IDB. Artificial Intelligence for Public Budgeting Intern

Inter-American Development Bank; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Inter-American Development Bank seeks an active graduate student for a 2‑month internship in Washington, DC. The role focuses on AI applications in budgeting, literature review, and policy analysis, offering on‑the‑job learning in development and corporate management.

You will identify AI use cases in budgeting, analyze country experiences, and help design related initiatives for Latin America and the Caribbean. Full‑time availability Jan 16–Mar 15, 2027 is required.

Qualifications

• Active graduate student in Economics or Public Policy/Public Administration; graduation after internship.
• Fluent English with working knowledge of another Bank language is a plus.
• Strong analytical, research and data handling abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews and synthesize AI budgeting applications.
• Document practical AI use cases in government budgeting.
• Analyze country experiences adopting AI for budgeting and results.
• Support design of AI-budgeting initiatives in LAC with data inputs.
• Prepare analytical materials and present findings from the internship.

Skills

English fluency

Second language

Analytical skills

Research skills

AI concepts

Quantitative analysis

Education

Graduate student in Economics/Public Policy/Public Administration

Tools

AI tools

Research databases

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.

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

• Conduct a literature review and knowledge synthesis, including academic papers, policy reports, and international experiences on the application of artificial intelligence in budgeting.
• Identify and document practical AI use cases showing how governments are using AI to improve budget preparation, expenditure monitoring, forecasting, and service delivery.
• Analyze the experience of a selected country in adopting AI tools for budgeting, focusing on its institutional framework, implementation approach, and results achieved.
• Contribute to the design of initiatives related to AI and budgeting in Latin America and the Caribbean, including data collection and analytical inputs.
• Prepare analytical materials and present the main findings and outputs developed during the internship.

What You'll Need

• Education: An active graduate student in Economics, Public Policy and Public Administration 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: Research and analytical skills; knowledge of artificial intelligence concepts and machine learning applications; and the ability to collect, organize, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data. Experience using AI‑enabled research tools is desirable, and knowledge of public budgeting or fiscal management is an asset.

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.

Notes

• 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.
• 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.
• Internship dates may be adjusted slightly to accommodate holidays.

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.

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