Operations Senior Analyst

What you’ll do

Working under the limited supervision of the Chief of Operations, you will:

Country Strategy and Programming 

• Effectively support loan and technical cooperation operations using IDB tools and policies to ensure alignment with the Country Strategy. 
• Analyze and present evidence of sectoral impact resulting from IDBG-financed operations, leveraging institutional knowledge and data. 

Project Design and start Up 

• Contribute to the drafting of project profiles and operational plans for technical cooperation initiatives. 
• Coordinate project start-up workshops with a results-oriented approach and recommend training activities to strengthen Executing Units’ use of IDB tools. 

Execution and portfolio monitoring 

• Apply predictive monitoring techniques to track activities, processes, and procurements, identifying risks to operational goals and alerting the Team Leader and Chief of Operations. 
• Monitor internal support activities for operations to ensure timely supervision and achievement of physical and financial targets. 

Project Closure 

• Support the preparation and ensure timely data collection for Project Completion Reports. 
• Organize and facilitate project closure workshops. 
• Conduct periodic evaluations and follow up on recommendations issued by the Office of Evaluation and Oversight (OVE). 

Capacity Building 

• Obtain and maintain IDB certifications relevant to the role to ensure effective participation in the operational cycle. 
• Facilitate workshops and capacity evaluations for Executing Units., as well as serve as a Level I approver for acquisitions. 

Cross-cutting Support 

• Coordinate across IDB teams and country stakeholders to streamline operational processes 
• Liaise with internal units to ensure timely support and reduce procedural bottlenecks. 
• Support in the preparation of country briefs, evaluations, and strategic reviews. 
• Review terms of reference, procurement documents, and contracts to ensure compliance with Bank policies. 
• Act as a daily liaison between the IDB, executing agencies, and the Team Leader to identify challenges and propose coordinated solutions in collaboration with the Chief of Operations. 

What you'll need

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or related field. Project Management certification is a plus. 
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience, preferably in projects financed by multilateral institutions or external donors. Familiarity with national procurement policies and report writing is advantageous. 
• Languages: Fluency in English required; Proficiency in, Spanish, Portuguese, or French is desirable. Additional Dutch would be a plus.  

Requirements

• Citizenship: Must be eligible to work in Suriname without the need for sponsorship. 
• Consanguinity: No immediate family members (up to fourth degree of consanguinity or second degree of affinity, including spouse) employed at IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.