About the role#
The Institutional Capacity of the State Division is seeking a graduate intern to support the Transparency and Integrity thematic area. This role focuses on developing a web-based analytical tool for Latin America and the Caribbean to strengthen evidence-based policy dialogue. You will work with Bank specialists to turn an analytical concept into a functional prototype that demonstrates the value of integrated country evidence.
What you'll do#
- Compile, validate, and structure international indicators and secondary evidence, including metadata and methodological limitations.
- Develop a working web dashboard proof of concept that allows users to explore country profiles, trends, and cross-country comparisons.
- Integrate source documentation and build functionality to generate or export standardized Country Integrity Snapshots.
- Prepare evidence-based interpretations of country patterns to support regional analysis.
- Deliver a functional prototype, supporting data and code, technical documentation, and a final demonstration.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a graduate program (master’s or Ph.D.) in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, or a related field.
- Completion of at least 50% of your graduate coursework.
- Graduation date set after the internship period.
- Citizenship from an IDB member country.
- Fluency in English.
- Experience with interactive dashboards, Python or R, and AI-assisted tools.
- Familiarity with transparency, integrity, anti-corruption, financial integrity, and international development.
- You must not have family members working at the IDB or IDB Invest.
- You must be a first-time participant in an IDB Internship Program and not a former staff member, contractor, or CW.
Location & details#
- Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 16th to March 15th, 2027).
- Modality: On-site, full-time (40 hours per week).
- Status: Paid internship.
About Inter-American Development Bank
The Inter-American Development Bank provides long-term financing for economic, social, and institutional development. Founded in 1959, the organization supports 48 member countries across Latin America and the Caribbean. It offers research, policy advice, and technical assistance to help plan and execute development projects. The bank maintains a staff of over 8,000 people and is based in Washington, DC.
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