Resources Planning & Administration Senior Analyst (Washington D.C., US, 20577)

IDB Invest

Experience: 1+ yrs
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

Budgeting systems
HR systems
Dashboards
Data analysis tools

About the role

Location

Post of duty: Washington, District of Columbia, USA.

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 2 strategic, proactive, and collaborative professionals to join the Social Sector (SCL) as a Resource Planning and Administration Senior Analyst, supporting either the Education (EDU) Division, or the Health, Nutrition, and Population (HNP) Division.

In this role, you will contribute to the effective functioning of the Division by supporting the alignment of operational, administrative, and resource planning functions with strategic priorities. You will act as a key coordination point, facilitating collaboration across teams and ensuring that processes and services enable the timely and efficient delivery of the Division’s work program. The position requires strong analytical and organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in a complex environment requiring collaboration across multiple teams.

The Education Division (EDU) supports countries in strengthening education systems through knowledge generation, innovation, and partnerships aimed at improving learning outcomes.

The Health, Nutrition, and Population Division (HNP) supports countries in advancing health and nutrition outcomes by strengthening health systems, expanding access to quality services, and promoting human capital development.

What you’ll do

Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of the Division’s budget and financial resources, providing strategic analysis, forecasting, and recommendations to support informed decision-making and optimal resource allocation.
Oversee financial management processes, including budget execution, projections, reconciliations, and compliance, ensuring alignment with IDB policies and effective coordination with corporate units.
Support workforce planning and human resources management, including recruitment, contracting, onboarding, and staffing strategies, ensuring alignment with divisional priorities and institutional guidelines.
Provide strategic guidance to Division Chief and staff on administrative, financial, and HR policies and procedures, promoting consistency, compliance, and operational excellence.
Lead the Front Office team for the Division, ensuring high quality coordination, prioritization, and delivery of key activities, including the planning and execution of high profile events, missions, and senior level engagements.
Strengthen internal processes and workflows by identifying inefficiencies and leading the design and implementation of improvements.
Foster effective collaboration and communication across internal stakeholders (technical teams, Front Office, HR, Finance, Procurement, and other corporate units) to ensure seamless operations and alignment with institutional priorities.
Oversee the preparation of analytical reports and dashboards, synthesizing complex information into clear insights to support strategic and operational decisions.
Champion a client oriented approach within the Division, ensuring timely, high-quality service delivery, proactive problem solving, and continuous improvement of internal support functions.
Support and lead change management efforts, facilitating the implementation of new systems, policies, and processes, and promoting adaptability across teams.
Support audit, reporting, and compliance processes, ensuring proper documentation and traceability of financial and operational information.
Serve as an engagement champion for the Division, strengthening staff and consultant engagement through initiatives that promote collaboration, alignment, and a strong sense of team cohesion.

What you'll need

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, finance, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role. A Master’s degree is a plus.

Experience: At least one (1) year of relevant professional experience in resource planning and administration roles, with demonstrated experience in budget management and human resources functions.

Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, both spoken and written, is required. Knowledge of French and Portuguese is a plus.

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: International staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement.

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, including an annual base salary expressed on a net-of-tax basis.
Leaves and vacations: 24 days of paid time off + 8 personal days + sick leave + gender-neutral parental leave.
Health Insurance: IDB Group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust medical benefits program that covers medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs.
Pension plan: defined benefit pension plan that provides financial security and support employees in planning for their future.
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.
Health and well-being: Access to our Health Services Center that provides preventive care and health education for employees.
Development support: We offer tools to boost your professional profile, such as mentoring, 1:1 professional counseling, training and learning opportunities, language classes, mobility options, among others.
Other office amenities (as available): Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, spouse career support, and others.

Our culture

At the IDB Group, 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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