IDB. Undergraduate Translation and Document Service Support Internship

Inter-American Development Bank

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 20,000 - 27,000

Part time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Inter-American Development Bank is inviting an active undergraduate student to join its Winter Internship Program in Washington, DC. The two-month intern consultant role focuses on translation, terminology, and language tech within the IDB Group.

The program offers a paid opportunity with on-site work at HQ or country offices, providing hands-on experience in development and corporate management of the Bank. Applicants should be enrolled in an undergrad program with relevant language skills.

Qualifications

Active undergraduate in translation or related field with graduation after internship.
Fluency in English with working knowledge of another Bank language (Spanish, French or Portuguese).
Experience with computer-assisted translation tools and terminology management software is desirable.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

Use computer assisted translation tools to build translation memory databases.
Align official documents using alignment software.
Research terminology related to official Bank documents.
Develop in-house glossaries and style manuals.
Perform quality control to verify accuracy of documents.
Produce draft translations for revision by in-house revisers.
Assist in implementing language technology and analytics tools.

Skills

Learn continuously

Collaborate

Client focus

Communication

Innovation

English proficiency

Education

Undergrad in Translation or related field

Tools

Translation memory tools

Terminology management software

Job description

IDB. Undergraduate Translation and Document Service Support Internship Job Description IDB. Undergraduate Translation and Document Service Support 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 undergraduate student to be hired as an intern under the Consultant modality.

The 2027 Winter Internship Program is a competitive paid opportunity, based in Headquarters or Country Offices, 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

Use specialized computer assisted translation tools to create dedicated translation memory databases that can be used to efficiently translate recurring text in IDB Group documents.
Align official documents using alignment software.
Conduct research and compile terminology related to official Bank documents.
Contribute to the development of in house glossaries and style manuals.
Conduct quality control reviews to verify the accuracy and completeness of documents.
Produce draft translations of IDB Group documents from any of the Bank’s official languages into the candidate’s mother tongue for revision and feedback by in house revisers.
Assist in the implementation of language technology and analytics tools.

What you'll need

Education: An active undergraduate student in Literature, Language Studies, Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, Translation or a related discipline from an accredited university. The graduation date should be after the internship period.
Languages: Fluency in English with a native or working knowledge of one other Bank language (Spanish, French, or Portuguese).
KeySkills:Learn continuously,collaborateand share knowledge, focus on clients,communicateand influence,innovate and try new things.
Soft Skills: Results-driven, team-oriented, inclusive, collaborative, innovative, and client-oriented, with strong self-motivation, eagerness to learn, and excellent time management and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Technical skills: Experience in using computer-assisted translation tools and terminology management software is desirable.

Requirements

Citizenship: Be a national of an IDB member country.
Active student: Enrolled in an undergraduate (bachelor’s) 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.

Type of contract and duration

Type of contract: Intern Consultant
Length of contract: Two (2) months
Dates of the contract: January16thtoMarch15th, 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 accommodations@iadb.org .

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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