Inter-American Inter-American Development BankDevelopment Bank
Inter-American Inter-American Development BankDevelopment BankHuman Resources Human Resources
DepartmentDepartmentHuman Resources Human Resources
DepartmentDepartmentCareer Opportunities at the IDBCareer Opportunities at the IDB
Manuel LabradoManuel Labrado
Manager, Human Resources Manager, Human Resources DepartmentDepartment
November 19 – 20 – PortugalNovember 19 – 20 – Portugal
Career Opportunities at the IDBCareer Opportunities at the IDB
Manuel LabradoManuel Labrado
Manager, Human Resources Manager, Human Resources DepartmentDepartment
November 19 – 20 – PortugalNovember 19 – 20 – Portugal
Table of ContentsTable of ContentsTable of ContentsTable of Contents Basic information of the Institution Main areas of activities General information on the Bank’s structure
Bank’s Organizational Structure Bank’s Grade Structure Distribution Banks’ Employment Modalities A picture of the Bank: Personnel Statistics
Selection Process at the Bank Profiles in Demand Special Programs for Young Professionals What the IDB Offers
Basic Information of the Basic Information of the InstitutionInstitution
Basic Information of the Basic Information of the InstitutionInstitution
The IDB is the oldest of all regional development institutions of the world and constitutes the main source of multilateral financing for economic, social and institutional projects of development, and those of commerce and regional integration, in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The Bank was created in 1959.
In actuality it is composed of 47 member countries:
– 26 borrowing countries
– 21 non borrowing countries, including the United States, Japan, Republic of Korea, Canada, Israel and 16 European countries.
Basic Information of the Basic Information of the InstitutionInstitution
Basic Information of the Basic Information of the InstitutionInstitution
The IDB headquarters is located in Washington, D.C.
The IDB has 26 Country Offices in Latin America and the Caribbean and 2 Special Offices, one in Europe and the other in Japan.
Has a staff of 1,805 employees.
The total capital of the Bank as of December 31, 2006 was of $US 100,953 billion.
The total of loans approved by the Bank from 1961-2006 has been for more than $US 145,020 billion.
In the year 2006, the total of loans offered by the Bank has been $US 6,380 billion.
The Bank’s VisionThe Bank’s Vision The Bank’s VisionThe Bank’s Vision
The four fundamental objectives of the IDB defined in its Institutional Strategy are:
– Promote poverty reduction
– Foster social cohesion by creating opportunities for the majority
– Support Private Sector ad job creation
– Support regional integration
AreasAreas of Activities of ActivitiesAreasAreas of Activities of Activities
To reach these goals, the Bank acts in the following activities:
1. Competitiveness
2. Social Development
3. Reform and Modernization of the State
Distribution of Loans by Sector Distribution of Loans by Sector of Activityof Activity
CompetitivenessCompetitiveness
Distribution of Loans by Sector Distribution of Loans by Sector of Activityof Activity
CompetitivenessCompetitiveness
Sector 2006 % 1961-2006 %
Competitiveness $ 3,190.1 50 $ 71,846.3 49.5
Energy 1,044.40 16.4 20,077.30 13.8
Transportation and Communication 717.3 11.2 15,777.00 10.9
Agriculture and Fisheries 62.1 1 13,612.20 9.4
Industry, Mining and Tourism 5 0.1 12,750.30 8.8
Multisector Credit and Preinvestment 0 0 3,638.60 2.5 Science and Technology 331.5 5.2 1,936.10 1.3
Trade Financing 252.9 4 2,345.10 1.6
Productive Infrastructure 333.3 5.2 1,175.90 0.8
Capital Markets 443.6 7 533.9 0.4
(In millions of U.S. dollars)
(In millions of U.S. dollars)
Sector 2006 % 1961-2006 %Social Development 1,727.10 27.1 48,593.90 33.5 Social Investment 994.5 15.6 19,867.60 13.7 Water and Sanitation 370 5.8 9,473.40 6.5 Urban Development 74.4 1.2 7,446.10 5.1
Education 60.5 0.9 5,579.90 3.8
Health 140 2.2 2,981.50 2.1
Environment 84.8 1.3 2,753.00 1.9
Microenterprise 2.9 0 492.3 0.3
(In millions of U.S. dollars)
Distribution of Loans by Sector Distribution of Loans by Sector of Activity of Activity
Social DevelopmentSocial Development
Distribution of Loans by Sector Distribution of Loans by Sector of Activity of Activity
Social DevelopmentSocial Development
Distribution of Loans by Sector Distribution of Loans by Sector of Activity of Activity
Reform and Modernization of the Reform and Modernization of the StateState
Distribution of Loans by Sector Distribution of Loans by Sector of Activity of Activity
Reform and Modernization of the Reform and Modernization of the StateState
Sector 2006 % 1961-2006 %
Reform and Modernization of the State 1,463.70 22.9 24,579.80 16.9
Reform and Public Sector Support 24.3 0.4 11,383.50 7.8
Financial Sector Reform 801 12.6 7,406.30 5.1
Fiscal Reform 177 2.8 4,040.70 2.8
Decentralization Policies 353 5.5 1,072.50 0.7
Modernization and Administration of Justice 54 0.8 368.9 0.3
Planning and State Reform 26.4 0.4 143.3 0.1
Parliamentary Modernization 0 0 71.9 0 Civil Society 0 0 22 0
Trade Policy Support 0 0 27.4 0
E-Government 28 0.4 43.3 0
(In millions of U.S. dollars)
Distribution of Loans by Sector Distribution of Loans by Sector of Activityof ActivityYear 2006Year 2006
Distribution of Loans by Sector Distribution of Loans by Sector of Activityof ActivityYear 2006Year 2006
The total of loans in 2006 was $US 6,380 billion
Reform and Modernization
of the State $US 1,463 billion
23%
Social Development $US 1,727 billion
27%Competitiveness
$US 3,190 billion50%
Distribution of Loans by Sector Distribution of Loans by Sector of Activity, 1961-2006of Activity, 1961-2006
Distribution of Loans by Sector Distribution of Loans by Sector of Activity, 1961-2006of Activity, 1961-2006
Total loans approved by the Bank in this period surpassed $US 145,020 billion
Reform and Modernization
of the State $US 24,579 billion
17%
Competitiveness$US 71,846 billion
50%
Social Development $US 48,593 billion
34%
Grade Structure DistributionGrade Structure Distribution
Does not include personnel working for the Executive Board of Directors
7-9
10-13
6
5
4
3
2
R/1
E Executives Representatives/Division Chiefs
Seniors / Mid level Professionals / Specialists
Junior Professionals
Para-professionals Support Staff
Starting Salary
US$30,621
US$129,128
US$77,140
Employment ModalitiesEmployment ModalitiesEmployment ModalitiesEmployment Modalities
Staff PositionsStaff Positions
Fixed-termFixed-termTurnoverTurnover
Contractual EmployeesContractual Employees
Junior Professional
Internships / Employee Programs
Diversity Program
Junior Professional
Internships / Employee Programs
Diversity Program
ConsultantsConsultants TemporaryHelp
TemporaryHelp
Trust Fund Appts.
Trust Fund Appts.
Special Programs for Young ProfessionalsSpecial Programs for Young Professionals
Open-endedOpen-ended
ResearchFellows
ResearchFellows
A Picture of the Bank: Personnel StatisticsA Picture of the Bank: Personnel StatisticsAs of September 30, 2007As of September 30, 2007
51%
49%
Women Men
Distribution by Gender Distribution by Category
Distribution Headquarters vs. RepresentationsRegional Distribution/Non Regional/Canada & USA
21%
76%
3%
Administrative Professional Executive
10%
20%
70%
Non Regional USA/Canada Regional
29%
71%
Representation Headquaters
Population Distribution by Age
Distribution by Years of Service
Evolution by Years of Service
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
1.8
22.4
37.9 33.8
4.1
In percentages
0.0%
5.0%
10.0%
15.0%
20.0%
25.0%
<1 1-3 4-6 7-9 10-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35+
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
1.8
22.4
37.9 33.8
4.1
4
17
2313
1415
65
2
In percentages
In percentages
0.00
5.00
10.00
15.00
Average Years ofService Today
Average Years ofService in 2000
Average Years ofService 1995
1.8
22.4
37.933.8
4.1
4
17
2313
1415
6 52
10 12 10
In percentages
In percentages
Selection Process Selection Process at the Bankat the Bank
Selection Process Selection Process at the Bankat the Bank
Education
Health
Women in Development
Poverty
Modernization of the State
Housing & Urban Development
Municipal Development
Social Social DevelopmentDevelopment
Social Social DevelopmentDevelopment
Operational Careers at the BankOperational Careers at the Bank
Telecommunications
Transportation
Energy
General Engineering
InfrastructInfrastructureure
Specialist Specialist
InfrastructInfrastructureure
Specialist Specialist
Operational Careers at the BankOperational Careers at the Bank
Natural Resources Management
Environmental Protection
Pollution Control
Agriculture
Sanitation
Natural Natural
ResourResourcesces
SpecialiSpecialistst
Natural Natural
ResourResourcesces
SpecialiSpecialistst
Operational Careers at the BankOperational Careers at the Bank
Financial Sector Projects
Financial Institutions
Financial Financial SectorSector
SpecialistSpecialist
Financial Financial SectorSector
SpecialistSpecialist
Operational Careers at the BankOperational Careers at the Bank
Country Economists
Project EconomistsEconomistEconomistEconomistEconomist
Operational Careers at the BankOperational Careers at the Bank
Procurement
Finance and Accounting
Audit
Human Resources
Information Systems
To support its operations, the Bank To support its operations, the Bank also looks for additional profiles in also looks for additional profiles in
the following areas:the following areas:
To support its operations, the Bank To support its operations, the Bank also looks for additional profiles in also looks for additional profiles in
the following areas:the following areas:
SupportSupportSupportSupport
Master’s degree, Licenciature or equivalent
degree, and sometimes Ph.D.
4 years + of relevant experience, preferably in
Latin America and/or the Caribbean.
Fluent in at least 2 of the Bank’s official
languages, preferably English and Spanish.
Minimum Requirements for these Minimum Requirements for these positions are:positions are:
Minimum Requirements for these Minimum Requirements for these positions are:positions are:
Internet (www.iadb.org)
Advertisements (Newspapers, and Professional Publications)
Career Fairs
Recruitment Missions
Recruitment SourcesRecruitment SourcesRecruitment SourcesRecruitment Sources
Online Recruitment Application Job@pply
1.1. Junior Professional Program / Diversity:Junior Professional Program / Diversity: Completed post-
graduate degree
2.2. Summer / Diversity Internship :Summer / Diversity Internship : Pursuing graduate degree
3.3. Summer / Diversity Employment:Summer / Diversity Employment: Pursuing undergraduate
degree
4.4. Research Fellowship: Research Fellowship: Students or recent graduates
Special Programs for Young Professionals Special Programs for Young Professionals and Studentsand Students
Special Programs for Young Professionals Special Programs for Young Professionals and Studentsand Students
The program is designed for young professionals with skills in areas such as:
Economics
Trade
Modernization of the State
Environment
Finance
Public Administration
Education
Health
Junior Professional Program/DiversityJunior Professional Program/DiversityJunior Professional Program/DiversityJunior Professional Program/Diversity
Master’s degree
One or more years of professional experience
Under 33 and 38 years of age
Proficiency in English and Spanish
Certification of origin
General RequirementsGeneral RequirementsGeneral RequirementsGeneral RequirementsJunior Professional Program/DiversityJunior Professional Program/DiversityJunior Professional Program/DiversityJunior Professional Program/Diversity
Be working towards a graduate degree
Not older than 36 years of age
Proficient in at least one official language
Certification of origin
General Requirements
Participants are hired for a period of 2 or 3 months Assignments relevant to their course of study
Employment Characteristics
Summer / DiversitySummer / DiversityInternship ProgramsInternship ProgramsSummer / DiversitySummer / Diversity
Internship ProgramsInternship Programs
Be working towards an undergraduate degree Not older than 26 years of age Proficient in at least one official language Certification of origin
Participants are hired for a period of 2 or 3 months Administrative and clerical assignments
General Requirements
Employment Characteristics
Summer / DiversitySummer / DiversityEmployment ProgramEmployment ProgramSummer / DiversitySummer / Diversity
Employment ProgramEmployment Program
Up to 2 years of entry-level work experience. After completion,
RF should move on to continue with their education or
professional career in the labor market. RF provide the Bank with
up-to-date knowledge and skills in a variety of areas pertinent to
the Bank.
Citizen of member countries only. Under 33 of age (38 for
diversity candidates). Pursuing a university degree or have
graduated in the last 3 years. One time participation. Fluent in at
least 1 official language of the Bank.
Research Fellowship ProgramResearch Fellowship ProgramResearch Fellowship ProgramResearch Fellowship Program
Up to 2-years contract. Paid by Governments with an
agreement for APO Program. Currently: Italy; in
process Germany and Austria.
Under age 33 (38 for diversity program candidates)
Candidate must have Masters Degree and has
graduated within the last 3 years. One time
participation.
Associate Professional Officer (APO)Associate Professional Officer (APO)Associate Professional Officer (APO)Associate Professional Officer (APO)
Competitive compensation package:– Salaries net of income taxes comparable to those of
other international institutions– Comprehensive Relocation Plan, including Visa– Expatriate Benefits (Home-Leave, Education Allowance)– Medical and Life Insurance– Pension Plan– Dependency Allowance
Challenging Career Development Opportunities Multidisciplinary diverse environment
What the IDB Offers:What the IDB Offers:What the IDB Offers:What the IDB Offers:
1. The Inter-American Development Bank offers you an exciting challenge: to be part of the oldest and largest regional multilateral institution that helps accelerate economic and social development in LAC and the Caribbean.
2. We recruit through competitive process aiming at the highest degree of professional competency, integrity, and institutional efficiency.
3. We offer:
Exciting career development opportunities Competitive benefits and compensation
packages Diverse and inclusive working environment
In Summary…In Summary…In Summary…In Summary…