Tokyo Inter-American Development Bank
*This is a 2 months paid internship with location in our Headquarters in Washington DC. We offer visa sponsorship.

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.

What you'll do

Geospatial Data Research & Cataloguing:

Research and maintain a list of official geospatial data portals and open/free geospatial datasets by country, supporting the Environmental and Social Solutions Division (ESG).

Geographic Information System (GIS)

Data Organization:

Help organize, update, and document GIS data lists and catalogues to make them easy for the team to find and use.


Documentation Support:
Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating internal GIS and data governance documents using existing guidelines and templates.

Scripting & Automation Support:

Support basic scripting and automation tasks using Python and JavaScript, preferably with ArcGIS tools (ArcPy, ArcGIS API for Python, ArcGIS JavaScript API), to help improve simple GIS workflows.

What you'll need

Education:

An active graduate student in a relevant quantitative and computational field, such as Geography, GIS, Computer Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related area 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.


Key skills:
Learn continuously, collaborate and share knowledge, focus on clients, communicate and influence, innovate and try new things.

Technical skills:


Familiarity with analyzing geospatial data and creating maps using GIS software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth Engine, or similar tools.

Basic skills in organizing and managing geospatial data in databases.
Ability to follow data management and governance guidelines.
Willingness to assist in quantitative and qualitative analysis tasks.
Interest in learning how to match the team's needs with appropriate GIS tools and technologies.
Good understanding of Microsoft Excel or willingness to learn and apply Excel for data management and analysis.
Proficiency with other MS Office tools (Word, PowerPoint).
Basic understanding of how GIS is applied in international development projects.
Requirements

Citizenship:
Be a national of an IDB member country

Active student:
Enrolled in a 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:

You have no family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.

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 a 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 moving forward.

Academic transcripts and university letters should be issued within the last three months.
For graduate students, at least 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 16 to August 15, 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.

Contract dates:
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

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