Consultancy for the coordination of PM4R workshops of BIDAcademy VPS/KLD

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 proactive, dynamic, collaborative, client-focused, and willing to learn project management individual to join the Project Management for Results Program (PM4R) at the Inter-American Institute for Economic and Social Development (INDES), part of the IDB Academy,

The IDB Academy serves as the capacity-building arm of the IDB within the Knowledge and Learning Division (KLD), under the Vice Presidency for Sectors and Knowledge (VPS). KLD is responsible for positioning Knowledge and Learning as a key asset of the IDB Group by enabling curation, application, and learning of knowledge across sectors and teams.

The PM4R program is responsible for strengthening project management capabilities across the region by promoting three specialized methodologies in project management: PM4R Professional, PM4R Agile, and PM4R Leadership. For more details, visit www.Pm4r.org.

PM4R aims to enhance operational effectiveness by applying the PM4R Program’s methodologies through planning workshops during the project life cycle.

We collaborate closely with country offices and sector teams to integrate the best international practices in project management during the execution stage of our operations, promoting better performance and effectiveness.

What you’ll do

As a PM4R consultant, you will contribute to the identification and execution of PM4R Program workshops, ensure the continuous updating of the PM4R Professional and PM4R Agile content, and suggest new workshop formats aligned to PM4R standards to enhance project performance.

The main activities of this consultancy will be the following, but not limited to:

• Analyze the IDB portfolio to identify potential projects that could need a planning workshop using PM4R standards.
• Promote and sustain strong partnerships with sectors and country offices to effectively deliver workshops, ensuring they align with the IDB Impact+ strategy.
• Oversee the delivery of PM4R workshops by identifying key needs and challenges, aligning stakeholder expectations, developing a comprehensive agenda, selecting a qualified facilitator, and managing all logistical arrangements.
• Explore innovative ways to address project execution challenges by leveraging capacity-building solutions.
• Support the design and implementation of customized learning materials based on PM4R methodologies that address the operational needs of teams across the Bank’s country offices, fostering continuous professional development.
• Keep the PM4R methodologies updated with the latest best practices of the international standards adapted to the development project execution.
• Support the coordination of regional PM4R events, proposing improvements to the content to enhance participants’ learning experience.
• Update the PM4R product pipeline, manage program performance indicators, and identify new data sets to generate knowledge for improving the quality of PM4R products.

What you’ll need

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, or other fields related to the role.
• Experience: At least 2 years of experience managing development projects within a multilateral institution, non-profit, or government agency organization is required for this consultancy. The candidate must hold a certification from the PM4R program (PM4R Professional, PM4R Agile, PM4R Leadership, or PM4R Expert) or possess any other internationally recognized project management certification, such as PMP or PRINCE2, among others.
• Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.

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

• Type of contract: National Consultant Full time (National Remote Modality) / International Consultant Full time, Washington D.C – On site
• Length of contract: 12 months.
• Work Location: If international, Headquarters (Washington, D.C), whereas if national 100% remotely from place of residence of selected candidate and services are expected to be provided from a country where the IDB Group has offices.

What we offer

The IDB Group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee’s life. These benefits include:

• 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.
• Hybrid and flexible work schedules
• 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 perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, Spouse Career Program, 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.

Our Human Resources Team reviews carefully every application.

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