IT Internship

Job Posting Organization:
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is a prestigious international financial institution established to promote global economic stability and growth. The IMF provides financial assistance, policy advice, and technical assistance to its member countries. The organization operates in 190 countries and has a mission to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world. The IMF employs a diverse workforce of over 2,700 employees from various backgrounds, contributing to its goal of ensuring the stability of the international monetary system.

Job Overview:
The IT Department (ITD) of the IMF is offering multiple internship opportunities for graduate students who are currently enrolled in a master’s degree program in information technology or a related field. This internship is a full-time, paid position based at the IMF headquarters in Washington, D.C., and is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in the field of information technology within a prestigious international financial institution. The internship will last for a period of three months, from June to August 2026, during which interns will have the opportunity to learn about and contribute to various IT initiatives and projects. Interns will be involved in the Economic Data Lifecycle Engineering (ITDDEEL) Section, which focuses on data engineering activities such as data collection, transformation, dissemination, and visualization. The selected candidates will gain exposure to different aspects of data engineering and will work on ongoing projects, gaining practical experience with emerging technologies used by the data engineering team.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Interns will be responsible for several key duties and responsibilities during their internship, including:

• Documenting existing ETL/ELT pipelines by creating lineage diagrams that illustrate data flow from sources to transformations and targets.
• Defining basic data quality rules, such as identifying nulls, ranges, and duplicates, and visualizing any failures in logs or dashboards.
• Inventorying tables, schemas, and key fields, writing business-friendly descriptions, and identifying ownership and refresh frequency for metadata and schema cataloging. These responsibilities will provide interns with valuable experience in data engineering and enhance their understanding of IT operations within the IMF.

Required Qualifications:
To be eligible for the IT internship, candidates must meet the following qualifications:

• Enrollment in a Master’s degree program in a relevant field, such as information technology, computer science, information systems management, data science, or business administration.
• Must maintain student status during the internship, with the expectation of returning to school upon completion of the internship.
• Good academic standing is required, demonstrating a commitment to academic excellence.
• Excellent command of English, both written and oral, is essential for effective communication in a multicultural environment.
• A demonstrated interest in working in a diverse and multicultural setting is highly valued.

Educational Background:
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program in a relevant field. This includes disciplines such as information technology, computer science, information systems management, data science, or business administration. The educational background should reflect a strong foundation in IT principles and practices, as well as an understanding of data engineering concepts.

Experience:
While prior work experience is not explicitly required for this internship, candidates should demonstrate a strong interest in information technology and data engineering. Relevant coursework, projects, or internships in related fields will be beneficial in showcasing the candidate's aptitude and readiness for the internship role.

Languages:
The primary language required for this position is English, with a strong emphasis on both written and oral communication skills. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset, particularly in a multicultural work environment, but is not mandatory for this internship.

Additional Notes:
The internship is a full-time position lasting up to three months, with a competitive salary offered. Interns will receive round-trip economy class air travel to Washington, D.C., from their university or duty station. For non-U.S. and non-resident eligible candidates, a short-term visa may be provided. Additionally, short-term limited medical insurance coverage will be offered according to eligibility guidelines. Candidates must submit a fully completed application form, responses to all questions, a personal CV/Resume, and a recent transcript from their university program showing current status and grades. The selection process is competitive, and candidates will be short-listed based on their qualifications, field of specialization, academic performance, and interest in the department's work.