Administrative Support Consultant

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Administrative Support Consultant

City: Washington DC

Company: IDB

Posting End Date: 7/27/2026 11:59 PM EST

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 looking for a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Administrative Support Consultant. As an Administrative Support Consultant, you will provide comprehensive administrative assistance to ensure the efficient operation of the PTI Management Office, as well as the optimal planning and execution of the Sector's work program and its component areas.

You will work in the PTI Management Office, part of the Productivity, Trade and Innovation Sector (PTI). This team is responsible for strengthening the competitiveness and productivity of Latin America and the Caribbean through financial and non-financial instruments that maximize trade integration, investment, technological innovation, and sustainable development in strategic productive sectors. It supports countries in their transition toward more dynamic, inclusive, and resilient economies.

What you'll do

• Manage correspondence, phone calls, emails, and general communications for the PTI Management Office.
• Coordinate calendars, meetings, room reservations, and related logistics.
• Organize travel arrangements, international meetings, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate event logistics, including invitations, participant registration, and follow-up.
• Provide administrative support through reports, agendas, meeting minutes, and process improvements.
• Maintain document management systems and organize records in EzShare.
• Support budget execution, procurement processes, expense tracking, payments, and official travel.
• Manage contracts, consultants, vendors, purchase orders, and payment processing.
• Provide support for HR matters, office maintenance, and coordination with service providers.
• Support special projects, data analysis, internal communications, and operational monitoring activities.

What you'll need

Education: Technical or Associate Degree in Administration, International Relations, Political Science, Law, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities for the role.

Experience: At least 2 years of progressive experience in administrative and/or organizational support roles.

Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, both spoken and written, is required.

Requirements

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, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.

Type of contract and duration

International consultant Full-Time, 12 months (up to 48 months, subject to eligibility).

What we offer

• A competitive compensation package.
• Leaves 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.
• We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies.
• On-site position with the occasional flexibility of teleworking.
• 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.
• Other office amenities (as available): Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, spouse career support, and others.

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.

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