Job Description
City:  Washington DC
Company:  IDB
Posting End Date:  3/8/2026 11:59 PM EST

IDB- 2026 Summer Internship Program

Graduate Intern

Location: Washington, D.C. United States

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 2026 Summer Internship Program is a competitive paid opportunity, based in Headquarters, 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.

What you’ll do

  • Support the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) by assisting with quality reviews, documentation, and process monitoring to ensure consistency, completeness, and continuous improvement across AUG activities. Responsibilities include completing QA checklists and review templates, documenting processes and lessons learned, and maintaining QAIP manuals, guidelines, and procedures.

  • Contribute to quality monitoring by compiling review notes, tracking follow-up actions, and preparing quality summaries that support management oversight. Assist with quality reviews across planning, execution, and reporting, focusing on methodology adherence, documentation clarity, and alignment with standards.

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives by researching quality management practices and professional standards, and translating insights into updates to internal guidance, tools, and training materials.

  • Leverage data analytics to enhance quality reviews, including automated checklist validation, review tracking, and trend analysis. Apply data analysis to monitor methodology adherence, documentation completeness, and quality indicators across engagements.

  • Assist in preparing internal learning resources, including digital and AI-enabled training content, to promote awareness of quality expectations and consistent application of QAIP practices across the function.

What you'll need

Education: Active graduate student in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Finance, Information Systems, IT, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, or related fields from an accredited university. Graduation should occur after the internship period.

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

Key Skills: Curious and committed to continuous learning; collaborates effectively and shares knowledge to strengthen quality practices; communicates clearly to support consistency and improvement; applies a client- and stakeholder-focused mindset; shows initiative, adaptability, and openness to new tools and methods.

Technical Skills: Knowledge of quality assurance and improvement practices, including process documentation, quality reviews, and continuous improvement, preferably in internal or external audit. Able to apply data analytics for QAIP activities, such as automating reviews, validating checklists, analyzing trends, and monitoring methodology adherence. Proficient in Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Power BI, and collaboration platforms; familiarity with audit or quality management software is an asset.

Requirements

  • Citizenship: Be a national of an
  • 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 have not been 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 June 16 to August 15, 2026. 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: June 16th to August 15th, 2026
  • Location: Washington, D.C. – United States of America

Our culture

At the IDB, 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.

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