division of Climate Change and Sustainability in Panama CCS / CPN
Job: Panama
The IDB Group is a diverse, versatile and passionate community of people, united to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Those who work with us find a purpose and do what they like best in an inclusive, collaborative, agile and rewarding environment.
About this job :
We are looking for a consultant ( a ) for climate change. As a consultant ( to ) on climate change, you will support all the tasks necessary to advance the climate change agenda, sustainability and biodiversity for the IDB Panama office and various government entities in the country. Specifically, the consultant ( a ) will support the specialist in the execution of a work plan focused on adaptation and resilience to climate change, and that it seeks to combine the IDB’s programmatic priorities in Panama with the fulfillment of the country’s climate commitments.
You will work in the Climate Change Division, which is part of the Sector Department of Climate Change and Sustainability. This team is responsible for supporting: ( i ) in mainstreaming climate change in the planning and execution of IDB group operations and ( ii ) in mainstreaming climate change in IDB group regional countries to through support to the ministries of environment, planning, and economy and finance of the region. Both axes share the objective of strengthening climate policy at the sub-national, national, and regional levels.
This is what you will do :
- Provide advice to the IDB office in Panama and Bank counterparts on operational and technical aspects related to climate change and sustainability.
- Contribute to the design of technical and loan cooperations in Panama to include mitigation and adaptation measures to climate change, calculate climate financing according to the joint methodology of the Multilateral Banks, among others.
- Support the execution of technical cooperations and components included in projects that incorporate themes related to climate change and sustainability.
- Support the organization of training activities, workshops, symposia, etc.
- Contribute to the preparation of communicational and analytical products related to issues of climate change and sustainability.
- Support the preparation of proposals to apply to concessional resources.
- Support reporting; systematize and monitor operations and actions of the IDB Panama Office focused on climate change and sustainability.
- Collaborate in other Bank initiatives to advance the climate change and sustainability agenda and promote it in Panama.
- Other conducive to advancing the agenda of climate change, sustainability and biodiversity for the IDB office in Panama.
This is what you need :
- Education: Bachelor’s or equivalent in Engineering or Economics.
- Experience: At least 2 years of relevant professional experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience in engineering, environmental science, international relations, or economics with preference in public policy analysis, and environmental policy, and / or climate change. Experience in disaster risk analysis and climate change is highly desirable.
- Languages: English language proficiency and one of the Bank’s other official languages ( Spanish, French or Portuguese ) are required
Key skills:
- Continuous learning.
- Collaborate and share knowledge.
- Focus on customers.
- Communicate and influence.
- Innovate and try new things.
Requirements :
- Citizenship: You are a citizen of Panama or a citizen of one of our 48 member countries, with residence or legal permission to work in Panama.
- Consanguinity: He has no family members ( up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including the spouse ) who work at the IDB, IDB Invest or IDB Lab.
Type of contract and duration :
- Contract Type : Full-time national consultant.
- Duration : 30 months
- Labor location : On site
What we offer :
The IDB Group offers benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee’s life. These benefits include:
- A package of competitive remuneration
- License and vacation: 2 days per month of contract + parental leave without distinction of gender.
- Health insurance: the IDB Group provides a monthly allowance for the purchase of health insurance.
- Savings plan: The IDB Group cares about its future and, depending on the duration of the contract, will receive an allocation for a monthly savings plan.
- Work schedules flexible e hybrids.
- Health and wellness: Access to our Health Services Center that offers employees preventive care and health education.
- Development support: We offer learning opportunities to improve your professional profile, such as seminars, individualized professional advice, and much more.
Our culture
At the IDB Group, we work for all people to do their best and bring their true selves to work, be willing to try new approaches without fear, be held accountable for your actions and receive compensation for them.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and the Sense of Belonging ( DEIB ) are the pillars of our organization. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and encourage women, LGBTQ +, people with disabilities, people of African descent and indigenous people to apply.
We will ensure that people with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations to participate in the job interview process. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, email us at diversity@iadb.org in order to request reasonable adaptations to complete this request.
Our Human Resources Team thoroughly reviews each request.
About the IDB Group
The IDB Group, made up of the Inter-American Development Bank ( IDB ), IDB Invest and IDB Lab, offers flexible financing solutions to its member countries to finance economic and social development through loans and subsidies to public and private entities in Latin America and the Caribbean.
About the IDB
The Inter-American Development Bank’s mission is to improve lives. Founded in 1959, the IDB is one of the main sources of long-term financing for the economic, social, and institutional development of Latin America and the Caribbean. The IDB also conducts cutting-edge research projects and offers policy advice, technical assistance, and training to public and private clients throughout the region.
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Additional Information
- External Opening Date: Jul 25, 2023
- External Closing Date: Jul 31, 2023
- External Contact Email: hrsc@iadb.org
- External Contact Name: HR Service Center
- Job Field: Technical Support
