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

The IDB Country Office in Barbados is looking for an active undergraduate student to be hired as a 2026 intern under the Consultant modality. 

The Country Office Internship Program is a paid opportunity 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

• General Administrative Support - Support in organizing and maintaining digital records; Draft, format, and send routine correspondence and emails. Assist with the monitoring and organization of invoices to be processed.
• Meeting and Event Support - Assist in scheduling meetings; Prepare meeting materials (e.g., agenda); Support logistics for in-office events or workshops (e.g., room bookings, requesting quotations for catering).
• Reception and Visitor Coordination - Greet and assist visitors; Answer and direct calls or take messages under supervision.
• Supplies and Inventory - Help monitor and restock office supplies; Assist in placing orders and tracking deliveries.
• Mail and Courier Coordination - Receive, log and distribute incoming mail and packages; Prepare outgoing mail or courier shipments.
• Support to Specific Projects - Assist with administrative tasks for ongoing initiatives (e.g., wellness programs, engagement activities, staff events).

What you'll need

• Education: An active undergraduate student in Business Administration, Management, Communications or related field or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.  The graduation date cannot be prior to the last day of the Internship
• Languages:  
      -    Proficiency in English
• Soft Skills: Detailed oriented, proactive, organized, adaptable, collaborative, innovative, client-oriented, strong communicator, self-motivated, eager to learn and excellent time management skills.
• Technical skills: Microsoft Office Suite; Online Meeting and Collaboration Platforms (e.g. Microsoft Teams, Zoom); Office Equipment Operation. Canva would be an asset. 

Requirements

• Citizenship: You are a citizen or a 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.
• Submit your resume, cover letter, academic transcripts (official or unofficial), and 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 academic transcript if moving forward in the process.
• Academic transcripts and university letters should be issued within the last three months.
  • For undergraduate students, the second year of school must be completed at the time of 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 able to work 40 hours weekly during the indicated dates.

Type of contract and duration

• Type of contract: Consultant / Intern.
• Length of contract: 3 months.
• Dates of the contract: April 16th, 2026 - July 15th, 2026. 
• Location: Barbados.
• Supervisor: Resource Planning and Administration Specialist.

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.

Our Human Resources Team reviews carefully every application.   

About the IDB Group

The IDB Group, composed of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IDB Lab offers flexible financing solutions to its member countries to finance economic and social development through lending and grants to public and private entities in Latin America and the Caribbean.   

About the IDB

We work to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Through financial and technical support for countries working to reduce poverty and inequality, we help improve health and education and advance infrastructure. Our aim is to achieve development in a sustainable, climate-friendly way. With a history dating back to 1959, today we are the leading source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean. We provide loans, grants, and technical assistance; and we conduct extensive research. We maintain a strong commitment to achieving measurable results and the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability.  

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