Knowledge, Engagement and Dissemination Consultant (Washington D.C., US, 20577)

IDB Invest

Experience: 5+ yrs
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

Agile

About the role

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 trilingual, proactive and results‑oriented Knowledge, Engagement and Dissemination Consultant to provide operational and strategic support to the Amazon Coordination Unit (ACU) in the areas of knowledge management, engagement, and impact dissemination for the Amazon Regional Program’s Amazonia Forever. The role involves coordinating cross‑cutting activities to strengthen knowledge management, stakeholder engagement, and impact dissemination. Responsibilities include ensuring program visibility and alignment, supporting institutional priorities, and collaborating with leadership, communications teams, and internal/external counterparts to deliver strategic initiatives, materials, and events.

The Amazon Coordination Unit (ACU) is part of the Southern Cone Department (CSC) and works closely with specialists and management throughout the IDB, as well as with Country Offices in Amazonian countries.

What you’ll do

Support the planning and coordination of knowledge management, engagement, and dissemination activities related to the Amazonia Forever program.
Coordinate the systematization of lessons learned, best practices, and operational knowledge generated across countries, thematic areas, and funding sources.
Support the preparation, organization, and dissemination of knowledge and program materials for internal and external stakeholders.
Coordinate with internal teams to ensure alignment of knowledge, engagement, and dissemination activities with institutional priorities and timelines.
Support the execution of engagement and visibility initiatives involving donors, partners, and networks.
Contribute to the planning and coordination of events, meetings, and strategic initiatives related to the program.
Support the preparation, editing, and organization of communication and dissemination materials to ensure clarity and consistency.
Assist in coordinating internal alignment activities within the IDB Group, including collaboration with communications teams.
Provide operational support to program leadership in monitoring the implementation of planned activities related to knowledge, engagement, and dissemination.

What you'll need

Education: Master’s degree in communications, social sciences, international development, journalism, public relations, marketing or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.
Experience: At least 5 years of progressive experience in multilateral organizations or matrixed, international organizations in communications and knowledge management. Press management, media relations, event supervision and design skillset. Excellent copy writing, editing, and translation skills for digital use.
Languages: Proficiency in English, Spanish and Portuguese spoken and written, is required.

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 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

International consultant Full-Time, 19 months (up to 48 months, subject to eligibility).

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.

-On-site position with the occasional flexibility of teleworking.

-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 office amenities (as available): Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, spouse career support, 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.

About IDB Invest

Multilateral development bank financing private sector in Latin America

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