Macroeconomist Consultant – Research Department (RES)

About the role

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is seeking a Macroeconomist Consultant to support its Research Department (RES). Working under senior economists, you will contribute to high‑impact macroeconomic research and policy analysis for Latin America and the Caribbean.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare talking points, briefing notes and Q&A material for senior management on current macroeconomic developments.
• Monitor macro‑economic, financial, fiscal, external and trade indicators across the region and produce short analytical notes.
• Translate findings from the Annual Macroeconomic Report and other publications into concise policy briefs and dissemination materials.
• Contribute to the preparation of the Annual Macroeconomic Report and draft analytical sections for policy reports, speeches and presentations.
• Build, update and document macroeconomic databases and analytical tools, generating charts, tables and factsheets.
• Undertake research and analysis on macro‑economic and financial policy topics relevant to the region.
• Provide timely analytical inputs on short‑turnaround macroeconomic issues as requested by supervising economists.

Required profile

• Strong ability to synthesize complex macroeconomic analysis into clear, concise messages for senior managers and policymakers.
• Excellent written communication skills in English and Spanish, with proven experience drafting policy briefs, talking points or briefing notes.
• Demonstrated experience compiling, cleaning and managing macro‑economic data sets.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on flagship publications and high‑level policy discussions.
• Collaboration with leading economists and policy experts in the region.