Location : Trinidad and Tobago

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 Trinidad and Tobago is looking for an active Graduate Student to be hired as a 2026 intern under the Consultant modality.

The COF/Offices 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

• Assist the Operations Team with the planning and execution of public events such as, but not limited, to "Knowledge Week".
• Assist with at least two (2) projects to improve internal and external visitor experience (inclusive of the development of protocols for missions and meetings integrating digital applications, where possible).
• Support the design of quick graphics for events and slide visuals.
• Assist with reporting: compile inputs, draft sections of post-event report(s)
• Assist the Operations Team with Administrative Support
• Assist the Country Economist with preparation and execution of stakeholder consultations for the Country Strategy 2026-2030.
• Other activities as agreed with the internship supervisor.

What you'll need

• Education: An active graduate student pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related Social Science field at an accredited university. The expected graduation date must be on or after the last day of the internship. 
• Languages: Be proficient in English and preferably with a working knowledge of Spanish, one of the Bank’s additional official languages.
• Soft Skills: Result-driven, collaborative, innovative, client-oriented, strong communicator, self-motivated, critical thinking and judgement, eager to learn, creativity and excellent time management.
• Technical skills: Research skills, graphic/design capabilities, technical writing, Microsoft Office tools.

Requirements

• Citizenship: You are a citizen or a legal resident of Trinidad and Tobago
• 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: Not have family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB or IDB Invest.
• 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, 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 graduate students a minimum of 50% of coursework 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: Intern
• Length of contract: 6 months
• Dates of the contract: June 16, 2026 - December 15, 2026
• Location: Trinidad and Tobago
• Supervisor: Chief of Operations

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.