IDB. Amazonia Partnerships and Knowledge Management Internship

Inter-American Development Bank; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The IDB Group is seeking an active graduate student to be hired as an intern under the Consultant modality for the 2027 Winter Internship Program, based in Headquarters in Washington, DC. This paid opportunity targets university students from member countries to gain professional experience in development work and corporate management while learning on the job.

Responsibilities include supporting the Amazonia Forever team with research, coordination, and knowledge management; preparing

Qualifications

• Active graduate student in Economics, International Relations, Architecture, Social Sciences, Environmental Sciences or related field.
• Fluency in English with a working knowledge of another Bank language (Spanish, French, or Portuguese) is a plus.
• 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.
• Technical skills: Strong knowledge of the Amazon region gained through academic studies, professional experience, community engagement, or lived experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Amazonia Forever team in research, coordination, and knowledge management activities.
• Assist in preparing presentations, briefing materials, and analytical summaries related to Amazonian development and conservation initiatives.
• Help collect, organize, and analyze information to support project planning and decision-making processes.
• Contribute local and community perspectives to support the design and implementation of activities under the Amazonia Forever initiative.
• Support stakeholder engagement activities with Indigenous Peoples, local communities, and partner organizations across the Amazon region.
• Contribute to organizing meetings, workshops, and other activities related to the Amazonia Forever initiative.

Skills

Continuous learning

Collaboration

Client focus

Communication

Innovation

Education

Graduate student in Economics

Graduate student in International Relations

Graduate student in Architecture

Graduate student in Social Sciences

Graduate student in Environmental Sciences

Job description

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

We improve lives The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve their 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 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 Amazonia Forever team in research, coordination, and knowledge management activities.
• Assist in preparing presentations, briefing materials, and analytical summaries related to Amazonian development and conservation initiatives.
• Help collect, organize, and analyze information to support project planning and decision-making processes.
• Contribute local and community perspectives to support the design and implementation of activities under the Amazonia Forever initiative.
• Support stakeholder engagement activities with Indigenous Peoples, local communities, and partner organizations across the Amazon region.
• Contribute to organizing meetings, workshops, and other activities related to the Amazonia Forever initiative.

What You'll Need

• Education: An active graduate student in Economics, International Relations, Architecture, Social Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or a related field from an accredited University. The graduation date should be after the Internship period.
• Languages: Fluency in English with a working knowledge of one other 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: Strong knowledge of the Amazon region gained through academic studies, professional experience, community engagement, or lived experience. Familiarity with Indigenous Peoples, local communities, and the social, environmental, and development challenges facing the Amazon is highly desirable.

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 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.
• 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.

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 [e-mail].

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.