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Unit Head Strategic Corporate and Operational Data Unit SPDSCO - Principal Specialist
City Washington DC
Company IDB
Posting End Date 9182026 1159 PM EST
Location Post of duty Washington District of Columbia USA.
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 The Strategic Corporate and Operational Data Unit SCO within the Office of Strategic Planning and Development Effectiveness SPD coordinates the Banks corporate and operational data agenda to support strategic management institutional performance monitoring operational oversight evidence-based decision-making and business intelligence solutions.
SCO is responsible for strengthening the governance stewardship quality accessibility strategic use and responsible use of corporate and operational data across the Bank. The Unit leads SPDs analytics and business intelligence function oversees key institutional dashboards data models reporting products and analytical tools coordinates corporate and operational data governance leads operational data stewardship and coordinates implementation of the IDB Group Personal Data Privacy Policy.
The Unit Head provides expert technical leadership and managerial oversight for this mandate. The position leads a multidisciplinary team and translates institutional priorities into reporting products analytical capabilities governance mechanisms stewardship arrangements and cross-functional coordination arrangements that support Senior Management the Board of Directors SPD and other Bank stakeholders. The Unit Head also serves as a senior institutional focal point for corporate and operational data matters ensuring alignment among business needs governance frameworks operational reporting analytical solutions technology initiatives and institutional policies.
The role operates across five mutually reinforcing areas
Operational Reporting Data Analytics and Business Intelligence dashboards institutional reporting analytical products semantic layers data models visualization and storytelling measurement frameworks and decision-support solutions.
Corporate and Operational Data Governance governance frameworks roles standards decision forums cross-functional coordination and enterprise-wide reuse of data tools and definitions.
Operational Data Stewardship business definitions ownership quality integrity accessibility issue resolution and fitness-for-use.
Data Privacy and Responsible Data Use implementation of the IDB Group Personal Data Privacy Policy compliance monitoring advisory support and privacy-by-design.
Technical Advisory and Institutional Enablement translation of business needs into data and technology solutions coordination with technical teams knowledge transfer and change management.
What youll do
Leadership and Strategic Direction · Provide expert leadership for SCO translating the Banks strategic priorities and SPD mandate into the Units work program priorities resource allocation and performance objectives. · Lead strategic work across operational reporting data analytics data governance operational data stewardship technical advisory responsible data use and data privacy. · Advise SPD Management and senior stakeholders on strategic issues opportunities and risks related to corporate and operational data reporting analytics governance stewardship privacy and emerging technologies.
Operational Reporting Data Analytics and Business Intelligence · Lead SPDs data analytics and business intelligence function overseeing the development of dashboards reporting solutions and analytical products interactive tools that allow users to query data conduct scenario analysis and support institutional decision-making. · Ensure the quality consistency accessibility and usability of operational reporting and analytical products for SPD Senior Management and the Board. · Direct the development of data models reporting solutions and analytical capabilities in collaboration with business and technical teams translating business requirements into executable data and analysis tasks · Promote the strategic use of analytics visualization storytelling measurement frameworks and predictive or advanced analytical approaches to strengthen planning portfolio management operational oversight and development effectiveness.
Corporate and Operational Data Governance · Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the Banks corporate and operational data governance framework and operating model applying an enterprise-wide perspective to data reuse definitions quality and accountability. · Establish governance structures stewardship arrangements standards and accountability mechanisms to strengthen the quality consistency and management of corporate and operational data. · Promote institutional alignment across business operational legal technology stakeholders on data governance business definitions reporting standards data sharing responsible use and related policies.
Data Privacy and Responsible Data Use · Lead the implementation of the IDB Group Personal Data Privacy Policy and oversee the Banks data privacy program. · Direct privacy governance compliance monitoring advisory services institutional reporting privacy-by-design practices and capacity-building activities. · Promote responsible data use and privacy-by-design institutional processes systems analytics knowledge transfer and decision-making.
Technical Advisory and Institutional Coordination · Provide strategic and technical advisory support to SPD on data analytics business intelligence governance stewardship privacy emerging technologies and technology-related matters. · Serve as the primary liaison between SPD internal data and analytics teams and technical partners to ensure solutions alignment with clients and business needs institutional priorities and enterprise data standards. · Foster collaboration across business and technical teams to advance enterprise data capabilities shared analytical solutions knowledge networks and adoption of data-driven practices.
What youll need
Education Masters degree or equivalent advanced degree in data science information systems information technology economics business administration public policy statistics engineering or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.
Advanced training or certification in data governance data management analytics business intelligence privacy change management or related areas is a strong asset.
Experience · At least seven years of relevant professional experience preferably ten years of experience in data science data analytics business intelligence data governance data management data policy or related areas including experience leading complex analytical initiatives cross-functional programs or multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated track record of · Designing and implementing enterprise data governance frameworks data models dashboards and analytical products at scale. · Leading multidisciplinary work mentoring others transferring analytical knowledge and building data analytics capacity across clients or teams · Engaging and influencing senior stakeholders and executives through clear communication compelling data storytelling and actionable recommendations. · Translating business needs into requirements analysis tasks reporting products and BI solutions that support strategic decision-making and institutional performance.
Experience in IDB operational data business intelligence privacy data stewardship or multilateral development bank contexts is a strong asset
Languages Proficiency in English spoken and written is required. Fluency in Spanish is highly desirable. Additional knowledge of Portuguese andor French is a plus.
Requirements • Citizenship You are a citizen of one of our48-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 the 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 • Staff International staff contract 36 months initially renewable upon mutual agreement.
What we offer The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employees life. These benefits include- A competitive compensation package including an annual base salary expressed on a net-of-tax basis. -Leaves and vacations 24 days of paid time off 8 personal days sick leave gender-neutral parental leave. -Health Insurance IDB Group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust medical benefits program that covers medical dental vision preventive care and prescription drugs. -Pension plan defined benefit pension plan that provides financial security and support employees in planning for their future. -We offer assistance with relocation and visa applicationsfor you and your family when it applies. -On-site positionwith the occasional flexibility of teleworking. -Health and well-being Access to our Health Services Center that provides preventive care and health education for employees. -Development support We offer tools to boost your professional profile such as mentoring 11 professional counseling training and learning opportunities language classes mobility options among others. -Other perks country specific Lactation Room Daycare Center Gym Bike Racks Parking spouse career support and others.
Our culture At the IDB Group 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 jobinterview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application please email us ataccommodationsiadb.org.
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