Impact Internship: Amazonia Partnerships & Knowledge Mgmt

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

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