AI and Transport Digital Transformation Consultant

About the role

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) seeks a consultant to drive AI and digital transformation across its Transport Division. You will help embed emerging technologies into the Division’s analytical, operational and knowledge activities while building digital capacity among staff and partners.

Key responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of the Transport Division’s AI and digital transformation strategy.
• Design and deliver trainings, workshops and practical guidance to raise AI and digital literacy among TSP staff.
• Identify, assess and disseminate emerging technologies, best practices and use cases such as intelligent transport systems, digital twins and mobility data platforms.
• Produce knowledge products, sector studies, case studies, analytical reports, presentations and briefing notes on AI and digital transformation in transport.
• Identify opportunities to integrate AI and digital components into sovereign‑guaranteed loans, technical cooperation projects 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 or infrastructure sector.
• Strong analytical, communication and capacity‑building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with area leaders, operational teams and external partners.
• Familiarity with policy dialogue and stakeholder engagement in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Required skills

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) concepts and tools
• Digital twins
• Mobility data platforms
• Intelligent transport systems

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape digital transformation in transport across Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Collaboration with a diverse, inclusive and agile team.
• Access to IDB’s extensive knowledge resources and networks.