Water and Sanitation Technical 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 for a technical, agile and motivated Water and Sanitation Consultant. As a Technical Water and Sanitation Consultant, you will support the Sector Specialist in providing innovative solutions to water, sanitation, drainage and solid waste developmental challenges in Surinam and Guyana. You will support in the identification and review of new project opportunities, including the viability of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in the sector.

You will work in the Water and Sanitation (WSA) Division, which is part of the Infrastructure and Energy (INE) Department. INE/WSA seeks to ensure universal and sustainable access to quality water, sanitation, drainage and solid waste management services to contribute to the sustainable economic growth of IDB member countries of Latin America and the Caribbean and to the improvement of the quality of life of its citizens.

What you’ll do

• Propose solutions to the IDB Project Teams and actively participate in all aspects of project preparation related to water, sanitation, drainage and solid waste in Surinam and Guyana (and other Caribbean countries).
• Diagnose problems in the IDB Project Teams in all administrative aspects of project administration, including participation in project inspection visits and missions and support in the preparation of the respective reports, and review of consultancy deliverables.
• Provide technical support to the Executing Agencies in the preparation of project documents, including bidding documents, technical reviews, terms of references, Annual Operation Plans, Semi-annual Progress Reports and Project Monitoring Reports.
• In coordination with Sector Specialists, provide technical solutions to the Country Representative, Chief of Operations and operational team in Surinam and Guyana in matters related to the INE/WSA portfolio, including providing input into the Bank’s sector dialogue with government authorities, borrowing agencies, other lending entities and non-governmental agencies.
• Contribute to the identification, preparation and development of studies and strategies, including policy and regulatory matters, in water, sanitation, drainage and solid waste.

What you'll need

• Education: Master’s degree (or equivalent advanced degree) in Engineering, Environmental Science, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.
• Experience: At least 5 years of progressive experience in project technical preparation in water and sanitation and working for multilateral, bilateral or NGO funded projects.
• Languages: Proficiency in English.

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 consultant Full-Time, 12 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.

-Leave 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.

-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.

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