Información del Puesto
- Lugar de Trabajo: Washington (USA)
Contacto
Descripción del Puesto
Especialista Líder en transformación digital e inteligencia artificial para fortalecer nuestra agenda regional desde la División de Capacidad Institucional del Estado.
La persona seleccionada trabajará con los gobiernos de la región y aliados en áreas como transformación digital, inteligencia artificial, ciberseguridad, identidad digital, gobernanza de datos e innovación pública.
Principales responsabilidades:
• Liderar la agenda regional de transformación digital e IA
• Apoyar el diseño y la ejecución de operaciones y proyectos
• Asesorar a gobiernos en estrategias digitales, modernización institucional y adopción responsable de la IA
• Impulsar diálogos de política, alianzas estratégicas y generación de conocimiento
📍 Washington, D. C.
📅 Fecha límite: 20 de agosto de 2026
Experiencia y Conocimientos
• Education: Master’s degree (or equivalent advanced degree) in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Public Policy, Public Administration, Economics, Engineering, Information Systems, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.
• Experience: At least 6 years of relevant professional experience, preferably 15 years of experience, in digital transformation, digital government, artificial intelligence, public sector modernization, or related fields, gained in governments, international organizations, development institutions, academia, or the private sector. Demonstrated experience in policy dialogue with senior public officials, management of complex projects or operations, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams is required.
• Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.
Funciones del Puesto
- Provide technical leadership to shape and advance the Division’s regional agenda for digital transformation and artificial intelligence, driving policy dialogue, partnerships, knowledge generation, and operational priorities that support member countries and institutional objectives.
- Participate in the identification, preparation, execution, and supervision of loan operations, technical cooperation projects, and advisory services related to digital transformation and artificial intelligence from origination to completion in member countries.
- Provide technical leadership in digital transformation and artificial intelligence, supporting governments and internal teams in designing and implementing digital strategies, institutional modernization initiatives, and AI adoption frameworks.
- Lead policy dialogue with government authorities and senior stakeholders, providing strategic advice and promoting the integration of digital transformation and artificial intelligence priorities into country strategies, operational programs, and institutional reforms.
- Develop and strengthen partnerships with development partners, academia, private-sector organizations, and multilateral institutions to advance regional priorities and mobilize technical and financial resources.
- Lead or contribute to knowledge products, technical publications, operational tools, communities of practice, and regional knowledge-exchange initiatives.
- Guide, coach, and mentor junior staff and multidisciplinary teams
- Work independently with minimal oversight, applying sound judgment, strategic thinking, and leadership in complex operational and policy environments.
