Poverty & Economic Development Full-time

Water and Sanitation (Senior) Specialist

Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)

Location

Remote

Type

Full-time

Posted

Jan 21, 2026

Mission

What you will drive

Core responsibilities:

  • Provide financial and technical support to governments for water and sanitation projects
  • Drive progress in infrastructure development to reduce poverty and improve lives
  • Work on climate action initiatives related to water resources

Impact

The difference you'll make

This role creates positive change by improving access to clean water and sanitation infrastructure in Latin America and the Caribbean, directly reducing poverty and improving public health outcomes.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

Required qualifications:

  • Experience in water and sanitation infrastructure projects
  • Expertise in public sector operations and government collaboration
  • Knowledge of climate action and sustainable development practices

Benefits

What's in it for you

Benefits include:

  • Initial contract term of up to three years for staff positions
  • Opportunities for both public sector (IDB) and private sector (IDB Invest) work
  • Varied contract types including staff, consultant, and student positions

About

Inside Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) provides financial and technical support to governments in Latin America and the Caribbean to reduce poverty and improve lives through health, education, infrastructure, and climate action programs.