Intern (OMDP-OMDA2)

Job Posting Organization:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a regional development bank established in 1966, headquartered in Manila, Philippines. Its mission is to promote social and economic development in Asia. ADB has 68 member countries, with a focus on reducing poverty and improving living conditions through sustainable development. The organization employs over 3,000 staff members and operates in various sectors including infrastructure, finance, and public-private partnerships across the Asia-Pacific region.

Job Overview:
The internship-position" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">internship position within the Office of Markets Development and Public-Private Partnership (OMDP) Advisory Division 2 (OMDA2) focuses on leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance due diligence and project agreements for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects. The intern will play a crucial role in supporting the integration of AI into the operational processes of PPP projects, which includes streamlining assessments and improving documentation quality. The role requires analytical skills to identify tasks suitable for AI automation, as well as the ability to conduct research on AI applications in PPP development. The intern will also be responsible for preparing structured inputs, coordinating with stakeholders, and supporting pilot testing of AI-assisted tools, thereby contributing to the advancement of innovative solutions in public sector processes.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The intern will be tasked with a variety of responsibilities aimed at enhancing the use of AI in PPP projects. These include:

• Supporting analytical and operational work to integrate AI into PPP due diligence and documentation processes.
• Identifying tasks where AI can automate or enhance assessments.
• Analyzing PPP agreements and risk frameworks.
• Preparing and validating structured inputs for AI applications.
• Coordinating with stakeholders to facilitate the integration of AI tools.
• Conducting research on AI use in PPP project development and analyzing existing frameworks.
• Reviewing PPP agreements for AI-relevant clauses.
• Designing, classifying, and tagging PPP documents to extract key data for AI inputs.
• Mapping current PPP due diligence workflows and proposing AI-enabled enhancements to reduce manual effort. 1
• Assisting in researching clause libraries and risk-allocation templates for AI-powered contract analysis. 1
• Preparing presentation materials on AI use cases and maintaining organized repositories of research, datasets, and documentation.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a master's degree or PhD program in a relevant field such as public-private partnerships, infrastructure development, economics, public policy, finance, engineering, or related disciplines. Strong analytical and research skills are essential, along with a comfort level with structured data. An interest in AI, digital tools, and innovation in public sector processes is highly desirable. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are mandatory, as the intern will be required to communicate findings and collaborate with various stakeholders.

Educational Background:
The position requires candidates to be currently enrolled in a master's degree or PhD program in fields that are relevant to the work of the ADB, particularly those aligned with public-private partnerships, infrastructure development, economics, public policy, finance, engineering, or related disciplines. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of PPP projects and the integration of AI technologies.

Experience:
The ideal candidate should have relevant research experience with private sector financial institutions, experience in the infrastructure sector, or involvement in the development of AI tools and agents. Preferably, candidates should have 2-3 years of relevant professional experience that demonstrates their capability to contribute effectively to the internship role. Strong analytical and research skills are essential, as well as a demonstrated interest in AI and digital innovation within public sector processes.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, as the intern will need to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms. While English is the primary language required for this position, knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset but is not explicitly required.

Additional Notes:
The internship is expected to last between 8 to 11 weeks, starting in June 202

• This position is based at the ADB Headquarters in Manila, Philippines. The intern will be involved in a project that aims to evaluate PPP projects using AI, and the expected outcomes include a comprehensive report on the evaluated projects. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a prestigious international organization while contributing to innovative solutions in public-private partnerships.