PEC Consultant - Strengthening trade and investment (Kingston, JM)

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About this position

We are looking for an experienced Data/Trade Analytics Consultant. As the Data/Trade Analytics Consultant, you will assist the MIIC with robust data collection and analytics to monitor stock levels of sensitive commodities, assess supply chain resilience, and support evidence-based decision-making.

You will work with the Trade and Investment Division part of the Productivity, Trade and Innovation Sector. This team is responsible for providing support to the countries in Latin America and the Caribbean by implementing innovative solutions to move towards a more productive, open and connected region with the world. Said support is carried out through intervention in issues of trade facilitation, export promotion and investment attraction, support for the negotiation and implementation of trade agreements, and technical support for regional integration initiatives and blocks (main tasks of the department).

What you’ll do

The primary objectives of this consultancy are to:

Develop and implement a data collection and monitoring system for critical food, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, hardware supplies, and sensitive commodities such as sugar, rice, cement, and red kidney beans. Provide real time analytics to support MIIC disaster recovery strategy and regional trade compliance under the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas. Strengthen MIIC predictive modeling capacity to anticipate shortages and price volatility.

The scope of work includes data collection and integration, data analysis and visualization, predictive modeling, reporting, and capacity building.

1.Data Collection and Integration

a. Design protocols to collect weekly stock level reports from manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. b. Integrate data from multiple sources including Private Sector EOC, CAC price surveys, Jamaica Customs Agency import data, and other ministries.

2. Data Analysis and Visualization

a. Develop dashboards and visual analytics for stock levels by commodity and supplier, projected duration of supplies, and import trends and CET suspension eligibility. b. Identify risk areas such as logistics bottlenecks, low inventory, shortages, price gouging, and unfair trade practices.

3. Predictive Modeling

a. Build models to forecast demand, depletion rates, and recommend solutions to maintain adequate stock levels.

4. Piloting, Reporting and System Training

a. Pilot the system in Jamaica and produce weekly and monthly reports for MIIC. b. Transfer the platform and provide MIIC with training on maintaining the system and generating reports.

Note: If the platform requires a license, this must be proposed by the consultant at the beginning. The cost and ownership of the license will remain with MIIC. The consultant will receive a temporary login during the consultancy period.

What you'll need

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Data Science/Statistics, Supply Chain Management, Public Policy with quantitative focus, Business Analytics or related field. Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Experience: At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in the areas of:
  • Quantitative analysis, economic or market assessments. Experience in using Microsoft suite for data analysis is a minimum requirement.
  • Monitoring of supply chains, trade flows, or FMCG/hardware/pharmaceutical markets
  • Building dashboards and analytics systems for government or private sector
  • Designing data collection instruments and integrating multisource datasets
  • Working with disaster recovery or market stability programs (desirable but not mandatory)
• Languages:  Proficiency in English

Requirements

• Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries.
• Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.  

Type of contract and duration

• Type of contract: Products and External Services Consultant (PEC)
• Length of contract:   6 months
• Work Location: Remote

Our culture

At the IDB, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence, and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions.

In our efforts to drive innovation, we intentionally include all voices, cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at [email protected].