Water and Sanitation Executive Consultant

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Water and Sanitation Executive Consultant

City Washington DC

Company IDB

Posting End Date October 04 2026

We improve lives 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 and proactive Executive Assistant to support the Chief of the Water and Sanitation Division WSA. The role combines high-quality administrative support with executive agenda management preparation and quality assurance of briefing materials and systematic monitoring of decisions commitments and deadlines. The consultant will help strengthen a culture of accountability timely follow-up and consistently high-quality deliverables across the Division. You will work in WSA within the Infrastructure and Energy Department INE which is responsible for conceptualizing preparing supporting the execution of and supervising IDB operations related to water and sanitation.

What youll do

Conduct technical and operational analyses on the Divisions portfolio priorities performance and emerging issues identifying trends risks gaps and matters requiring management attention.

Prepare concise decision-oriented briefing packages for meetings missions events and external engagements including background notes talking points key messages risks and recommended actions.

Produce analytical reports dashboards executive summaries and presentations that synthesize complex technical and operational information for senior management.

Conduct targeted research and benchmarking on country sector institutional stakeholder and policy developments relevant to the Divisions work.

Coordinate technical and operational inputs for briefs and reports establish deadlines consolidate contributions and conduct first-level reviews for clarity accuracy completeness and executive relevance.

Analyze Division data and corporate information to support planning resource allocation portfolio oversight and management decision-making.

Manage a division-level system to track decisions commitments deadlines and action items providing concise status reports and escalating overdue or at-risk matters.

Develop and maintain templates methodologies checklists and quality standards for recurring analytical products executive reports and briefing materials.

Strategically manage the Division Chiefs calendar and forward agenda prioritizing engagements protecting time for critical work resolving conflicts and ensuring timely preparation and follow-up.

Coordinate the Division Chiefs domestic and international travel and key meetings including itineraries authorizations visas accommodations agendas briefing materials mission documentation and related logistics.

What youll need

Education Master degree in business administration public administration international relations economics communications project management or another field relevant to executive and organizational support. A masters degree or specialized training in executive management project management organizational management or a related area is desirable.

Experience At least five years of relevant professional experience including at least three years providing executive support to senior management or coordinating complex agendas deliverables and follow-up processes. Experience in an international organization development institution or similarly complex environment is highly desirable. Experience with quality assurance of executive materials action tracking event coordination operational or corporate processes and IDB systems is an advantage.

Languages Proficiency in English and Spanish spoken and written is required. Knowledge of Portuguese andor French is desirable.

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 19 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 to supplement 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 11 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 perks country specific 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 accommodationsiadb.org.

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