Spatial Data Analysis Consultant

Responsibilities

• Collect, harmonize, and process subnational data including administrative, census, survey, and geospatial datasets.
• Run and maintain the territorial analytics pipeline, ensuring workflows for indicator building and spatial aggregation are reproducible.
• Maintain organized repositories of data, metadata, and code, updating analyses in response to major shocks or data revisions.
• Coordinate with country offices and sector experts to validate data and contextualize results.
• Manage and update geospatial visualization platforms and integrate new data layers such as climate or disaster risk data.
• Produce analytical outputs including maps, dashboards, and visualizations to support country strategy teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, Data Science, Economics, Urban Planning, Statistics, GIS, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of professional experience in geospatial analytics, spatial statistics, or data science.
• Proven track record in delivering large-scale analytical projects using complex subnational datasets.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish (spoken and written).
• Citizenship of an IDB member country.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with international organizations, multilateral development banks, or government agencies.
• Experience analyzing datasets related to fragility, conflict, criminal violence, or disaster risk.
• Knowledge of Portuguese and/or French.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Paid leave and gender-neutral parental leave.
• Monthly allowance for health insurance and a monthly savings plan allowance.
• Assistance with relocation and visa applications where applicable.
• Professional development support and access to health and well-being services.

About the Company

The IDB Group is a community of diverse and passionate people working to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean through inclusive and collaborative development projects.