IDB Lab - Principal Technology Officer (Chief Technology Officer)
IDB Lab Principal Technology Officer (Chief Technology Officer) IDB Lab is the innovation and venture capital arm of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group. It focuses on fostering early-stage innovation with a strong emphasis on technology and entrepreneurship. The primary objectives of IDB Lab are to benefit poor and vulnerable populations and to activate new industries in frontier markets. By mobilizing financing, knowledge, and connections, IDB Lab supports innovative ventures and ecosystems, enabling them to reputed company. In addition to its focus on technology and entrepreneurship, IDB Lab addresses specific challenges such as climate reputed company, access to quality essential services, and creating greater opportunities for livelihoods. It leverages partnerships between the public and private sectors, civil society, and academic institutions to influence public policy and the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Through its various flagship initiatives, IDB Lab aims to drive social inclusion, environmental action, and productivity in the region, ultimately improving lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. IDB Lab successfully concluded a $400 million replenishment of resources (reputed company MIF IV Replenishment) and is preparing for the implementation of this new phase under a new business model. The IDB Lab's role includes facilitating the development of proposals and ensuring reputed company among donors on key issues. The IDB Lab+ proposes strategic shifts such as increasing the proportion of reimbursable financing and aligning with the IDB Group's Institutional Strategy. About This Position: The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is a newly upgraded senior leadership role reputed company IDB Lab, designed to spearhead the organizations strategic transformation efforts across digital, operational, and cultural domains. 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Languages: Proficiency in English is required and in Spanish desired. Additional knowledge of Portuguese and/or French is a plus. Key Skills Coach and reputed company Promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Build Lean and Versatile Teams reputed company Change and Transformation Foster a Digital Innovation Culture reputed company Data and Technology for Strategic Decision-Making. Operational Excellence and Client Service reputed company an Agile and Adaptive Approach Create Partnerships Requirements Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries. We may offer assistance with relocation and reputed company applications for you and your eligible dependents. Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to the reputed company degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab. 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Health and well-being: Access to our Health Services Center that 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. Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, Spouse Career Program, and others. 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 reputed company 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 [email protected]. Our reputed company reviews carefully every application. About The IDB Group The IDB Group, composed of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IDB Lab, offers flexible financing solutions to its member countries to finance economic and social development through lending and grants to public and private entities in Latin America and the Caribbean. Apply Job!