Public-Private Partnerships Upstream Consultant

About the role

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) seeks a proactive consultant to strengthen the upstream activities of its Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) Unit. You will work on diagnostics, knowledge products, and technical assistance that support PPP development across Latin America and the Caribbean.

Key responsibilities

• Support regional and country‑level diagnostic exercises on PPP regulatory frameworks, investment cycles, and project prioritization.
• Provide upstream technical assistance, including reviews of regulatory and institutional frameworks and guidance on project planning.
• Develop and manage PPP knowledge products, such as technical notes, monographs, and research papers.
• Prepare publications and conduct statistical and econometric analyses, from literature review to modeling and result interpretation.
• Generate analytical inputs for senior management, including presentations and talking points.
• Assist with administrative and operational tasks related to budgeting, activity reporting, event organization, and internal process monitoring.

Required profile

• Dynamic, result‑oriented professional with experience in PPPs or infrastructure finance.
• Strong analytical background and ability to produce high‑quality research outputs.
• Excellent written communication skills in English.
• Capacity to work collaboratively with multi‑disciplinary teams and external partners.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence PPP development in a leading multilateral institution.
• Collaborative, inclusive work environment focused on impact in Latin America and the Caribbean.