Job Description
City:  Washington DC
Company:  IDB
Posting End Date:  3/12/2026 11:59 PM EST

IDB- 2026 Summer Internship Program

Graduate Intern

Location: Washington, D.C. United States

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 2026 Summer 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 in the collection and analysis of data when needed.
  • Conduct comparative research on legal standards and best practices in peer organizations.
  • Contribute to special initiatives and projects and other ad hoc assignments.
  • Research, compile, analyze, and organize jurisprudence from multilateral organizations' tribunals 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.
  • Soft Skills: Result-driven, collaborative, innovative, client-oriented, strong communicator, self-motivated, eager to learn, and excellent time management events.
  • Technical skills: Institutional ethics, research, proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.  

Requirements

  • Citizenship: Be a national of an
  • Active student: 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 having 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:

  • Submit your resume, academic transcripts (official or unofficial), and university letter certifying your student status when applying.
    • If you submit an unofficial academic transcript at the time of applying, you will be requested to present an official one if you move forward.
  • 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.
  • Save each file in a PDF format with your name and subject.
  • DO NOT send copies of your degree certificates or other courses.
  • You must be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) from June 16th to August 15th, 2026. 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: June 16th to August 15th, 2026
  • Location: Washington, D.C. – United States of America

Our culture

At the IDB, 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 reasonable accommodations to participate in the job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at.
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