Strategic Affairs Consultant
Inter American Development Bank (IDB)
- Central America
- Negotiable
- Contract
- Updated 02/03/2026
- Recruiting Department
he IDB Country Office in Belize is seeking a professional with extensive experience in strategic advisory, stakeholder engagement, and high-level event management to provide direct support to the IDB Country in Belize (CBL).
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
The IDB is one of the main strategic partners for the countries of Central America in promoting their development agendas. The IDB Country Office in Belize is seeking a professional with extensive experience in strategic advisory, stakeholder engagement, and high-level event management to provide direct support to the IDB Country in Belize (CBL). This position is designed to enable the CBL to effectively carry out the IDB’s mission in Belize, with a focus on demonstrating results, organizing high-level engagements, and advising on the Bank’s positioning and relationships in the country.
What you’ll do
- Under the leadership of the Country Representative, and in line with the priorities set by the Vice Presidency for Countries (VPC) and the Country Department of Central America (CID), provide strategic and technical advice to advance the IDB’s mission in Belize.
- Advise and support the CBL in the design and implementation of strategies to demonstrate the IDB’s impact and results to the Government of Belize and other key stakeholders.
- Prepare, implement, and monitor high-level engagement plans for government, civil society, and international partners, ensuring alignment with the Bank’s country strategy.
- Synthesize project outcomes and success stories for use in advocacy, reporting, and stakeholder communications.
- Keep the CBL informed about current events in the country and analyze and report on current events that may impact the IDB's objectives or operations.
- Other strategic-related activities required by the Representative.
- High-level event and mission coordination.
- Oversee protocol, logistics, and stakeholder engagement for events led by the CBL, ensuring all activities reflect the IDB’s strategic objectives and corporate identity.
- Support the effective functioning of the Country Representative’s office, including internal coordination and follow-up on strategic initiatives.
What you'll need
• Education: Master’s degree in international development, public policy, communications, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.
• Experience: At least 5 years of experience in strategic advisory roles, government relations, stakeholder engagement, or high-level event management, preferably in international organizations.
• Languages: Proficiency in English. A work knowledge in Spanish is desireable.
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, 12 months (up to 48 months).
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.
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.
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