Senior Operations Analyst / Operations Associate – El Salvador and Panama
About this job
We are looking for a professional with experience in technical and operational processes in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of IDB development projects. As an Operations Analyst, you will support the design, execution and closing of the Loan Operations and assigned Technical Cooperations. You will work in the Representation of El Salvador or Panama, reporting directly to the Chief of Operations.
This is what you will do:
- Support in the identification and design of Loan Operations and Technical Cooperations.
- Support in the development of project profiles on operational topics.
- Establish and maintain a close relationship with executing agencies, authorities, and other public and private entities to provide guidelines on different aspects of loan contract administration.
- Assist in the risk assessment and the application of surveys and systematization of the results of the risk analysis.
- Participate in the analysis of institutional capacity.
- Support in the review of loan proposal documents.
- Monitor the execution of Loan Operations and Technical Cooperations.
- Be the operational focal point in portfolio reviews of assigned operations.
- Resolve specific queries from the executing agencies on operational issues.
- Support in the start-up workshop and in meetings with the executing units in the area of institutional strengthening.
- Provide guidelines on the application of disbursement and procurement policies and procedures.
- Support the review of requests submitted by the executing agencies and prepare responses for review by the team leader.
- Enter and track transactions in Bank systems.
- Review disbursement requests validating eligibility and consistency, process disbursements, changes in the percentages of revolving funds, general and special extensions, budget adjustments, etc.
- Prepare disbursement forecasts.
- Support in periodic reports of progress of operations ( PMR ).
- Identify deviations from the original plans and propose corrective actions.
- Assist in monitoring the portfolio of operations and projects and support in the preparation of information for internal audits and follow-up of recommendations.
- Track progress in operations processing.
- Support in monitoring compliance with preconditions, monitoring the project execution program and the annual operating program ( PEP and POA, respectively ), updating logical framework indicators, monitoring compliance with financial reporting recommendations, preparing the results report on project execution, and inspection visits.
- Support in the review of financial statements.
- Keep files and systems of the trust sector up to date.
- Collaborate in other tasks in order to ensure the delivery of the IDB Group’s operational program.
This is what you need
- Education: Master’s degree in economics, business administration, finance or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the function.
- Experience: At least 5 years of experience in executing Projects in Multilateral. Certification in PMP and PM4R, acquisitions and level I risks. Good knowledge of the IDB’s internal policies and guidelines for the execution of sovereign operations. Ideally, have experience coordinating IDB programs in El Salvador or Panama, as well as a good understanding of the local financial system.
- Languages: Spanish and English, oral and written proficiency is required. It is preferred to have additional knowledge of French and Portuguese.
Key skills
- Project management skills.
- Excellent writing skills and oral and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to convey complex notions and prepare clear, concise, and relevant reports.
- Ability to apply appropriate standards and methodologies to a specific project context to identify creative and practical approaches to overcome difficult situations.
- Strong written communication skills, with analytical skills and the ability to summarize required to produce high-quality reports.
- Continuous learning
- Collaborate and share knowledge
- Focus on customers
- Communicate and influence
- Innovate and try new things
Requirements
- Citizenship: You are a citizen of El Salvador or Panama, or a citizen of one of our 48 member countries, with residence or legal permission to work in El Salvador or 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
- Type of Contract: Contract for national officials, 36 months initially, renewable by mutual agreement.
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.
- Licenses and holidays: 24 days of paid vacation + 8 personal days + sick leave + parental leave without distinction of gender.
- Health insurance: The IDB Group provides eligible employees and dependents with a robust medical benefit program that covers medical, dental, vision care, preventive care and prescription medications.
- Pension plan: defined benefit plan that provides financial security and helps employees plan for their future.
- Work schedules flexible and hybrid
- Health and wellness: Access to our Health Services Center that offers employees preventive care and health education.
- Development support: We offer tools to improve your professional profile, such as mentoring, individualized professional advice, training and learning opportunities, language courses, mobility options, among others.
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: Aug 16, 2023
- External Closing Date: Aug 30, 2023
- Job Field: Operations
