Health, Nutrition and Population Operational Support Consultant

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 a consultant with experience in health project implementation, to support the growing portfolio of The Health Nutrition and Population Division (HNP) in Haiti. The consultant will be based in Dominican Republic, with frequent missions to Haiti.

The Health Nutrition and Population Division (HNP) is responsible for the preparation and supervision of IDB operations in borrowing member countries, with a mandate to support more equity, effectiveness and cost effectiveness in their policies and programs towards Universal Health Coverage, supporting the areas of: (i) health networks strengthening, organization and performance of health systems, (ii) health, nutrition, and population-based interventions to improve health outcomes; (iii) health capital investment strategies (iv) health system financing, and epidemiologic-demographic transition. In the specific cases of Honduras and Haiti, HNP has been managing a growing health portfolio centered on promoting an integrated health network approach, based on essential care.

The Social Sector (SCL) is a multidisciplinary team convinced that investing in people is the way to improve lives and overcome the development challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean. Jointly with the countries in the region, the Social Sector formulates public policy solutions to reduce poverty and improve the delivery of education, work, social protection, and health services to citizens. The objective is to advance a more productive region, with equal opportunities for men and women, and greater inclusion of the most vulnerable groups.

What you’ll do

Project Execution

Support the monitoring and implementation of health-related activities within the HNP portfolio, under the leadership of the Health Specialist for Haiti.

Provide technical and operational input across various project components, including:

• Technical Assistance proposals
• Design and tracking of research and consultancy activities
• Preparation of Project Profiles and Comprehensive Project Documents

Collect and analyze relevant information to support technical dialogue with stakeholders, mobilize implementing partners, and help resolve challenges in the health portfolio.

Project Supervision and Reporting

• Assist the Team Leader in gathering health sector data from multiple sources to proactively identify risks and potential bottlenecks affecting project implementation.
• Review project documentation and assess risks and opportunities to ensure alignment with Bank objectives and compliance with relevant policies and guidelines.

Conduct quality control of key planning and implementation documents, such as:

• Annual Operating Plans
• Multi-year Execution Plans
• Procurement and Financial Plans
• Progress Monitoring Reports
• Disbursement requests
• Provide logistical, technical, and administrative support to the Project Executing Unit (PEU) as needed, including scheduling regular coordination meetings with the PEU and the Team Leader.
• Support the preparation and submission of internal reports, including the semiannual Project Monitoring Report (PMR).
• Participate in planning activities and conduct regular field visits, where security conditions allow.
• Help organize and participate in design, supervision, and administrative missions.

Strategic Planning

• Assist the Health Specialist in leading strategic dialogue and advancing the health agenda in Haiti. This includes compiling diagnostic data to guide priority setting and the design of targeted interventions.
• Strengthen collaboration with health sector stakeholders and ensure the Health Specialist remains informed of new initiatives and ongoing projects in Haiti.
• Actively contribute to strategic discussions with national counterparts, development partners, and internal teams to promote alignment and coordination in the health and social protection sectors.
• Support the Health Specialist in providing the Country Representative with up-to-date information on Haiti’s health sector context and HNP portfolio performance.
• Contribute to strategic engagement with partners and government counterparts to support pilot health initiatives financed through Technical Cooperation programs (e.g., HA-T1313, HA-T1336) and IDB investment operations (e.g., HA-J0007, HA-J0008, HA-J0012).

What you'll need

• Education:  Master’s degree in public health or related fields of political science, public administration, project management, economics, social inclusion or related fields.
• Experience: At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in the management of social development projects, preferably in the fields of health and nutrition. Knowledge of the health system in Haiti and its main stakeholders is preferred. Significant expertise in supervision, administration, management of development projects finance by multilateral institutions a strong plus.
• Languages:  Proficiency in French and Spanish, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of English is preferable.

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

• Type of contract: International consultant Full-Time
• Length of contract: 12 months (up to 36 months). 
• Work Location: The consultant will be based in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, with frequent missions to Haiti.

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 packages.

· 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.

· Hybrid and flexible work schedules.

· Development support: We offer learning opportunities to boost your professional profile such as seminars, 1:1 professional counseling, and much more.

· Health and wellbeing: Access to our Health Services Center which provides preventive care and health education for all employees.

· Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, 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.