Health, Nutrition and Population Operational Support Consultant

About the role

The Inter‑American Development Bank (IDB) is seeking a consultant to support the Health, Nutrition and Population Division (HNP) in Haiti. Based in Panama, the consultant will monitor and report on health‑related projects, ensuring alignment with IDB policies and objectives while travelling regularly to Haiti.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Health Specialist for Haiti in monitoring implementation of health activities across the IDB portfolio.
• Review and quality‑control planning, execution, procurement and financial documents produced by the project executing unit.
• Identify risks and opportunities, verify compliance with Bank guidelines, and ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Prepare internal monitoring reports, semi‑annual Project Monitoring Reports, technical cooperation reports, and project completion documentation.
• Provide technical and operational input for the design and monitoring of research and consultancy activities financed through technical cooperation.

Required profile

• Relevant university degree (e.g., public health, health economics, international development).
• Proven experience in health project implementation and monitoring, preferably within multilateral development institutions.
• Familiarity with IDB or similar development bank procedures and reporting standards.
• Ability to work independently, travel frequently to Haiti, and communicate effectively in English.

Required skills

• Project monitoring and reporting.
• Document review and quality control.
• Risk identification and mitigation.