Design and Evaluation Operations Consultancy

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented consultant to support consultancy on Development Effectiveness and enhance the quality and evaluability of the IDB’s Education portfolio. Key Highlights: 1. Support consultancy on Development Effectiveness in Education 2. Work in an inclusive, collaborative, and rewarding environment 3. Contribute to the continuous improvement of education in Latin America and the Caribbean City: Bogotá Company: IDB Posting End Date: July 28, 2026 **We Improve Lives** ------------------- The IDB Group is a diverse community of versatile and passionate people united to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Those who work with us find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment. **About This Position** --------------------- We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented individual with strong analytical capabilities to support consultancy on Development Effectiveness and improve the quality and evaluability of the Education portfolio. As a Results and Education Evaluation Consultant, you will provide technical assistance to the Education team and work under the direct supervision of an Education Specialist, in close collaboration with the entire project team, covering all operations in the education sector. You will work in Education (EDU), part of the Social Sector (SCL). This team is responsible for the Development Effectiveness Plan of the IDB’s Education Division by developing standardized tools and methodologies for project design and evaluation, strengthening the monitoring and evaluation framework, improving the results-based supervision model, and supporting strategic decision-making on the education portfolio. Additionally, contribute to strengthening new models and methodologies for the 2026 Development Effectiveness Plan. **What You Will Do** ---------------- * Advance results-based supervision within the Development Effectiveness framework, supporting portfolio reporting with status analysis and outcome simulations. * Review financial planning instruments, monitoring reports, results matrices, theories of change, and cost-benefit analyses, identifying gaps and inconsistencies. * Analyze the education portfolio (quantitatively and qualitatively) across the project cycle (initiation, implementation, and closure). * Support the continuous improvement of project theories of change. * Provide evidence-based technical analysis and recommendations. * Monitor monitoring report (PMR) cycles through analysis and simulations. * Maintain and enhance supervision dashboards. * Contribute to the development of impact evaluation strategies. * Collaborate on economic analysis and cost-benefit evaluations. * Systematize evidence on effective education interventions. **What You Need** -------------------- * **Education:** Master’s degree in Economics, Public Policy, Education, International Law, Social Sciences, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of this position. * **Experience:** Five years of progressive experience in results-based project monitoring and impact/policy evaluation. * **Languages:** Proficiency in Spanish and English, both oral and written. Knowledge of French and Portuguese is desirable. **Requirements** -------------- * **Citizenship:** You are a citizen of one of our 48 member countries. You must be eligible to work in the job location(s) without requiring sponsorship. * **Consanguinity:** No members of your family (up to fourth-degree blood relation and second-degree affinity, including spouse) work at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab. **Contract Type and Duration** ------------------------------- Full-time Local Remote Consultant, 12 months (up to 48 months, subject to eligibility), providing services 100% remotely from the selected candidate’s place of residence. Services are expected to be delivered from a country where the IDB Group has offices. **What We Offer** ----------------- The IDB Group offers benefits tailored to employees’ diverse life stages and needs. These benefits include: \-A competitive compensation package. \-Leaves and vacations: 2 days per month of contract \+ gender-neutral parental leave. \-Health insurance: The IDB Group provides a monthly allowance for purchasing health insurance. \-Fully remote work arrangement. \-Development support: We offer learning opportunities to enhance your professional profile, such as seminars, personalized career coaching, and more. \-Health and wellness: Access to our Health Services Center, which provides employees with preventive care and health education. **Our Culture** ------------------- At the IDB, we work so everyone can bring their best selves to work and be authentic while finding purpose. Our team constantly strives for excellence and recognizes and celebrates the impact of individual contributions. In our commitment to innovation, we intentionally include all voices, foster a sense of belonging, and promote equity. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives. We ensure that persons with disabilities receive reasonable accommodations to participate in the interview process. If you need accommodation to complete this application, please email accommodations@iadb.org .