National Education Specialist

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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 seeking a proactive and dynamic Education Specialist to manage the IDB’s education portfolio in Suriname. As a key member of the Education Division, you will oversee the execution of grants and technical cooperation, support the preparation of new initiatives, coordinate strategic sector dialogue with government and sector counterparts, and contribute to positioning the IDB’s education agenda in Suriname.

You will be part of the Education Division within IDB’s Social Sector, and will work in close cooperation with the Country Office. The Education Division supports education sectors across Latin America and the Caribbean, advancing new knowledge and innovation in the sector, and engaging in regular dialogue with governments, civil society, and technical and financial partners of the Bank to promote educational development in the region

What you’ll do

• Lead or contribute to the Bank’s dialogue with executing units to support program planning and implementation by applying advanced technical knowledge, project management tools, and methods.
• Lead or support the identification, development, and implementation of complex education sector projects, programs, studies, or main activities in Suriname, working under moderate supervision and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Conduct and/or coordinate moderately complex research and analysis, contributing to the development of innovative knowledge products related to the education sector in Suriname.
• Support policy dialogue with the Government of Suriname, development partners, and other stakeholders, by proposing evidence-based and context-appropriate solutions informed by regional experience and institutional analysis.
• Collaborate with country-based colleagues from the Education Division and other sectors in the design and execution of multi-sectoral programs aligned with the Bank’s institutional strategy.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with international, regional, and local stakeholders to leverage technical expertise and financing opportunities and advance the objectives outlined in the Education and Skills Thematic Framework Document.
• Contribute to the development of innovative approaches, policy recommendations, and strategic adjustments that enhance the region’s capacity to improve learning outcomes.
• Provide input and recommendations aimed at improving education sector performance and enhancing the impact and effectiveness of the Education Division’s portfolio in Suriname.

What you'll need

• Education: You hold a master’s degree in education, economics, public administration, public policy, sociology, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.
• Experience: A minimum of four (4) years of relevant and substantive experience in the education sector in developing countries, and the promotion, programming, design, financing, supervision, execution, and evaluation of education projects.  
• Languages: Proficiency in English, spoken and written, is required. Additional Dutch would be a plus. Knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese, or French is preferable. 

Requirements

•    Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries. Must be eligible to work in job location(s) without the need for sponsorship. 

•    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: National 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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