Inter-American Development Bank
Human Resources Department
Career Opportunities at the IDB
Manuel Labrado
Manager, Human Resources Department
November 19 – 20 – Portugal
Table of Contents
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Basic information of the Institution
Main areas of activities
General information on the Bank’s structure
 Bank’s Organizational Structure
 Bank’s Grade Structure Distribution
 Banks’ Employment Modalities
 A picture of the Bank: Personnel Statistics
Selection Process at the Bank
 Profiles in Demand
 Special Programs for Young Professionals
 What the IDB Offers
Basic Information of the Institution
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The IDB is the oldest of all regional development
institutions of the world and constitutes the main
source of multilateral financing for economic, social
and institutional projects of development, and those of
commerce and regional integration, in Latin America
and the Caribbean.
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The Bank was created in 1959.
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In actuality it is composed of 47 member countries:
– 26 borrowing countries
– 21 non borrowing countries, including the United
States, Japan, Republic of Korea, Canada, Israel
and 16 European countries.
Basic Information of the Institution
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The IDB headquarters is located in Washington, D.C.
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The IDB has 26 Country Offices in Latin America and
the Caribbean and 2 Special Offices, one in Europe and
the other in Japan.
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Has a staff of 1,805 employees.
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The total capital of the Bank as of December 31, 2006
was of $US 100,953 billion.
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The total of loans approved by the Bank from 19612006 has been for more than $US 145,020 billion.
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In the year 2006, the total of loans offered by the Bank
has been $US 6,380 billion.
The Bank’s Vision
The four fundamental objectives of the IDB
defined in its Institutional Strategy are:
– Promote poverty reduction
– Foster social cohesion by creating
opportunities for the majority
– Support Private Sector ad job creation
– Support regional integration
Areas of Activities
To reach these goals, the Bank acts in the
following activities:
1.
Competitiveness
2.
Social Development
3.
Reform and Modernization of the State
Distribution of Loans by Sector of Activity
Competitiveness
(In millions of U.S. dollars)
Sector
2006
%
1961-2006
%
$ 3,190.1
50
$ 71,846.3
49.5
1,044.40
16.4
20,077.30
13.8
717.3
11.2
15,777.00
10.9
62.1
1
13,612.20
9.4
5
0.1
12,750.30
8.8
Multisector Credit and Preinvestment
Science and Technology
0
331.5
0
5.2
3,638.60
1,936.10
2.5
1.3
Trade Financing
252.9
4
2,345.10
1.6
Productive Infrastructure
333.3
5.2
1,175.90
0.8
Capital Markets
443.6
7
533.9
0.4
Com petitiveness
Energy
Transportation and Communication
Agriculture and Fisheries
Industry, Mining and Tourism
Distribution of Loans by Sector of Activity
Social Development
(In millions of U.S. dollars)
(In millions of U.S. dollars)
Sector
Social Developm ent
2006
%
1961-2006
%
1,727.10
27.1
48,593.90
33.5
994.5
15.6
19,867.60
13.7
Water and Sanitation
370
5.8
9,473.40
6.5
Urban Development
74.4
1.2
7,446.10
5.1
Education
60.5
0.9
5,579.90
3.8
Health
140
2.2
2,981.50
2.1
Environment
84.8
1.3
2,753.00
1.9
2.9
0
492.3
0.3
Social Investment
Microenterprise
Distribution of Loans by Sector of Activity
Reform and Modernization of the State
(In millions of U.S. dollars)
Sector
2006
%
1961-2006
%
1,463.70
22.9
24,579.80
16.9
Reform and Public Sector Support
24.3
0.4
11,383.50
7.8
Financial Sector Reform
801
12.6
7,406.30
5.1
Fiscal Reform
177
2.8
4,040.70
2.8
Decentralization Policies
353
5.5
1,072.50
0.7
54
0.8
368.9
0.3
26.4
0.4
143.3
0.1
Parliamentary Modernization
Civil Society
0
0
0
0
71.9
22
0
0
Trade Policy Support
0
0
27.4
0
28
0.4
43.3
0
Reform and Modernization of the State
Modernization and Administration of Justice
Planning and State Reform
E-Government
Distribution of Loans by Sector of Activity
Year 2006
The total of loans in 2006 was $US 6,380 billion
Social
Development
$US 1,727 billion
27%
Reform and
Modernization
of the State
$US 1,463 billion
23%
Competitiveness
$US 3,190 billion
50%
Distribution of Loans by Sector of Activity,
1961-2006
Total loans approved by the Bank in this period surpassed
$US 145,020 billion
Social
Development
$US 48,593 billion
34%
Reform and
Modernization
of the State
$US 24,579 billion
17%
Competitiveness
$US 71,846 billion
50%
Grade Structure Distribution
Starting Salary
E
R/1
US$129,128
Executives
Representatives/Division Chiefs
2
3
4
Seniors / Mid level
Professionals / Specialists
5
US$77,140
6
7-9
US$30,621
10-13
Junior Professionals
Para-professionals
Support Staff
Does not include personnel working for the Executive Board of Directors
Employment Modalities
Staff Positions
Contractual Employees
Consultants
Turnover
Fixed-term
Trust Fund
Appts.
Open-ended
Special Programs for
Young Professionals
Junior Professional
Internships / Employee Programs
Diversity Program
Temporary
Help
Research
Fellows
A Picture of the Bank: Personnel Statistics
As of September 30, 2007
Distribution by Gender
Distribution by Category
3%
49%
21%
51%
76%
Women
Men
Administrative
Distribution Headquarters vs. Representations
Professional
Executive
Regional Distribution/Non Regional/Canada & USA
10%
29%
20%
70%
71%
Representation
Headquaters
Non Regional
USA/Canada
Regional
Population Distribution by Age
40.0%
37.9
37.9
37.9
22.4
30.0%
33.8
33.8
22.4
20.0%
1.8
1.8
1.8
10.0%
4.14.1
4.1
0.0%
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60+
In percentages
In percentages
Distribution by Years of Service
17 17
25.0%
20.0%
10.0%
14 14
2323
15 15
13 13
15.0%
6 6
4 4
5 5
2 2
5.0%
0.0%
<1
1-3
4-6
7-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
In percentages
In percentages
Evolution by Years of Service
15.00
10
12
10
Average Years of
Service in 2000
Average Years of
Service 1995
10.00
5.00
0.00
Average Years of
Service Today
35+
Selection Process
at the Bank
Operational Careers at the Bank
Social
Development
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Education
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Health
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Women in Development
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Poverty
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Modernization of the State
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Housing & Urban Development
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Municipal Development
Operational Careers at the Bank
Infrastructure
Specialist
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Telecommunications
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Transportation
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Energy
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General Engineering
Operational Careers at the Bank
Natural
Resources
Specialist
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Natural Resources Management
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Environmental Protection
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Pollution Control
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Agriculture
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Sanitation
Operational Careers at the Bank
Financial
Sector
Specialist
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Financial Sector Projects
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Financial Institutions
Operational Careers at the Bank
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Country Economists
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Project Economists
Economist
To support its operations, the Bank also looks for
additional profiles in the following areas:
Support
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Procurement
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Finance and Accounting
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Audit
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Human Resources
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Information Systems
Minimum Requirements for these positions are:
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Master’s degree, Licenciature or equivalent
degree, and sometimes Ph.D.
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4 years + of relevant experience, preferably in
Latin America and/or the Caribbean.
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Fluent in at least 2 of the Bank’s official
languages, preferably English and Spanish.
Recruitment Sources
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Internet (www.iadb.org)
Online Recruitment Application
Job@pply
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Advertisements (Newspapers, and Professional Publications)
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Career Fairs
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Recruitment Missions
Special Programs for Young Professionals
and Students
1.
Junior Professional Program / Diversity: Completed
post-graduate degree
2.
Summer / Diversity Internship : Pursuing graduate
degree
3.
Summer / Diversity Employment: Pursuing
undergraduate degree
4.
Research Fellowship: Students or recent graduates
Junior Professional Program/Diversity
The program is designed for young professionals with
skills in areas such as:
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Economics
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Trade
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Modernization of the State
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Environment
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Finance
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Public Administration
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Education
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Health
Junior Professional Program/Diversity
General Requirements
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Master’s degree
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One or more years of professional experience
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Under 33 and 38 years of age
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Proficiency in English and Spanish
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Certification of origin
Summer / Diversity
Internship Programs
General Requirements
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Be working towards a graduate degree
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Not older than 36 years of age
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Proficient in at least one official language
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Certification of origin
Employment Characteristics
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Participants are hired for a period of 2 or 3 months
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Assignments relevant to their course of study
Summer / Diversity
Employment Program
General Requirements
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Be working towards an undergraduate degree
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Not older than 26 years of age
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Proficient in at least one official language
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Certification of origin
Employment Characteristics
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Participants are hired for a period of 2 or 3 months
Administrative and clerical assignments
Research Fellowship Program
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Up to 2 years of entry-level work experience. After
completion, RF should move on to continue with their
education or professional career in the labor market. RF
provide the Bank with up-to-date knowledge and skills in a
variety of areas pertinent to the Bank.
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Citizen of member countries only. Under 33 of age (38 for
diversity candidates). Pursuing a university degree or have
graduated in the last 3 years. One time participation.
Fluent in at least 1 official language of the Bank.
Associate Professional Officer (APO)
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Up to 2-years contract. Paid by Governments with an
agreement for APO Program. Currently: Italy; in
process Germany and Austria.
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Under age 33 (38 for diversity program candidates)
Candidate must have Masters Degree and has
graduated within the last 3 years. One time
participation.
What the IDB Offers:
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Competitive compensation package:
– Salaries net of income taxes comparable to those of
other international institutions
– Comprehensive Relocation Plan, including Visa
– Expatriate Benefits (Home-Leave, Education Allowance)
– Medical and Life Insurance
– Pension Plan
– Dependency Allowance
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Challenging Career Development Opportunities
Multidisciplinary diverse environment
In Summary…
1. The Inter-American Development Bank offers you an
exciting challenge: to be part of the oldest and largest
regional multilateral institution that helps accelerate
economic and social development in LAC and the
Caribbean.
2. We recruit through competitive process aiming at the
highest degree of professional competency, integrity, and
institutional efficiency.
3. We offer:
 Exciting career development opportunities
 Competitive benefits and compensation
packages
 Diverse and inclusive working environment