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About This Position

The Research Department (RES) pursues two main objectives. First, it actively engages with the broader research community—both in academia and in other policy institutions—by producing high-quality academic work aimed at publication in peer-reviewed journals and by participating in seminars and conferences.

Second, RES research complements the Bank’s ongoing analysis of macroeconomic conditions across the region. It supports the preparation and review of country strategy documents, macroeconomic assessments, and contributes to institutional products such as the IDB Annual Report, the Latin American and Caribbean Macroeconomic Report, and other flagship publications, speeches, and presentations.

Objective of the Consultancy





The consultant will support RES Economists in conducting analytical and policy-oriented research on macroeconomic issues in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). The objective is to contribute to RES research outputs, flagship publications, and the preparation of materials for high-level discussions on fiscal, monetary, and growth policies in the region.

What You’ll Do

Under the supervision of RES economists, the consultant will:

Prepare talking points, briefing notes, and Q&A; materials for senior management on current macroeconomic developments in Latin America and the Caribbean and on other topics as requested.
Monitor macroeconomic, financial, fiscal, external, and trade indicators for the region, and produce short analytical notes on emerging developments and on specific countries or thematic issues.
Translate findings from the Annual Macroeconomic Report and other Bank publications into concise, accessible policy products and disse

📌 PEC Consultant (Santiago)
🏢 Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
📍 Santiago