Member of the Administrative Tribunal of The Inter-American Development Bank Group

The Inter-American Development Bank is looking for a new Member of the Administrative Tribunal:

Members of the Tribunal

The Tribunal has the authority to conduct hearings, examine evidence, make decisions and render judgments on controversies and disputes between the Bank or IDB Invest and their respective employees. In carrying out its functions the Tribunal shall not be subject to the laws or jurisprudence of any of the Bank’s or IDB Invest’s member countries or any of their political or administrative subdivisions.

Members will be bound by the Statute of the Administrative Tribunal and its Rules of Procedure.

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications

• Citizenship: You must be a citizen of one of our 48 member countries.
• Consanguinity: You may not have family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB or IDB Invest.
• Previous IDB or IDB Invest Employment: Candidates may not be current or former IDB or IDB Invest employees.
• Education: Advanced degree (Master’s degree, J.D., or Licenciatura) in Law.
• Experience:
• 15+ years of professional experience is required. 10+ years of substantial relevant professional experience is preferred.
• Candidates must hold the necessary qualifications to occupy a similar position in the highest judicial courts of their countries or be jurisconsults of recognized competence.
• Demonstrated familiarity and experience in administrative law and conflict resolution mechanisms in the context of international development organizations is preferred.
• Recognized professional competence and integrity is required.
• Languages: Full command of Spanish and English is required. Advanced proficiency in Portuguese is highly desirable, as is proficiency in French.