Inter-American Development Bank

About the Company

Our people are committed and passionate about improving lives in Latin America and the Caribbean, and they get to do what they love in a diverse, collaborative and stimulating work environment. At the IDB, we're committed to improving lives. Since 1959, we've been a leading source of long-term financing for economic, social, and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. We do more than lending though. We partner with our 48-member countries to provide Latin America and the Caribbean with cutting-edge research about relevant development issues, policy advice to inform their decisions, and technical assistance to improve on the planning and execution of projects. For this, we need people who not only have the right skills but also are passionate about improving lives. Please see our Social Media Community Guidelines here: https://www.iadb.org/en/common-pages/social-media-community-guidelines

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Inter-American Development Bank

Job Title

Portfolio Management Consultant

Job Description

**Job Title**: Portfolio Management Consultant **Role Summary**: Coordinate and strengthen portfolio management processes for water and sanitation infrastructure projects, ensuring strategic decision-making, performance monitoring, and risk mitigation. **Expectations**: Lead standardized workflows, align portfolio performance with development goals, and drive continuous improvement in data-driven decision-making. **Key Responsibilities**: - Standardize portfolio monitoring workflows, tools, and reporting structures. - Collaborate with senior management to define operational targets and analyze project milestones. - Develop risk classification methodologies and action plans to prevent project deviations. - Maintain centralized portfolio databases with accurate dashboards and governance standards. - Generate business intelligence insights from portfolio data for strategic reporting. - Coordinate validation of simulations, reports, and performance analyses. - Support operation preparation through kick-off workshops, procurement planning, and monitoring frameworks. - Act as focal point for validating project documentation and strengthening knowledge assets. **Required Skills**: - Expertise in portfolio management, performance analysis, and project cycle monitoring. - Proficiency in business intelligence tools, data analysis, and dashboard development. - Experience in workflow standardization, risk classification, and strategic reporting. - Strong collaboration skills for cross-functional teams. - Knowledge of water and sanitation infrastructure projects preferred. **Required Education & Certifications**: - Master’s degree (or advanced equivalent) in economics, public policy, project management, or related field. - Minimum 10 years’ experience in portfolio management, with demonstrated project cycle expertise. - Specialized training or experience in infrastructure (water sanitation) or Latin American/Caribbean development projects advantageous.

Washington, United states

Hybrid

Senior

28-01-2026

Company Name

Inter-American Development Bank

Job Title

IDB. Disaster Risk Data & Analytics Intern

Job Description

**Job Title** Disaster Risk Data & Analytics Intern (IDB – Summer 2026) **Role Summary** Graduate‑level internship supporting the CSD/DRM Unit in developing disaster‑risk information products for the IDB RiskHUB platform. Tasks include exposure model research, documentation, data‑visualization enhancements, and building‑code analytics, delivered through GIS and Power BI tools. **Expectations** - Full‑time commitment (40 hrs/week) from 16 Jun to 15 Aug 2026. - Deliver high‑quality analytical and visual outputs within the two‑month period. - Adhere to IDB policies on confidentiality, conflict of interest, and citizenship eligibility. - Communicate progress and collaborate effectively with DRM team and stakeholders. **Key Responsibilities** - Conduct a regional desk review to collect, organize, and catalog exposure‑model data by country and asset type. - Produce user manuals and technical documentation for RiskHUB tools and workflows. - Design and implement a Power BI dashboard summarizing the IDB regional building‑code review. - Enhance RiskATLAS geospatial visualizations (map styles, metadata templates, layer presentation). - Contribute findings to knowledge products, presentations, and client‑facing materials. **Required Skills** - Strong proficiency with GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS or equivalent). - Advanced Power BI skills: dashboard development, data modeling, visualization best practices. - Basic understanding of exposure and vulnerability models for disaster‑risk analytics. - Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication abilities. - Ability to learn continuously, collaborate, and innovate. - Fluency in English; working knowledge of Spanish, French, or Portuguese is a plus. **Required Education & Certifications** - Active graduate student (master’s or Ph.D.) in GIS/Geospatial Analysis, Data Science, Disaster Risk Management, or a related field; ≥50 % of coursework completed. - Graduation date must be after the internship period. - Enrollment in an accredited university; must provide recent transcript and enrollment verification. - National of an IDB member country. - No prior employment or contractual relationship with IDB/IDB Invest.

Washington, United states

On site

Fresher

17-02-2026

Company Name

Inter-American Development Bank

Job Title

IDB. GIS Data and Documentation Support Intern

Job Description

**Job Title** GIS Data and Documentation Support Intern (IDB) **Role Summary** Two‑month, full‑time paid internship (June 16 – August 15 2026) at IDB Headquarters in Washington, DC. Supports the Environmental and Social Solutions Division by researching, cataloguing, and documenting geospatial data, and by assisting with basic GIS automation using Python/JavaScript. **Expectations** - Active graduate (master’s or Ph.D.) student in a quantitative/computational field; graduation date after the internship. - Citizen of an IDB member country; first‑time IDB intern; no family conflicts of interest. - Available to work 40 hours/week for the full internship period. - Fluent English; additional Spanish, French, or Portuguese is a plus. - Demonstrates continuous learning, teamwork, client focus, and willingness to innovate. **Key Responsibilities** - Research and maintain a repository of official geospatial data portals and open/free datasets by country. - Organize, update, and document GIS data catalogs for easy team access. - Draft, review, and revise internal GIS and data‑governance documents using established templates. - Support basic scripting and automation (ArcPy, ArcGIS API for Python, ArcGIS JavaScript API) to streamline GIS workflows. - Assist with quantitative and qualitative data analysis and map production as needed. - Apply data‑management and governance guidelines to all deliverables. **Required Skills** - Proficiency with GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth Engine, or equivalent). - Basic programming in Python and/or JavaScript for GIS tasks. - Experience organizing geospatial data in databases or catalog systems. - Strong Excel skills; competent with Word and PowerPoint. - Ability to follow data‑governance standards and produce clear documentation. - Effective communication and collaborative teamwork. **Required Education & Certifications** - Enrolled in a graduate program (master’s or Ph.D.) in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, Environmental Science/Engineering, Urban Planning, or a closely related discipline from an accredited university. - Must have completed at least 50 % of coursework at the time of application. - No specific professional certifications required; eligibility for CPT/OPT (if international student) and visa sponsorship provided.

Île-de-france, France

On site

Fresher

17-02-2026

Company Name

Inter-American Development Bank

Job Title

IDB. Monitoring, Evaluation and Effectiveness of Public Policies Intern

Job Description

Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation and Effectiveness of Public Policies Intern Role Summary: Short‑term graduate student role focusing on data analysis, econometric evaluation, and strategy development for public policy impact assessment across Latin America and the Caribbean. Expactations: - Complete internship within 2 months. - Work 40 hours per week. - Maintain confidentiality and data integrity. Key Responsibilities: - Assist regional teams in preparing projects and reviewing progress and final reports. - Clean, process, and analyze structured and unstructured databases. - Design, develop, and monitor indicators, econometric methods, and monitoring tools for policy impact analysis. - Contribute to theories of change and evidence mapping for projects. - Prepare knowledge products, presentations, and reports for internal and external stakeholders. - Participate in meetings with project teams and local counterparts. Required Skills: - Strong analytical skills with experience in data management and econometric modeling. - Proficiency with programming packages (e.g., R, Python, STATA) and database tools. - Ability to learn rapidly, collaborate, communicate effectively, and influence stakeholders. - Fluency in English; additional language (Spanish, French, or Portuguese) is advantageous. Required Education & Certifications: - Active graduate student (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Economics or related field, enrolled at the start of the internship. - Graduation scheduled after internship period. - No prior employment or contract with the IDB Group or its affiliates.

Île-de-france, France

On site

Fresher

17-02-2026