Resources Planning & Administration Senior Specialist-Country Department Caribbean Group

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Resources Planning & Administration Senior Specialist-Country Department Caribbean Group

City Washington DC

Company IDB

Posting End Date 9172026 1159 PM EST

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 strategic solutions-oriented Resource Planning and Administration RPA Senior Specialist to provide department-wide technical leadership for corporate people financial and administrative management in the Country Department Caribbean Group CCB. The role will translate institutional priorities and business needs into integrated resource strategies governance practices and practical solutions that strengthen performance resilience accountability and service delivery across the Front Office and Country Offices.

You will serve as a trusted advisor to the CCB Manager and Management Team working closely with Country Representatives and corporate partners. You will lead and coordinate the RPA function across CCB providing technical guidance and oversight to the RPA Specialists in the Country Offices and quality assurance to the broader administrative community.

What youll do

Advise CCB leadership on people financial corporate and organizational matters develop options assess risks and trade-offs and translate decisions into integrated business workforce budget and operational plans aligned with institutional priorities.

Lead the RPA teams across the Front Office and Country Offices establish clear standards roles escalation thresholds service expectations controls and review mechanisms and ensure consistent and effective application of institutional policies and procedures.

Lead workforce planning and oversee recruitment onboarding performance management learning mobility engagement recognition diversity and inclusion and offboarding processes advise management on organizational design staffing scenarios office environment and other sensitive workforce matters.

Direct department-wide budget formulation allocation forecasting execution and reporting provide management with timely analysis and recommendations optimize resources across competing priorities strengthen internal controls and oversee accounting payments year-end activities and other fiduciary responsibilities.

Provide strategic oversight of procurement and the full contract lifecycle including planning competitive processes execution performance monitoring and closeout improve compliance value for money operational efficiency and risk management across CCB.

Oversee travel facilities security business continuity and crisis management records management sustainability fixed assets official events technology-enabled administrative services and other corporate functions ensuring continuity and responsive support across locations.

Lead the continuous improvement of business processes sponsor change-management initiatives use data automation analytics and digital tools to reduce friction strengthen transparency and improve the quality and speed of services.

Build and share knowledge tools methodologies and lessons learned lead relevant learning and communication initiatives maintain strong networks with corporate partners and represent CCB in departmental and Bank-wide working groups reviews audits and other relevant forums.

What youll need

Education

Masters degree in Business Administration Financial Management Accounting Human Resources Operations Management Public Administration or another field relevant to the responsibilities of the role.

Experience

At least five years sevenpreferably of experience in human resources workforce planning budgeting and financial management procurement and contract management corporate services organizational change or general administration. Demonstrated experience advising senior management leading complex multi-stakeholder initiatives supervising teams and operating with a high degree of autonomy. Experience in a multi-cultural environment is highly desirable.

Technical knowledge

Advanced knowledge of resource planning and administration internal controls business and workforce planning budget analysis and forecasting procurement and contract oversight risk management process improvement and change management. Strong ability to use data digital tools and management information to support decisions and improve service delivery. Knowledge of IDB Group policies systems and administrative processes is highly desirable.

Languages

Proficiency in Spanish and English spoken and written is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.

Requirements

CitizenshipYou 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.

Type of contract and duration

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.

Other perks country specific Lactation Room Daycare Center Gym Bike Racks Parking spouse career support 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 jobinterview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application please email us ataccommodationsiadb.org.

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