IDB. Data and Operations Internship

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The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.

About this position

The IDB Group is looking for an active graduate student to be hired as an intern under the Consultant modality.

The 2027 Winter Internship Program is a competitive, paid opportunity based at Headquarters in Washington, D.C., for university students from member countries to learn about development work and corporate management of the Bank, and to acquire work experience at the professional level through on-the-job learning.

This intern position is at the Office of the Executive Vice President (EVP). The EVP, as the Chief Operations Officer of the institution and under the guidance of the Board of Executive Directors and the President of the Bank, is responsible for the operation of the Bank and provides day-to-day management oversight of, and direction to, the Vice Presidents and all other senior staff. The EVP also oversees the quality control and risk management of all Bank operations and serves as chair of Management committees responsible for the Bank’s operational activities. You will be part of an impactful and multidisciplinary team working on projects, tasks, and activities geared to advise the EVP, Senior Management, and the Bank teams in leading critical issues for the organization.

What you’ll do

The intern will work in at least a subset of the following tasks, to be defined in their work program in agreement with the EVP Office. The selection of tasks will be based on the intern’s background and experience as well as on business needs.   

• Project pipeline data analytics: Conduct comprehensive analyses of the IDB’s project pipeline (projects under preparation that are expected to reach Board approval), examining patterns, bottlenecks, and key factors that influence and predict preparation timelines and approval outcomes. Using this evidence, build models to increase the predictability of pipeline outcomes.


• Project design quality control: Support the review of the design of IDB loans, guarantees, and technical cooperations for quality control purposes before they are submitted to the Board for approval. Provide constructive feedback to teams on how to improve their projects’ design and advise the EVP on strategic project design issues.


• Support to operations teams: Provide guidance to operations teams on how to apply and comply with existing Bank policies and regulations.


• Operational inputs: Prepare project specific and other operational insights on themes relevant to the EVP Office (e.g., approval trends, project risk factors, fiduciary considerations) and contribute to knowledge management. Prepare briefs, presentations, and other materials to support strategic discussions at the Bank.


• Other projects: Conduct special initiatives and projects assigned by EVP Office staff.

What you'll need

• Education: An active graduate student in fields such as International Development, Economics, Public Policy, Data Science, Statistics, Finance, Business Administration, or related areas from an accredited University. The expected graduation date should be after the Internship period.


• Languages: Fluency in English. Working knowledge of another Bank language (Spanish, French, or Portuguese) is a plus.


• Key Skills: Learn continuously, collaborate and share knowledge, focus on clients, communicate and influence, innovate and try new things.


• Soft Skills: Result-driven, collaborative, innovative, client-oriented, strong communicator, self-motivated, eager to learn, and excellent time management skills.


• Technical skills: Statistics/econometrics knowledge is preferred, including proficiency in data analytics software (e.g., Python, R, Stata, Power BI, and familiarity with SQL and relational databases). Experience with predictive and forecasting models or simulations is a plus. Strong writing skills in English, with the ability to prepare summaries, briefs, and presentations in layman’s terms for multiple audiences

Requirements

• Citizenship: Be a national of an IDB member country.


• Active student: Enrolled in a graduate (master’s or Ph.D.) program as of the starting date of the internship program. The graduation date should be after the internship period.


• Consanguinity: Not have family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB or IDB Invest.


• First job at the IDB Group: Be a first-time participant in an Internship Program held by the Bank or Inter-American Investment Corporation (“Corporation” also known as “IDB Invest”). In addition, you must not be a former staff member, Complementary Workforce (“CW”), contractor for the Bank or the Corporation, or have previously provided services to the Bank or the Corporation through a contractor or under any other contractual modality.

Notes:

• Submit your resume, academic transcripts (official or unofficial), and university letter certifying your student status when applying.  

• If you submit an unofficial academic transcript at the time of applying, you will be requested to present an official one if moving forward.  

• Academic transcripts and university letters should be issued within the last three months.   

• For graduate students a minimum of 50% of coursework must be completed when applying.  

• Applications without the requested documentation will be disqualified.   

• Save each file in a PDF format with your name and subject.   

• DO NOT send copies of your degree certificates or other courses.  

• You must be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) from January 16th to March 15th, 2027. These dates are fixed and cannot be modified. Interns must complete their assignments within this period.  

• If you are an international student in the U.S.A., your work authorization is through CPT or OPT. Consult your school advisor before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week, many international students are limited to working part-time, depending on their academic standing.  

Type of contract and duration

• Type of contract: Intern Consultant


• Length of contract: Two (2) months


• Dates of the contract: January 16th to March 15th, 2027


• Location: Washington, D.C. – United States of America

*Internship dates may be adjusted slightly to accommodate holidays.  

Our culture

At the IDB Group, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence, and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions. In our efforts to drive innovation, we intentionally include all voices, cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at [email protected].

About the IDB Group  

The IDB Group, composed of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IDB Lab offers flexible financing solutions to its member countries to finance economic and social development through lending and grants to public and private entities in Latin America and the Caribbean.   

About IDB  

We work to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Through financial and technical support for countries working to reduce poverty and inequality, we help improve health and education and advance infrastructure. Our aim is to achieve development in a sustainable, climate-friendly way. With a history dating back to 1959, today we are the leading source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean. We provide loans, grants, and technical assistance; and we conduct extensive research. We maintain a strong commitment to achieving measurable results and the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability.  

About IDB Invest

IDB Invest, a member of the IDB Group, is a multilateral development bank committed to promoting the economic development of its member countries in Latin America and the Caribbean through the private sector. IDB Invest finances sustainable companies and projects to achieve financial results and maximize economic, social, and environmental development in the region. With a portfolio of $14.1 billion in asset management and 325 clients in 25 countries, IDB Invest provides innovative financial solutions and advisory services that meet the needs of its clients in a variety of industries.

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