Associate for Climate and Environment

Job Posting Organization:
IDB Invest is the private sector arm of the IDB Group, an international financial institution dedicated to addressing the development needs of Latin America and the Caribbean. Established to support sustainable enterprises and projects, IDB Invest aims to deliver financial results while maximizing social and environmental impact in the region. The organization operates in 26 countries, structured across four geographic regions and three vertical industries: Infrastructure and Energy, Financial Institutions, and Corporates. Recently, IDB Invest's shareholders approved a significant capitalization of $3.5 billion, which will enable the institution to scale up its investments, nearly doubling its annual financing from approximately $8 billion to $19 billion. This increase is intended to unlock greater private sector participation to drive development and climate impact across the region.

Job Overview:
The position of Associate for Climate and Environment is designed for a highly motivated professional with a strong background in data management. The primary responsibilities include performing data analysis of climate advisory services projects, tracking climate finance and green finance, and ensuring the highest standards of data quality in systems and databases. The role supports continuous improvement in reporting processes and is situated within the Climate and Environment Division of the ICT department. This division is tasked with providing environmental technical expertise to the market, clients, and the organization as a whole. The associate will be expected to update and maintain climate finance databases, prepare presentations and reports, conduct in-depth analyses of climate-related financial data, and support project teams during donor reporting cycles. The position also involves liaising with units responsible for donor relations to ensure compliance with reporting policies and guidelines, as well as providing training on KPI reporting tools and methodologies.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Associate for Climate and Environment include:

• Updating and maintaining climate finance and green finance databases to enable quality reporting for effective decision-making.
• Taking a proactive approach to ensure data quality and coordinating with project teams to resolve any data issues.
• Preparing periodic and ad-hoc presentations and reports related to climate and green finance metrics for internal and external audiences, including the Board of Executive Directors and senior executives.
• Conducting in-depth analysis of climate-related financial data to track progress towards corporate sustainability goals.
• Supporting project teams during the annual donor reporting cycle of technical cooperations.
• Serving as a liaison with units responsible for donor relations to ensure proper reporting and compliance with policies.
• Designing and generating performance dashboards using Excel, Power BI, and other data visualization tools.
• Providing training to climate officers and relevant staff on KPI reporting tools and methodologies.
• Building capacity within teams to ensure accurate and timely climate and green finance reporting. 1
• Ensuring all documentation related to climate and green finance KPIs is up to date and compliant with relevant standards.

Required Qualifications:
The required qualifications for the Associate for Climate and Environment position include:

• A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent advanced degree) in business, environmental or biological sciences, international development, natural resources economics, economics, environmental engineering, natural resources management, or related fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.
• At least two (2) years of progressive experience in research, economic analysis, and green finance project reporting for academia and/or international development organizations.
• Experience working in a multilateral development bank and an understanding of the Latin American and Caribbean context will be highly valued.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent advanced degree in relevant fields such as business, environmental or biological sciences, international development, natural resources economics, economics, environmental engineering, or natural resources management. This educational background is essential to fulfill the responsibilities of the role effectively.

Experience:
The position requires at least two (2) years of progressive experience in research, economic analysis, and green finance project reporting. Experience in academia or international development organizations is preferred. Additionally, familiarity with the workings of a multilateral development bank and an understanding of the Latin American and Caribbean regions will be considered advantageous.

Languages:
Proficiency in English is mandatory, along with proficiency in one of the other official languages of the Bank, which include Spanish, French, or Portuguese. This bilingual capability is essential for effective communication within the organization and with external stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
The position is offered under an international staff contract for an initial duration of 36 months, with the possibility of renewal upon mutual agreement. The IDB Group provides a competitive compensation package, which includes 24 days of paid time off, 8 personal days, sick leave, and gender-neutral parental leave. Health insurance is provided, covering medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs. The organization also offers a defined benefit pension plan, hybrid and flexible work schedules, and access to health services. Furthermore, IDB Invest emphasizes professional development, offering mentoring, professional counseling, training opportunities, and language classes. The organizational culture promotes inclusivity, innovation, and the celebration of diverse contributions, ensuring that all employees can bring their authentic selves to work.