AI and Transport Digital Transformation Consultant

About the role

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is seeking a consultant to drive AI and digital transformation initiatives within its Transport Division. You will work closely with internal teams and external partners to embed emerging digital technologies into transport planning, management, and financing across Latin America and the Caribbean.

Key responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the Transport Division’s AI and digital transformation strategy, coordinating planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting of related projects.
• Design and deliver training sessions, workshops, and practical guides to raise AI and digital literacy among division staff.
• Identify, assess, and disseminate emerging technologies, best practices, tools, and use cases such as intelligent transport systems, digital twins, and mobility data platforms.
• Develop knowledge products, sector studies, case studies, analytical reports, presentations, briefing notes, and internal communications on AI and digital transformation in transport.
• Identify opportunities to integrate AI and digital components into sovereign‑guaranteed loans, technical cooperation operations, and advisory activities.
• Assist with the administration, monitoring, and reporting of digital transformation initiatives across the division.

Required profile

• Proven experience in digital transformation and AI applications within the transport sector.
• Strong ability to work with multidisciplinary teams, government stakeholders, and private sector partners.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills to produce high‑quality knowledge products.

Required skills

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Digital transformation
• Intelligent transport systems
• Digital twins
• Mobility data platforms

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence transport modernization across a large region.
• Collaboration with leading experts in transport, AI, and development finance.
• Professional development in a multicultural, inclusive environment.