Consultancy for Water and Sanitation Projects

Description

City: Mexico City Company: IDB Posting End Date: May 26, 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 professional with experience in the execution, development, and promotion of projects for the Consultancy for Water and Sanitation Projects. As a Water and Sanitation Projects Consultant, you will provide technical monitoring of projects related to sectoral policies on water, sanitation and waste; drinking water supply, sanitation and wastewater treatment; water resources management; urban stormwater drainage systems; and municipal solid waste management. You will work in the Water and Sanitation Division (WSA), part of the Infrastructure and Energy Department (INE). This team is responsible for providing financial and technical support for infrastructure projects in water and sanitation, irrigation, flood control, transport, and energy. **What You Will Do** ---------------- * Analyze and develop documents related to various instruments under implementation (loans, technical cooperation, and grants) * Prepare technical reports and reports jointly with the operational area of the Representation * Contribute to the technical, environmental, and social monitoring of project implementation, identification of critical paths, delays, and proposals for corrective measures and/or action plans that support achieving planned results and impacts; as well as support the Water and Sanitation Specialist in preparing technical sections of new loan operations and technical cooperation activities. * Analyze new opportunities to consolidate and expand the pipeline, evaluating potential projects such as expenditure efficiency programs or management improvement projects with operators. * In coordination with the Operational Analyst supporting the Water and Sanitation Division at the Representation, review the technical sections of Project Monitoring Reports (PMRs) for Programs, analyze achievement of results and outputs, verify performance indicators, and propose action plans to meet said indicators. * Participate in supervision visits (approved by the Bank) to ongoing projects * Develop reports identifying key issues encountered and recommended actions to support achieving expected project outcomes * Attend meetings with staff from institutions involved in ongoing programs for reviewing and tracking technical project matters. * Draft Terms of Reference for consultancy contracts, specifically from the technical perspective, and support the Water and Sanitation Specialist in reviewing reports and deliverables submitted by consultants or consulting firms. **What You Need** -------------------- * **Education**: Master’s degree (or equivalent advanced degree) in science, policy, and management of water and sanitation or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of this position. * **Experience**: At least five years of progressive experience in drinking water supply, sanitation and wastewater treatment; water resources management; urban stormwater drainage systems; climate resilience, urban sustainability, solid waste management, multilateral project financing and its administration. Experience managing international and/or multi\-stakeholder programs is an advantage. * **Languages**: Proficiency in Spanish and English, both oral and written. Additional 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 location(s) of the position 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 National Consultant: 12 months (up to 48 months, subject to eligibility). **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. \-Savings plan: The IDB Group cares about your future and, depending on contract duration, provides a monthly allowance for a savings plan. \-On-site position, with occasional telework flexibility. \-Development support: We offer learning opportunities to enhance your professional profile, such as seminars, individualized 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 your 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 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 .