About the opportunity
The World Bank Group’s Transport Unit in the Latin America and Caribbean Region (ILCT1) is seeking an Extended-Term Consultant (ETC) to be based in Quito, Ecuador. The selected candidate will play an active role in implementing current transport operations, supporting transport components within cross-GP projects, conducting analytical and institutional research, and advancing engagement with client counterparts. Responsibilities include providing operational, technical, and analytical support for road reconstruction, the Ecuador Green and Resilient Infrastructure Project, urban mobility, transport PPPs with IFC and MIGA, and sector reforms. The consultant is expected to travel frequently within Ecuador and report to the Practice Manager.
Salary and benefits
- Professional engagement with a major international development and financial institution
- Opportunity to contribute to high-impact transport infrastructure and reform projects in Ecuador
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across the World Bank, IFC, MIGA, and external partners
Who can apply?
- Open to qualified candidates meeting the requirements for an Extended-Term Consultant role
- Ability to travel frequently within Ecuador
Required documents
- CV or Resume
- Relevant application materials as requested via the online application portal
When to apply
- Opening Date: 2026-10-05
- Closing Date: 2026-10-17 at 11:59 pm UTC
How to apply
- Access the official World Bank Group careers site via the requisition link
- Submit your application online before the closing deadline
Additional information
- The position is structured as an Extended-Term Consultant (ETC) appointment.
- The duty station is Quito, Ecuador, with frequent travel required within the country.
- The consultant will report to Bianca Bianchi Alves, Practice Manager, ILCT1.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Strong fit for professionals with expertise in transport economics, civil engineering, urban mobility, or infrastructure development in Latin America.
- Ideal for individuals seeking hands-on experience in international development, policy dialogue, and project management with multilateral institutions.
- Well-suited for candidates comfortable with frequent in-country travel and close stakeholder coordination across public and private sectors.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a temporary Extended-Term Consultant (ETC) assignment rather than a permanent staff position.
- Relocation to or local residence in Quito, Ecuador, is required for the duration of the assignment.
- The role involves frequent travel within Ecuador, which requires flexibility in scheduling and mobility.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This consultancy offers an opportunity to build deep operational and analytical experience within the World Bank's transport portfolio, making it valuable for career advancement in international transport policy, infrastructure financing, or regional development.
Our take
Applicants with a strong background in transport infrastructure, project implementation, and development economics in Latin America should consider applying before the October 17, 2026 deadline.
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