We improve lives

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

We are looking for a proactive, adaptable, self-motivated and eager to learn Administrative Assistant Intern. As Administrative Assistant Intern, you will support the execution of the Unit by assisting with the organization of digital records; drafting correspondence and emails; scheduling meetings; greeting and assisting visitors; answer and direct calls; and other general administrative tasks.  

You will work in Resource Planning and Administration team part of CCB/CBA department. This team is responsible for the management and execution of a wide range of functions including recruitment, onboarding and offboarding of employees, human resource management, budget and finance, corporate procurement, corporate real estate and facilities management, security and business continuity, the managment of records, training and knowledge initiatives and employee engagement.

What you’ll do

•    General Adminstrative Support

•    Meeting and Event Support

•    Reception and Visitor Coordination

•    Monitoring of supplies and reordering of inventory

•    Mail and Courier Coordination

•    Project Support

What you'll need

•    Education: An active Undergraduate student in Business Administration, Management, Communications or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.  

•    Languages:  
    -    Proficiency in English

•    Technical skills:  
    -    Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Online Meeting and Collaboration platforms (e.g Microsoft Teams; Zoom)

Requirements

•    Citizenship: 
    -    You are a citizen or legal resident of Barbados.

•    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.

Type of contract and duration

• Internship Duration:  2 months.
• Dates of Contract: 1 November 2025 -  31 December 2025
• Location: Barbados

What we offer

The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee's life. These benefits include:
 
Leave of 2 days per month; Health; Savings (as applicable)

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 at accommodations@iadb.org.