IDB. Office of Ethics Investigations Internship

Inter-American Development Bank; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) seeks an active graduate student for the Winter Internship Program, based in Washington, D.C. The role offers on-the-job learning within the Office of Ethics Investigations, supporting investigations, intake, and governance-related tasks.

The internship provides paid professional experience with exposure to diverse, international development work and the Bank's ethics and conduct processes.

Qualifications

• Active graduate student in criminal law, litigation, anti-corruption, international law, compliance, and/or ethics.
• Graduation date should be after the internship period.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing and preparing documents and communications related to Investigations and Intake.
• Assist in the preparation of drafts, templates, and protocols.
• Help obtain, review, and organize relevant case information.
• Support the Investigations Team with the collection and analysis of data, as needed.
• Conduct comparative research on legal standards and best practices across peer organizations.
• Contribute to special initiatives, projects, and other ad hoc assignments.
• Research, compile, analyze, and organize jurisprudence from the tribunals of multilateral organizations related to misconduct and workplace investigations.

Skills

Learn continuously

Collaborate and share knowledge

Client focus

Communication and influence

Innovate and try new things

Time management

Education

Graduate student in criminal law or international law

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

IDB. Office of Ethics Investigations Internship Job Description IDB. Office of Ethics Investigations Internship City: Washington DC Company: IDB Posting End Date: 9/25/2026 11:59 PM EST

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.

The Office of Ethics (ETH/ETH) is responsible for providing impartial assistance to IDB Group employees and Management in reviewing and resolving matters regarding ethics and conduct in the workplace in a manner that contributes to good governance and helps to preserve and promote institutional integrity.

What you’ll do

• Assist in reviewing and preparing documents and communications related to Investigations and Intake.
• Assist in the preparation of drafts, templates, and protocols.
• Help obtain, review, and organize relevant case information.
• Support the Investigations Team with the collection and analysis of data, as needed.
• Conduct comparative research on legal standards and best practices across peer organizations.
• Contribute to special initiatives, projects, and other ad hoc assignments.
• Research, compile, analyze, and organize jurisprudence from the tribunals of multilateral organizations related to misconduct and workplace investigations.

What you'll need

• Education: An active graduate student in criminal law, litigation, anti-corruption, international law, compliance, and/or ethics 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: Institutionalethics, research, proficiency in MicrosoftWord, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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.

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.