About the role#
The Inter-American Development Bank is hiring a graduate student intern for the Winter 2027 term. This is a paid, full-time position based in Washington, D.C. The role provides an opportunity to gain professional experience in development work and corporate management. You will work on-site for a fixed period from January 16, 2027, to March 15, 2027.
What you'll do#
- Research and maintain a list of official geospatial data portals and open datasets.
- Help organize, update, and document GIS data catalogues to improve team accessibility.
- Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating internal GIS and data governance documents.
- Support basic scripting and automation tasks using Python and JavaScript to improve GIS workflows.
- Contribute to geospatial data analysis and management tasks.
What you'll need#
- You must be an active graduate student in a field such as Computer Science, Environmental Engineering, Urban Planning, or Statistics.
- You must have completed at least 50% of your required graduate coursework.
- You must be a national of an IDB member country.
- You need fluency in English and a working knowledge of Spanish, French, or Portuguese.
- You should have familiarity with GIS software such as ArcGIS or QGIS.
- You must be available to work 40 hours per week during the internship period.
Location & details#
- Location: Washington, D.C., United States.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 16 to March 15).
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a 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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