Job
Description
Public
Sector Management Principal/Lead Specialist-1600003412
Description
Public Sector Management Lead/Principal
Specialist (Coordinator of the Public Management Cluster)
Institutional
Capacity of the State Division (IFD/ICS)
The IDB,
main source of multilateral financing for economic, social and institutional
development in Latin America and the Caribbean, is currently looking for a
Lead/Principal Public Sector Management Specialist for its Institutional
Capacity of the State Division (ICS) based in Washington DC, United States
Background:
A critical
challenge of Latina America and the Caribbean is strengthening the capacity of
the state to deliver better services and implement public policies in an
effective, efficient and transparent manner. Within the Bank, the Institutional
Capacity of the State (ICS) Division is the sector division within the
Vice-Presidency for Sectors and Knowledge (VPS) responsible for driving this
agenda. It seeks a Principal - Lead Public Sector Management Specialist to join
its team of public sector governance specialists and coordinate its Public
Management Cluster.
The mandate
of ICS is to strengthen core government institutions and public management
systems to deliver better services to citizens by closing the gap between the
policies enacted and their effective implementation. ICS assists client
countries in reinforcing the institutional capacity of the state and improving
its delivery capacity at the national and sub-national levels. It is
responsible for defining the strategic directions, developing deliver
innovative solutions, deploying sector expertise regionally, and leveraging
policy-relevant knowledge effectively.
ICS is
structured in 3 thematic clusters focusing on (i) public management; (ii)
digital government and (iii) citizen security.
Public
Management, focusing on: (i) government capability – including core government
functions, institutional development, organizational re-engineering, strategic
management, center of government, civil service reform, management for results,
country systems, public investment, state-owned enterprises; and (ii)
government transparency – anticorruption, open government, access to
information; integrity systems and oversight institutions; financial
transparency and anti-money laundering; and parliamentary strengthening.
Digital
Government, focusing on: (i) government innovation - regulatory reform,
administrative simplification, integrated digital solutions, public registries,
identity management, big data analytics ; and (ii) data-driven government -
government statistics, administrative registries, data analytics, crime
statistics; and
Citizen
Security focusing on: (v) safety, security and justice - management of crime
prevention and public security policies; governance of security sector;
improved data quality and information management; social and situational crime
prevention; police reform; criminal justice reform; rehabilitation and
reinsertion.
The Division
provides a range of services, from policy advise, knowledge products, technical
assistance and financial support. It undertakes sector policy dialogue,
develops sector strategies, and implements country programs through a mix of
investment projects, policy-based loans and technical assistance grants. It
also develops knowledge products, provides advisory services, develops regional
initiatives, fosters strategic partnerships and oversees catalytic grant
facilities. ICS has a staff component of 50 professionals, in the field and in
headquarters, overseeing a portfolio of approximately 60 loans and 140 grants
in the region. An important part of its responsibilities is to advice on the
crosscutting aspects of institutional development and governance challenges in
critical sectors, such as extractive industries.
Key
Responsabilities:
The Cluster
Coordinator reports directly to the Division Chief and is responsible for the
management and coordination of the team of Public Sector Management specialists
in HQ. As a member of the Division’s Management Team, he/she contributes to the
delivery of the Division’s business plan to meet the Division’s goals. His/her
main responsibilities include:
Develop and
deepen a sector agenda with high relevance and traction; take a lead role in
setting, shaping and driving the sector’s strategic, operational and knowledge
agenda in the region; Manage, motivate, and supervise HQ-based Cluster’s
specialists promoting a collaborative work environment to maximize performance
and team-spirit;
Coordinate
the strategic engagement and positioning of the Cluster within the Bank and
contribute to Bank policies and strategies in the sector; develop and oversee
regional thematic agendas, innovative approaches and special initiatives for
addressing public management challenges at national and subnational levels;
Coordinate the
strategic policy dialogue with countries in the sector, and identify entry
points for support; undertake high-level policy dialogue with government
authorities at a ministerial level on reforms, policies and practices to
enhance public sector management and government innovation, working with a
network of sector specialists in field offices;
Lead,
participate or oversee the identification, preparation and supervision of loan
operations, technical assistance projects and advisory services; provide
technical assistance to field-based specialists in their strategic dialogue
with government authorities; and coordinate the sector’s policy dialogue with
the regional departments and country teams to address public management
challenges in country assistance strategies;
Coordinate
strategies to generate pipeline and guide the work of Cluster specialists in
identifying opportunities to move forward the Cluster’s thematic agenda;
monitor developments in the operational program and key performance targets,
and ensure the delivery of high-quality and on-time services;
Oversee the
processing of loan operations and technical cooperation projects prepared by
the Cluster specialists, from their origination to their approval, and ensure
quality control of the cluster’s products, including clearance of policy and
operational documents;
Coordinate,
lead and undertake cutting-edge policy-oriented research to inform policy
dialogue with client countries, ensuring high-standard quality;
Foster
regional and international coordination, strengthen strategic partnerships with
other development partners, and facilitate access to international experiences
to clients in the region.
Qualifications
Education:
Master Degree (or equivalent) in
Economics, Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Economy, Political
Science, Development Economics, or other relevant fields (Ph.D. preferred).
Experience:
10+ years of work experience relevant to the duties and accountabilities of the
position. Strong commitment to development and thirst for innovation to help
governments deliver better services to citizens. Robust knowledge of the
region’s public sector management challenges and drivers of innovation in
government are required. Professional stature and personal gravitas to lead
technically strong teams, ability to motivate teams and capacity to manage
agendas.
Professional
profile that is recognized as a leader and authority among peers in his/her
specific discipline, with demonstrated ability to engage in policy dialogue
with high level officials at the ministerial level. Policy experience in a
government ministry in the region, such as ministry of the presidency, finance,
management, planning or similar at a senior level is a definite advantage. The
candidate should combine intellectual leadership with a strong operational
experience, with a track record of successfully implementing public sector
management reforms in his/her country would be a definite advantage.
Proven
experience in similar positions in an international institution, preferably
working on Latin America or the Caribbean, including broad experience in
coordinating multidisciplinary teams, develop complex projects (investment and
policy-based), operate in a matrix structure environment, and communicate effectively
with policy-makers and government authorities. Demonstrated experience in
leading, designing and implementing policy-based and capacity-building projects
in the region in the areas of state reform and public management. Knowledge of
multilateral development institution’s lending instruments, programming
procedures, and operating systems, including portfolio management is desirable.
Languages:
Proficiency in at least two of the Bank’s official languages (one being English
or Spanish) and preferably working knowledge of a third. Good knowledge of
Portuguese is a plus.
Technical
competencies:
Technical
Sector Dialogue: Engages in policy dialogue based on solid knowledge of the
sector, development challenges of client countries, and IDB policies,
strategies and guidelines.
Sector
Development: Takes actions to promote sector priorities based on country and
regional needs and key IDB priorities.
Economic and
Sector Work: Develops and applies economic and/or sector analytic work to
support the preparation of country, sector and regional strategies and country
dialogue, loan operations and technical assistance programs.
Project
Analysis and Design: Conceptualizes, prepares and participates in the approval
of projects and programs (loans and technical cooperation), in coordination
with other team members and the respective authorities.
Change
Management: Formulates and implements integrated change proposals to contribute
to sector modernization and transformation in borrowing countries.
Project
Supervision: Effectively supports the execution of projects and programs to
maximize their results.
Monitoring
and Evaluation: Designs and implements effective monitoring and evaluation
methodologies for projects and programs.
Knowledge
Management and Dissemination: Effectively shares and disseminates
economic/sector knowledge and learning experience to enhance the relevance of
the IDB to borrowing countries and the region.
Core &
Leadership Competencies:
Innovation
and Creativity: Develops imaginative ideas and solutions through creativity,
experimentation and critical thinking.
Communication
and Influence: Communicates effectively and leverages relationships and
strategies to influence others.
Client
Focus: Understands client needs and provides services that meet their
expectations for quality and performance; meets the Bank’s expectations for
ethical behavior.
Developing
People and Teams to Deliver Results: Builds talent and capability inside the
organization through coaching, mentoring, training, developmental assignments
and knowledge sharing.
Promoting
Diversity and Inclusion: Improve and ensure a diverse environment and actively
work to build, coach and empower teams with diverse background (e.g. gender,
ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, background, perspective).
The IDB
offers a competitive benefits and compensation package.
The IDB is
committed to diversity and inclusion and to providing equal opportunities in
employment. We embrace diversity on the basis of gender, age, education,
national origin, ethnic origin, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion,
and HIV/AIDs status. We encourage women, Afro-descendants and persons of
indigenous origins to apply.
Primary
Location: HQ-US-Washington DC
Job Posting:
Aug 24, 2016, 12:00:00 AM
Closing
Date: Sep 23, 2016, 11:59:00 PM
Contact Name
- External: Jobs Online
Contact
Email - External: jobsonline@iadb.org