Health, Nutrition and Population Operational Support Consultant

About the role

The Inter‑American Development Bank (IDB) seeks an Operational Support Consultant to strengthen the Health, Nutrition and Population (HNP) portfolio in Haiti. Based in Panama, the consultant will work closely with the Health Specialist and project team, providing monitoring, reporting and strategic support while undertaking periodic field missions to Haiti.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and report on health‑related activities across IDB‑funded projects, ensuring alignment with Bank objectives and compliance with policies.
• Review and quality‑control planning, implementation and reporting documents such as Annual Operating Plans, Multi‑year Execution Plans, procurement and financial plans, disbursement requests and progress reports.
• Prepare internal monitoring reports, technical cooperation reports and project completion documents.
• Provide technical input for research and consultancy activities financed through Technical Cooperation programmes.
• Coordinate logistical, technical and administrative support for the project team, including meeting facilitation, briefing preparation and budget tracking.
• Participate in strategic planning, sector data analysis and stakeholder dialogue to inform Haiti’s health agenda.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in public health, political science, public administration, economics, social inclusion or a related field.
• Minimum five years of professional experience managing social development projects, preferably in health and nutrition.
• Knowledge of Haiti’s health system and its main stakeholders is preferred.
• Fluency in French and Spanish (written and spoken); English proficiency is a plus.
• Citizenship of an IDB member country and no close family ties to IDB staff.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation package for a 12‑month consultancy (extendable up to 48 months).
• Monthly health‑insurance allowance and two days of leave per month, plus gender‑neutral parental leave.
• Relocation and visa assistance for the consultant and eligible dependents.
• Hybrid work arrangement: onsite in Panama with occasional teleworking.
• Professional development opportunities such as seminars, coaching and access to the IDB Health Services Center.