City: Kingston
Company: IDB
Posting End Date: August 22, 2026
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 highly experienced, strategic, and results-oriented Technical Consultant. As Technical Consultant, you will provide senior-level technical and advisory support to the Sector Specialist and IDB project teams on innovative solutions to water, sanitation, drainage, and solid waste developmental challenges in Jamaica. You will contribute to the identification and review of new project opportunities, including the viability of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in the sector, and provide senior-level technical support in the design, preparation, and implementation of complex projects.
You will work in the Water and Sanitation Division (INE/WSA), which is part of the Infrastructure and Energy Department of the IDB, in the Country Office of Jamaica (CJA). INE/WSA seeks to ensure universal and sustainable access to quality water, sanitation, drainage, and solid waste management services to contribute to the sustainable economic growth of IDB member countries of Latin America and the Caribbean and to the improvement of the quality of life of its citizens.
What you’ll do
- Provide senior technical and strategic support to the Sector Specialist and IDB Project Teams across all phases of the project cycle (preparation, approval) for water, sanitation, drainage, and solid waste operations in Jamaica and other Caribbean countries, as needed.
- Provide senior oversight and hands-on support in project administration, including participation in inspection missions, coordination and preparation of reports, and review of consultancy deliverables, ensuring quality and compliance with Bank procedures.
- Contribute to project structuring and portfolio management, providing technical, financial, and institutional inputs, addressing complex challenges, and ensuring alignment with IDB standards and country development priorities.
- Support sector dialogue and stakeholder engagement, in coordination with the Sector Specialist and Country Office leadership, including interactions with government counterparts, development partners, and private sector stakeholders.
- Support Executing Agencies in the preparation and review of project documentation, including bidding documents, terms of reference, technical assessments, Annual Operation Plans, and progress and monitoring reports.
What you’ll need
- Education: Master’s degree (or equivalent advanced degree) in Engineering or Environmental Science, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.
- Experience: At least ten (10) years of progressive experience in water and sanitation, or related sector. Experience of IDB or other IFI projects and procedures would be an asset. Field experience in Jamaica and/or the Caribbean region would be an asset.
- Languages: Proficiency in English.
Requirements
- Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries. Must be eligible to work in job location without the need for sponsorship.
- Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to 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
- National 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
–Leave 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.
–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.
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.
