Domestic Resource Mobilization/Public Financial Management Specialist – Associate Professional Officer Program
Post of Duty:
Washington, D.C.
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is a multilateral development bank that provides financing, grants and technical assistance to member countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.
About this position The Fiscal Management Division (FMM) of the Institutions for Development Sector (IFD) supports countries in Latin America and the Caribbean by strengthening institutions, governance and public sector policies. The Associate Professional Officer will work on tax policy and administration strengthening in LAC, contributing to broader institutional development in public financial management and fiscal sustainability.
What you’ll do
Provide advice on tax policy reforms aimed at increasing revenue mobilization, improving efficiency, and enhancing the progressivity of tax systems.
Support the design and implementation of tax administration projects, including the preparation of technical cooperations and investment operations.
Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to assess tax performance, estimating gaps between potential and actual collections, evaluating tax expenditures, and analyzing legal and political economy constraints to reform.
Develop policy recommendations to reduce tax evasion and informality and strengthen compliance.
Prepare technical guidance and support reforms to simplify tax systems and reduce compliance costs, including streamlining procedures and improving taxpayer services to foster voluntary compliance and private sector development.
Design training materials and deliver capacity‑building activities, including technical workshops for Ministries of Finance and tax administrations on international best practices in tax policy and administration.
Contribute to the Division’s broader Domestic Resource Mobilization agenda by participating in knowledge generation, analytical outputs, and operational activities, as well as other tasks requested by the Division Chief.
Support analytical and operational work at the intersection of fiscal policy and climate and sustainability, including green public finance, climate budgeting, and fiscal instruments for climate action.
Contribute to the design and implementation of operations that strengthen governance frameworks and institutional capacity in borrowing member countries.
Collaborate with other divisions within the Institutions for Development Sector on cross‑sectoral initiatives, including financial sector development, capital markets, and sustainable finance.
Contribute to policy dialogue, donor engagement, and knowledge products on institutional strengthening, inclusive growth and sustainable development.
What you will need Education
Master’s degree (or equivalent advanced degree) from an accredited university in Economics, Public Policy/Public Administration, Finance, Financial Economics, Accounting, International Development/Development Studies, Political Economy/Government, Business Administration (public‑sector focus, finance or development), Environmental Economics, Climate Policy, or Sustainable Finance. Other related fields will be considered if relevant to the position’s responsibilities. The degree must have been already awarded.
Experience
At least 2 years of relevant experience in fiscal policy, public financial management, governance, financial sector development, or economic policy analysis.
Experience in public sector institutions, international organizations, consulting firms, or research institutions is highly desirable.
Familiarity with development policy issues in LAC or other emerging economies is an asset.
Experience supporting policy analysis, advisory work, or the design/implementation of reforms or projects is desirable.
Exposure to multilateral development banks, international financial institutions, or donor‑funded programs is an advantage.
Experience in tax policy, fiscal analysis, public financial management, financial sector regulation, or sustainable/green finance is a plus.
Strong interest in institutional development, governance, and inclusive and sustainable growth is essential.
Language
Proficiency in English and one of the other Bank official languages (Spanish, Portuguese, or French) is required.
Key skills
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Builds effective working relationships across teams and stakeholders.
Delivers client‑oriented and results‑focused support.
Communicates and influences.
Ability to work across disciplines and adapt to diverse thematic areas within public sector management and institutional development.
Requirements
Citizenship: Citizen of one of IDB’s 48 member countries. IDB will assist with relocation and visa process.
Age: Under 33 years of age as of January 1st of the year of the proposed contract start date.
Consanguinity: No family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest or IDB Lab.
Type and contract duration
Type of contract: Consultant/Associate Professional Officer (APO).
Length of contract: 24 months (2 years). Initially 12 months with renewal contingent on performance after the first year.
Work location: IDB Headquarters, Washington D.C., USA.
Responsible person: Emilio Pineda, Manager for the Institutions for Development Sector.
What we offer
Competitive compensation package.
Leaves and vacations: 2 days per month of contract + gender‑neutral parental leave.
Health insurance: monthly allowance for health insurance purchase.
Savings plan: monthly allowance depending on contract length.
Assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family.
On‑site position with occasional teleworking flexibility.
Development support: learning opportunities such as seminars, 1:1 professional counseling and more.
Health and wellbeing: access to Health Services Center providing preventive care and health education.
Office amenities: lactation room, daycare center, gym, bike racks, parking, spouse career support, and others.
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