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.

The External Affairs and Communications Department is looking for a professional with event management experience. The Events Group provides seamless, end-to-end services to meet the event needs of the IDB’s organizational units. As a team of highly specialized professionals, they possess a deep understanding of the strategic objectives, goals, and operational priorities of their clients. They work collaboratively to design and implement tailored event solutions that align with these goals.

The Events Group provides expertise in the organization and delivery of IDB internal and external events. Working in close collaboration with all IDB departments, and using market practices, they offer recommendations and provide a variety of services that support a wide range of events based on client’s event requirements.

• Provide comprehensive technical and logistical support for the planning and execution of face-to-face, virtual and hybrid events, ensuring high quality service delivery aligned with the Department’s strategic objectives. Tasks may include but are not limited to:
  • Scheduling and coordination of events.
  • Identification and documentation of event requirements.
  • Preparation of event budgets and monitoring of their execution.
  • Coordination of all logistical aspects throughout the event lifecycle, including hotel bookings, venue arrangements, audiovisual setup, catering, translation, interpretation, printing, room setup and installation of event materials and equipment.
  • Liaison and negotiation with external service providers to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
  • Support for Online, Hybrid and on-Site events.
  • Expertise with online event platforms and execution.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in areas related to Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Project Management or related areas.

Experience: A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in event management.

Languages: Bilingual English and Spanish. Knowledge of Portuguese is a plus.

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 Group.

•    Consultant:
–    International consultant: International consultant Full-Time, 24 months (up to 36 months).

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 [email protected].