Unit Chief for the Amazonia Forever Regional Program (Aplica ya)...

Unit Chief for the Amazonia Forever Regional Program

The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.

About This Position

The Amazonia Forever Unit has rapidly positioned itself as a strategic leader in advancing sustainable development across the Amazonia region. In just three years, it has mobilized over $4.2 billion in operations across eight countries, launched innovative financing mechanisms, including Indigenous-led funds. Coordinated the first loans under the Green Climate Fund and the Amazon Bioeconomy and Forest Management Fund. Through regional networks, knowledge platforms, and global partnerships, the Unit has strengthened institutional capacities, promoted inclusive growth, and elevated the IDB’s leadership in Amazonia-related development.

We are seeking a strategic leader to serve as Unit Chief for the Amazonia Forever Regional Program. This role is central to advancing sustainable and inclusive development across the Amazonia region, which is home to nearly 40% of South America’s landmass. The Unit Chief will lead cross-sectoral efforts, manage funding mechanisms, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure impactful and cohesive development strategies.

What you’ll do

As Unit Chief, you will lead and manage the Amazonia Forever Regional Program within the Bank and its funding mechanisms and coordinate the external partners and networks that are part of the Program.

Regional Dialogues & Country Engagement

• Coordinate high-level dialogues across Amazonia-region countries, in close collaboration with Country Representatives, to identify shared priorities and build consensus around strategic development goals.
• Align Amazonia Forever Program goals with Country Strategies, ensuring coherence across sectors and countries.
• Engage diverse partners and stakeholders to shape initiatives within the Amazonia Forever Program.
• Advise senior management on the formulation of operational strategies, policies, and guidelines tailored to the Amazonia region.
• Promote implementation of the program’s five key pillars : Combating deforestation and strengthening environmental control and security, Bioeconomy and creative economy, People-centered development, Sustainable cities, infrastructure, and connectivity, and Sustainable, low-carbon agriculture, livestock, and forestry.
• Integrate cross-cutting themes : inclusion of women, Indigenous peoples, Afro-descendants, and local communities; climate, biodiversity, and forest conservation; and institutional capacity and rule of law.
• Collaborate with the IDB Global Partnerships Department to mobilize resources from donors and partners.
• Coordinate and manage various funding mechanisms, including donor resources and IDB’s own funds.
• Leverage Amazonia Forever’s financial instruments to support strategic solutions for regional development challenges.

Stakeholder Engagement & Community Dialogues

Institutional Partnerships & External Representation

What you'll need

Professional Experience

Requirements

What we offer

Our culture

At the IDB, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence, and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions.

In our efforts to drive innovation, we intentionally include all voices, cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at accommodations@iadb.org.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The IDB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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