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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, proactive, and execution-oriented Project Pipeline Development Consultant. As Project Pipeline Development Consultant, you will originate, shape, and advance a pipeline of viable, market-ready projects under the ONE Caribbean Project Preparation Coordination Mechanism (PPCM), combining proactive outreach and engagement with early-stage project execution and acceleration responsibilities to ensure continuity from concept development through initial implementation.

You will work in the ONE Caribbean Project Preparation Coordination Mechanism (PPCM) team, part of the ONE Caribbean Regional Program within the IDB Group. This team is responsible for catalyzing public and private investment across eligible Caribbean countries by building, strengthening, and advancing a disciplined pipeline of high-quality projects, while ensuring momentum is maintained as projects move from origination to early execution stages.

What you’ll do

Under the supervision of the ONE Caribbean Unit Chief and in close coordination with the ONE Caribbean Unit, CCB, Country Offices, and IDB Group Project Preparation Partners, the Consultant will perform the following functions:

• Originate and screen project opportunities aligned with ONE Caribbean priorities across public, private, and PPP modalities. Serve as a first point of contact for prospective sponsors, guiding eligibility, strategic fit, and preparation pathways.
• Engage national, regional, and private sector stakeholders and support targeted outreach to build a high-quality pipeline.
• Support and, as needed, represent PPCM in regional and country level events, forums, and investment platforms.
• Prepare briefing materials and articulate the PPCM value proposition to identify and advance follow up opportunities. Track post event leads and ensure systematic follow up into the pipeline.
• Support sponsors in shaping and refining Concept Notes in line with PPCM criteria and guidance. Screen early project ideas to improve quality at entry and reduce downstream rework.
• Coordinate with Country Offices to ensure alignment with national priorities and conduct preliminary due diligence.
• Maintain oversight of early stage pipeline projects, tracking milestones and identifying risks of delay.
• Support stakeholder follow up to ensure timely responses and early issue resolution. Facilitate handoff of viable projects to execution focused resources and Project Preparation Partners.
• Maintain structured records of outreach, leads, and pipeline status. Produce concise pipeline summaries highlighting conversion trends and bottlenecks.
• Capture market intelligence to inform PPCM strategic adjustments.

What you'll need

Education: Master (or equivalent advanced degree) , in economics, finance, corporate finance, public policy, development studies, international relations  or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.  

Experience: 10 years  of progressive experience in spanning project development, investment promotion, development operations, or pipeline management. 

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

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, 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at accommodations@iadb.org.