Inter-American Development Bank * 07/16/96 Inter-American Development Bank Human Resources Department Career Opportunities at the IDB Manuel Labrado Manager, Human Resources Department November 19 – 20 – Portugal *

Table of Contents Basic information of the Institution * 07/16/96 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 Institution * 07/16/96 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 Institution * 07/16/96 Basic Information of the Institution 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. *

* 07/16/96 The 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 *

* 07/16/96 Areas of Activities To reach these goals, the Bank acts in the following activities: Competitiveness Social Development Reform and Modernization of the State *

Distribution of Loans by Sector of Activity Competitiveness * 07/16/96 Distribution of Loans by Sector of Activity Competitiveness *

Distribution of Loans by Sector of Activity Social Development * 07/16/96 Distribution of Loans by Sector of Activity Social Development (In millions of U.S. dollars) *

* 07/16/96 Distribution of Loans by Sector of Activity Reform and Modernization of the State *

Distribution of Loans by Sector of Activity Year 2006 * 07/16/96 Distribution of Loans by Sector of Activity Year 2006 The total of loans in 2006 was $US 6,380 billion Social Development $US 1,727 billion 27% Competitiveness $US 3,190 billion 50% Reform and Modernization of the State $US 1,463 billion 23% *

Distribution of Loans by Sector of Activity, 1961-2006 * 07/16/96 Distribution of Loans by Sector of Activity, 1961-2006 Total loans approved by the Bank in this period surpassed $US 145,020 billion Social Development $US 48,593 billion 34% Competitiveness $US 71,846 billion 50% Reform and Modernization of the State $US 24,579 billion 17% *

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Grade Structure Distribution * 07/16/96 Grade Structure Distribution Starting Salary Executives Representatives/Division Chiefs Seniors / Mid level Professionals / Specialists Junior Professionals Para-professionals Support Staff E R/1 US$129,128 2 3 4 5 US$77,140 6 7-9 US$30,621 10-13 Does not include personnel working for the Executive Board of Directors *

Employment Modalities * 07/16/96 Employment Modalities Staff Positions Contractual Employees Consultants Temporary Help Turnover Fixed-term Trust Fund Appts. Research Fellows Open-ended Special Programs for Young Professionals Staff: Functions of the position represent areas relevant to continuing Bank business Start with Fixed-term contracts through competitive process Appointment and Relocation Consultant jobs are offered to persons for specific tasks and projects paid on a fee basis. Consultants contracts are characterized by well-defined deliverables. These deliverables are associated with highly specialized services or performance of distinct tasks required to complete specific work products at pre-determined rates. The duration of the contract will be consistent with the length of time necessary for the delivery of the specific products, but it may not extend beyond maximum of 190 working days or 1,520 working hours in any period of 12 consecutive months. Temporary Help: The Bank may hire individuals to meet temporary increases in workload or to provide services needed for short periods of time. In general, these needs are in support activities, and, unlike consultant jobs, usually do not require highly specialized skills beyond those normally acquired through some post-secondary education and relevant practical experience. The duration of the contract may not extend beyond a maximum term of 12 months less one day. Trust Fund Appointments : Trust fund appointments provide expert advice, studies, and coordination of programs and related activities pursuant to Trust Funds administered by the Bank. The terms of reference and duration of these contracts must be consistent with the requirements of the relevant fund and applicable Bank policies. Terms and conditions of contracts with individuals hired through Trust Funds, where the Bank acts as Administrator, will be in compliance with the terms and conditions established by the Trust Fund Agreement. Junior Professional Internships / Employee Programs Diversity Program *

A Picture of the Bank: Personnel Statistics * 07/16/96 A Picture of the Bank: Personnel Statistics As of September 30, 2007 Distribution by Gender Distribution by Category Distribution Headquarters vs. Representations Regional Distribution/Non Regional/Canada & USA *

Population Distribution by Age * 07/16/96 Population Distribution by Age 37.9 37.9 33.8 22.4 37.9 33.8 33.8 22.4 22.4 1.8 4.1 4.1 1.8 1.8 4.1 In percentages In percentages In percentages Distribution by Years of Service 17 17 23 23 14 14 13 15 13 15 4 4 6 6 5 5 2 2 In percentages In percentages Evolution by Years of Service 10 12 10 *

Selection Process at the Bank * 07/16/96 Selection Process at the Bank *

Operational Careers at the Bank * 07/16/96 Operational Careers at the Bank Education Health Women in Development Poverty Modernization of the State Housing & Urban Development Municipal Development Social Development *

Operational Careers at the Bank Infrastructure Specialist * 07/16/96 Operational Careers at the Bank Telecommunications Transportation Energy General Engineering Infrastructure Specialist *

Natural Resources Specialist * 07/16/96 Operational Careers at the Bank Natural Resources Management Environmental Protection Pollution Control Agriculture Sanitation Natural Resources Specialist *

Financial Sector Specialist * 07/16/96 Operational Careers at the Bank Financial Sector Projects Financial Institutions Financial Sector Specialist *

Operational Careers at the Bank * 07/16/96 Operational Careers at the Bank Country Economists Project Economists Economist *

To support its operations, the Bank also looks for additional profiles in the following areas: Procurement Finance and Accounting Audit Human Resources Information Systems Support

Minimum Requirements for these positions are: * 07/16/96 Minimum Requirements for these positions are: 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. *

Online Recruitment Application Job@pply Recruitment Sources * 07/16/96 Internet (www.iadb.org) Advertisements (Newspapers, and Professional Publications) Career Fairs Recruitment Missions Online Recruitment Application Job@pply *

Special Programs for Young Professionals and Students * 07/16/96 Special Programs for Young Professionals and Students Junior Professional Program / Diversity: Completed post-graduate degree Summer / Diversity Internship : Pursuing graduate degree Summer / Diversity Employment: Pursuing undergraduate degree Research Fellowship: Students or recent graduates *

Junior Professional Program/Diversity * 07/16/96 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/Diversity * 07/16/96 General Requirements 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 *

Summer / Diversity Internship Programs * 07/16/96 Summer / Diversity Internship Programs General Requirements Be working towards a graduate degree Not older than 36 years of age Proficient in at least one official language Certification of origin Employment Characteristics Participants are hired for a period of 2 or 3 months Assignments relevant to their course of study *

Summer / Diversity Employment Program * 07/16/96 Summer / Diversity Employment Program General Requirements Be working towards an undergraduate degree Not older than 26 years of age Proficient in at least one official language Certification of origin Employment Characteristics Participants are hired for a period of 2 or 3 months Administrative and clerical assignments *

Research Fellowship Program * 07/16/96 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. *

Associate Professional Officer (APO) * 07/16/96 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. *

What the IDB Offers: Competitive compensation package: * 07/16/96 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 *

In Summary… * 07/16/96 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. We recruit through competitive process aiming at the highest degree of professional competency, integrity, and institutional efficiency. We offer: Exciting career development opportunities Competitive benefits and compensation packages Diverse and inclusive working environment *