Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation Consultant

About the role

The Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation Consultant will join the Technology and Transformation for the Region (TTR) team within the Technology and Transformation Department. The role supports IDB client teams by designing, developing, and implementing AI‑enabled digital solutions that align with strategic priorities and sector‑specific contexts.

Key responsibilities

• Translate operational needs into AI‑based digital solutions and ensure technical fit with business objectives.
• Provide advisory services to sector operational teams, integrating adoption and sustainability practices.
• Guide the development, testing, and deployment of AI solutions, ensuring they are safe, effective, and tailored to each country’s context.
• Exercise independent technical judgment, including recommending alternatives when evidence does not support a proposed AI solution.
• Collaborate closely with government counterparts and public institutions to promote responsible digital transformation.

Required profile

• Motivated, proactive, and client‑centric professional with proven experience in AI solution design and implementation.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to align technology with institutional and sectoral objectives.
• Excellent communication skills to convey technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Capacity to work autonomously and make sound technical decisions.

Required skills

• Artificial Intelligence concepts and methodologies.
• Digital transformation principles and practices.
• Experience with AI solution integration in public‑sector or development contexts.