IDB Lab - Private Finance Operations Specialist (Private Mobilization Innovative Finance Officer)

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IDB Lab - Private Finance Operations Specialist Private Mobilization Innovative Finance Officer

City Washington DC

Company IDB Lab

Posting End Date 10162026 1159 PM EST

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 IDB Lab is looking for a dynamic experienced solutions-driven and client-oriented Private Mobilization Innovative Finance Officer to join the Countries Private Mobilization and Institutional Engagement CMI team based in Washington D.C.

CMI leads mobilization and partnership efforts at IDB Lab in coordination and collaboration with the IDB Labs business teams and the IDB global partnerships department.

The role will report to IDB Labs Chief Countries & Private Mobilization Officer Chief Officer - a member of IDB Labs management team- and will play an important role in scaling up mobilization volumes deepening partners engagement and positioning IDB Lab as a key mobilization actor for ecosystem building grants and venture assets in Latin America and the Caribbean.

IDB Lab is the innovation and venture arm of the IDB Group httpsbidlab.orgen. It fosters innovation and disruptive technologies to i benefit populations living in poverty and vulnerability and ii activate new industries for future sustainable growth. IDB Lab recently received a replenishment that calls for higher development impact and increased third-party mobilization with focus on the private sector among other objectives and results.

What youll do Under the leadership and guidance of the Chief Officer the Private Mobilization Innovative Finance Officer will

Support the development and implementation of IDB Labs mobilization and partnership efforts in coordination and collaboration with the IDB Labs business teams and the IDB global partnerships department.

Champion the conceptualization structuring and development of innovative mobilization arrangements and products tailored to the venture capital and ecosystem building space including the piloting and testing of novel mobilization schemes and the adaptation of existing development finance tools to the unique characteristics of IDB Labs innovation and venture business model.

Develop and maintain strong trust-based relationships with local regional and global mobilization partners -aligned with IDB Lab mission and risk appetite- including impact investors foundations family offices financial institutions sovereign and quasi-sovereign donors development finance institutions DFI global funds and other stakeholders Mobilization Partners.

Design and conduct targeted outreach programs with Mobilization Partners to deepen their understanding of IDB Labs value proposition and co-financing opportunities.

Lead other tasks as my be required by the Chief Officer.

What youll need Education Masters degree or equivalent advanced degree in finance business administration economics international development or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.

Experience At least four years of relevant professional experience preferably five years of experience in structuring mobilization partnership and co-financing arrangements oriented towards venture debt and venture equity co-financing and innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem building grants.

Understanding of and experience in structuring innovative mobilization arrangements fundraising development finance impact investment venture debt and equity blended finance concessional finance and donor relations.

Work experience in Latin America and the Caribbean and in a multilateral development bank DFI impact investor or international financial institution.

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with public and private donors partners investors and other external and internal stakeholders. Proven ability to negotiate with such donors partners investors and stakeholders.

Experience working in a fast-paced impact-oriented environment within complex organizations that balance multiple objectives.

Languages Proficiency in Spanish and English spoken and written is required. Additional knowledge of Portuguese or French is an asset.

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 employees 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 11 professional counseling training and learning opportunities language classes mobility options among others.

Otheroffice amenitiesas available Lactation Room Daycare Center Gym Bike Racks Parkingspouse 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 jobinterview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application please email us ataccommodationsiadb.org.

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