Resources Planning & Administration Specialist

What you’ll do

Human Resource Management:

• Develop human resource strategies and plans to optimize the capabilities of the Country Office, in alignment with the business needs.
• Manage and effectively execute human resource policies and advise the Representative on issues related to recruitment, promotion and mobility, amongst others.
• Guide and facilitate human resource actions and activities, such as recruitment, onboarding and offboarding, performance management, learning and recognition programs, engagement, diversity and inclusion, and other related activities in the Country Office.
• Advise personnel on HR policies and processes. Guide retired staff of the Bank in the country on these issues.
• Provide guidance on national labor, tax laws and regulations, rights, privileges, and immunities of the IDB Group and its employees in accordance with the agreement signed between the IDB Group and national authorities of The Bahamas.
• Liaise with entities such as the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Finance and Customs, among others (universities, firms of outsourced staff, etc.) to manage services required by the Country Office and its officials.

Budget and Corporate services management:

• Coordinate and monitor the business plan and prepare and monitor the annual budget to anticipate and communicate deviations in a timely manner.
• Develop and analyze the strategic planning, execution, and monitoring of all Country Office financial resources, including identification of needs for goods and administrative services, and preparation of reports for management review and decision making. 
• Be responsible for corporate procurement, including the process of planning, bidding, execution and analysis of contracts to improve operational efficiency and minimize financial risks.
• Coordinate tasks related to corporate services including travel, corporate facilities management, events management, security and business continuity, records management, and information technology.

What you'll need

• Education: Master’s degree in business administration, Financial Management, Accounting, Human Resources, Operations Management, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.  
• Experience: At least 4 years of experience in the management of human resources, budgeting, accounting, corporate management, and general administration.
• Languages: Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in another Bank language (Spanish, Portuguese, French) is a plus.

Requirements

• Citizenship:  Must be eligible to work in Bahamas without the need for sponsorship 
• Consanguinity: You have 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 of contract and duration

National staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement. 

What we offer

The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee’s life. These benefits include: 

• A competitive compensation package
• Leaves and vacations: 24 days of paid time off + 8 personal days + sick leave + gender-neutral parental leave 
• Health Insurance: IDB Group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust medical benefits program that covers medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs. 
• Pension plan: pre-defined pension plan that provides financial security and supports employees in planning for their future. 
• Hybrid and flexible work schedules 
• Health and wellbeing:  Access to our Health Services Center which provides preventive care and health education for employees. 
• Development support: We offer tools to boost your professional profile such as mentoring, 1:1 professional counseling, training, and learning opportunities, language classes, mobility options, among others.