Amazonia Networks and Technical Support Consultant

Amazonia Networks and Technical Support Consultant

The Amazon Coordination Unit (ACU) of the IDB is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented professional with strong capacity and experience in partnerships, alliances and networks coordination, to support tasks related to technical coordination of sector-related work, Amazonia Forever networks, and continuous learning and knowledge generation from the Amazonia Forever Program implementation.

The ACU facilitates the implementation of the Amazonia Forever regional coordination program through proactive, strategic coordination and construction of strong alliances and relationships, in close collaboration with the operational areas of the IDB Group, with special attention to transversal issues of pivotal importance to achieving results.

The ACU is a small and dynamic team, with some division of responsibilities but also an expectation for strong teamwork, proactivity, flexibility, and collaborative spirit. The team works under the Vice-presidency of Countries (VPC) at IDB, as well as with specialists and management throughout the IDB and the COFs in Amazonian countries.

• Collaborate with the ACU team to provide technical and coordination support for the development, expansion and monitoring of networks coordinated by the Amazonia Forever program.
• Support ACU in the coordination of national, regional and global dialogue with sectors on policies, position papers and knowledge products.
• Support maintaining and enhancing technical coordination mechanisms in the Amazonia countries.
• Support the maintenance of fluid communication with members of the Amazonia Forever networks on progress, reporting and knowledge matters, supporting the Amazonia Forever Regional Coordination Program and responding to COP30 decisions and agreements.
• Support coordination and reporting of sectoral regional and national dialogues, related fora and events, including COP30 outcomes.
• Support identification and development of strategic knowledge and communication products related to Amazonia Forever’s portfolio and based on sector and networks work, dialogue with partners and allies, with client countries, among others.

• Education: Master’s degree (or equivalent advanced degree) from an accredited university in environmental and/or natural resource management/business administration, project management, international development, international relations, public policy or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.
• Experience: At least five years of relevant experience participating in the coordination/management of expert knowledge platforms, fora and alliances. Experience with key development sectors and in developing countries (preferably tropical countries) with a solid understanding of climate-resilient and low-emissions development pathways. Experience coordinating multi-sectoral, multi-country fora and platforms and events. Experience working in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is highly desirable; Amazonian countries are preferable. Experience in policy and technical dialogue coordination, knowledge dialogue coordination, and project management is desirable.
• Languages: Proficiency in English and at least proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese.

• Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of IDB’s 48-member countries. Relocation and visa assistance may be offered for you and eligible dependents.
• Consanguinity: 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: Full-time consultant
• Length of contract: 12 months
• Work Location: On-site, Washington DC

• Competitive compensation package
• Leaves and vacations: 2 days per month of contract + gender-neutral parental leave
• Health insurance: monthly allowance for health insurance
• Savings plan: monthly savings plan allowance depending on contract length
• Relocation and visa assistance for you and your family when applicable
• Hybrid and flexible work schedules
• Development opportunities: seminars, 1:1 professional counseling, and more
• Health and well-being: access to Health Services Center
• Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, Spouse Career Program, and others

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