Amazonia Networks and Technical Support Consultant

Amazonia Networks and Technical Support Consultant Join to apply for the Amazonia Networks and Technical Support Consultant role at Inter-American Development Bank 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 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 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. What you’ll do Collaborate with the ACU team to provide technical and coordination support for the coordination of networks supported by the Amazonia Forever program. Support the ACU team in the coordination of the Bioeconomy Challenge initiative, a global initiative that aims to turn the G20 High‑Level Principles on Bioeconomy into concrete actionable strategies. Support ACU in the coordination of national, regional and global dialogue with relevant sectors on policies, position papers and knowledge products. Support the maintenance of fluid communication with the members of the Amazonia Forever networks on progress, reporting and knowledge matters, with a view to effective, well‑coordinated and timely support to the Amazonia Forever Regional Coordination Program, responding to the decisions and agreements reached at COP30. Support coordination and reporting of sectoral regional and national dialogues, related fora and events, including those related to COP30 outcomes, and particularly those related to the global bioeconomy agenda. Support identification and development of strategic knowledge and communication products related to Amazonia Forever’s portfolio based on sector and networks work, dialogue with partners and allies, client countries, among others. What you’ll need Education: Master’s degree in environmental or natural resource management and/or economics, international development, international relations, public policy, or related fields. Experience: At least five years of relevant experience coordinating specialized platforms, networks and alliances, with a solid understanding of Amazonian development sector priorities and multilateral development banks. Experience in policy and technical dialogue coordination, expert/sector coordination, and project management is desirable. Languages: Proficiency in English and working level of Portuguese and Spanish. Requirements Citizenship: You are either a citizen of Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia or a citizen of one of our 48‑member countries with residency or legal permit to work in Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador or Bolivia. 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 National Consultant (Local Remote Modality), 12 months (up to 48 months). What we offer A competitive compensation package. Leave 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. Fully remote modality. 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. 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 in 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr