THE ACCESS TO INFORMATION EXTERNAL REVIEW PANEL
1. Background.
Established in 1959 and based in Washington, D.C., the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is today a leading source of multilateral financing for economic, social and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. It provides loans, grants, guarantees, policy advice and technical assistance to the public and private sectors of its borrowing countries.
On May 12, 2010, the Board of Executive Directors of the IDB approved a new Access to Information Policy (the "Policy"), which entered into effect January 1, 2011. The IDB Policy on Access to Information provides for a two-stage review process by which parties requesting information can request a review of the IDB's decision to deny access to information pursuant to the terms of the Policy.
The review mechanism under the Policy establishes roles for both an Access to Information Committee (AIC) and an Access to Information External Review Panel (Panel). The Panel, which is composed of three external members independent of IDB Management, conducts second stage reviews in response to requests from interested parties in cases where the AIC, in conducting first-stage reviews, upholds Bank Management decisions to deny a requester access to information. The Panel has the authority to uphold or reverse the AIC's first stage review decisions to deny access to information. If the Panel reverses the AIC's decision to deny access to information, the Panel will grant the requester the information requested, which is the sole remedy available. Decisions of the Panel are final and will be published on the Bank's website within five days of the Panel issuing a decision. The Office of the Secretary (SEC) will act as the Secretariat to the Panel.
The Panel will be composed of three (3) individuals nominated by the President of the Bank and appointed by the Bank's Board of Executive Directors. Panel members will be selected and hired by the Bank using Bank procedures for the selection and hiring of individual consultants. Each member of the Panel will be appointed by the IDB for a three-year, renewable term, up to a maximum of six years.
2. Objectives of the Consultancy.
The primary responsibilities of the members of the Panel include the following:
A. Reviewing and passing judgment upon any request for a second-stage review, following the
decision of the AIC to uphold Bank Management's decision to deny access to information, as
indicated above and in accordance with any rules of procedure governing the review
mechanism and the Panel. Each member of the Panel will provide input leading to decisions
to either uphold or reverse the decision of the Access to Information Committee, for each
request for review that is presented to the Panel.
B. Preparing for and participating in the sessions of the Panel. Members will meet virtually (and
in person as may be required).
C. Submitting conclusions of its review to the President through the Secretariat.
D. Providing all necessary input for the preparation of reports to the IDB's Board of Executive
Directors and publications concerning the Panel's activities and decisions.
3. Qualifications and Competencies.
A. Education: Advanced degree in law, journalism, and/or development-related fields of
expertise.
B. Experience:
1. At least 10 years of relevant professional experience and demonstrated competence.
2. Knowledge of borrowing and non-borrowing Bank member countries'; Access to Information
policies preferred.
3. Knowledge of and experience with the operations of multilateral development organizations
and/or private-sector experience in developing countries is considered an asset.
4. Proven strong ability gathering, analyzing and synthesizing information from multiple sources
and presenting it concisely and clearly.
5. Excellent interpersonal skills; good exposure to international and multicultural environment.
C. Languages: Fluency in English and Spanish preferred.
D. Technical expertise:
1. Subject Matter Expertise: Knowledge of and experience with drafting, implementing or
reviewing Access to Information policies internationally. Ability to manage a thorough and
systematic review process.
2. Analysis and problem-solving: Ability to make decisions and/or develop recommendations
based on systematic analysis and sound judgment in a timely and constructive manner.
3. Communication and knowledge-sharing: Well-developed writing and editing skills, advanced
presentation skills sufficient to convey complex information on issues.
4. Special Characteristics
Service on the Panel will be on an on-call basis, and the number of hours to be dedicated to the work of the Panel will vary depending upon the case-load of the Panel at any given time. The Panel may conduct its activities through video-conference, through meetings at the Bank's Headquarters in Washington D.C., and through other appropriate means.
Panel members will not be eligible to accept any staff, consultant or contractor position for the IDB Bank Group during the term of their appointment to the Panel and until three years have elapsed from the date of the end of their service as a member of the Panel. For purposes of this paragraph, the IDB Bank Group is understood as the IDB, the Multilateral Investment Fund and the Inter-American Investment Corporation.
Membership on the Panel does not represent full-time employment by the Inter-American Development Bank.
Individuals with relatives working for the IDB within and including the fourth degree of consanguinity and the second degree of affinity are not eligible.
This includes staff members and consultants. Candidates must be citizens of a member country of the Inter-American Development Bank.
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Closing Date: Thursday, 29 March 2012
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