About the role#
The Inter-American Development Bank is hiring a graduate student for a paid internship within the Water and Sanitation Division. You will work with the Caribbean team to support operational and analytical tasks. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Washington, D.C., for the Winter 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Provide technical support for operational and analytical water and sanitation activities.
- Prepare reports, technical analyses, and presentations.
- Coordinate relationships with clients, donors, and strategic partners, including organizing workshops and seminars.
- Identify and assess sector studies, guidelines, technical notes, and tools related to water supply, desalination, and environmental management.
What you'll need#
- You must be an active graduate student in engineering, water resources management, natural resource management, environmental sciences, economics, or geosciences.
- You must have completed at least 50% of your graduate coursework at the time of application.
- Fluency in English is required, along with a working knowledge of Spanish, French, or Portuguese.
- Experience in water management is necessary.
- Familiarity with GEF- and GCF-funded projects is preferred.
- You must be a national of an IDB member country and a first-time participant in an IDB Group internship.
Location & details#
- Location: Washington, D.C.
- Term: January 16, 2027, to March 15, 2027.
- Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week).
- Modality: On-site.
About Inter-American Development Bank
The Inter-American Development Bank provides financing for economic, social, and institutional development projects. Founded in 1959, the organization works with 48 member countries across Latin America and the Caribbean. It offers technical assistance, policy advice, and research to support regional development. The bank maintains a workforce of 1,001 to 5,000 employees and operates from its headquarters in Washington, DC.
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