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Inter-American Development Bank

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Good name, slow pace - Project Assistant Inter-American Development Bank Employee Review

3.0
Nov 4, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Like other multilaterals, the IDB has a certain prestige. Especially in Latin America and the Caribbean where it is widely recognized as a strong organization. - Access to travel - As a permanent hire, great benefits - Very fulfilling work - great work-life balance (9-5 is the most you'll work)

Cons

- incredibly slow pace of work - this is not the job for a go-getter or someone who pushes themselves, and other companies are aware of this. - very bureaucratic - need a masters to advance (more so than previous experience) - young hires (under 26 yrs) will be secretaries almost without fault, regardless of what your job description says

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Pros

Excellent benefits, culture and opportunity to make a real impact.

Cons

There is bureaucracy across the organization. Vertical career progression can be slow.

3.0
Jun 18, 2026
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Pros

- Good working experiences for LATAM people. - Very talented people from different countries. - Learning opportunities from different projects and resources. - Compensation to my needs is Ok.

Cons

- Some workers extremely overloaded. - Feeling or sense of fake urgency focused on anxiety instead of burocracy removal. - Sending emails or messages after hours and even overnight is NORMALIZED. Because is a sign that you are working more. - Leaving work on time is negatively seen. - There is a need to appear that you are working more than others so staying late, or getting home to work is the rule. - Human resources is not addressing this cultural problems but is silently impacting employees. - Competitive environment that sometimes could be toxic.

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