IDB. Energy Economics / Data Analysis Internship

Inter-American Development Bank; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 71,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB Group) invites active graduate students to join its Winter Internship Program in Washington, D.C. for two months as an Intern Consultant. This paid opportunity focuses on development research, data collection, and policy-oriented analyses.

You will work on econometric analyses, literature reviews, and on-the-job learning, contributing to infrastructure and energy topics while developing reports and policy insights.

Qualifications

• Active graduate student in economics, public policy, energy economics, resource economics, or related field.
• Graduation date after internship period.
• Strong background in econometrics, mathematics, statistics.
• Experience with Stata and programming languages is required or strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform data collection and analysis on specific topics.
• Review literature and prepare reports as required.
• Conduct econometric and statistical analyses.
• Support the development of ad hoc analyses on infrastructure and energy issues.
• Synthesize research findings and translate them into policy implications and best practices.

Skills

Learn continuously

Collaborate

Client focus

Communication

Innovate

Stata programming

Python

R programming

ArcGIS/QGIS

Econometrics

Statistics

Education

Active graduate student (master’s or PhD)

Tools

Stata

Python

R

ArcGIS/QGIS

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 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

• Perform data collection and analysis on specific topics.
• Review literature and prepare reports as required.
• Conduct econometric and statistical analyses.
• Support the development of ad hoc analyses on infrastructure and energy issues.
• Synthesize research findings and translate them into policy implications and best practices.

What You’ll Need

• Education: An active graduate student in economics, public policy, energy economics, resource economics, or similar 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 background in econometrics, mathematics, and statistics. Superb programming skills in Stata. Knowledge of other program languages like Python, R, and ArcGIS/QGis is a strong plus. Knowledge of the energy sector.

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