Intern (OAG-OAG)

Job Posting Organization:
The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) operates within the Asian Development Bank (ADB), which was established to promote social and economic development in Asia. ADB has been instrumental in providing loans, technical assistance, grants, and equity investments to its member countries. The organization focuses on reducing poverty and improving living conditions through sustainable development. ADB has a diverse workforce and operates in multiple countries across Asia and the Pacific, with a mission to foster economic growth and cooperation among its member nations.

Job Overview:
The intern position at the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) is centered around the development of artificial intelligence (AI) agents that will assist internal audit teams in their planning and fieldwork. The intern will be tasked with exploring various applications of AI by building and delivering proof-of-concept AI audit agents. These agents are expected to perform deep research functions, gather and summarize reports from ADB sites and other internet sources, and analyze these reports to create audit background and initial risk assessment sections for audit planning memorandums. This role is crucial in helping internal auditors expedite their engagement planning and annual risk assessment exercises, ultimately contributing to the development of a three-year work program. The intern will also work on creating an automation tool to run a Microsoft Autogen AI agent program, which will gather inputs from audit teams. The position offers a unique opportunity to engage with cutting-edge AI technologies and contribute to the modernization of audit processes within ADB.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The intern will be responsible for the following duties:

• Build and deliver proof-of-concept AI audit agents that assist in internal audit planning and fieldwork.
• Conduct deep research functions to gather and summarize various reports from ADB and other sources.
• Analyze reports to create audit background and initial risk assessment sections in a designated format.
• Assist internal auditors in speeding up engagement planning and annual risk assessment exercises.
• Develop an automation tool to create and run a Microsoft Autogen AI agent program by gathering inputs from audit teams.
• Collaborate with OAG staff to deepen their awareness and understanding of AI agents and relevant technologies.
• Evaluate the feasibility of pursuing official AI agent development based on current AI technology trends.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a master's degree program with a specialization in Computer Science, Data Science, Finance, or other relevant applied sciences. A preference will be given to those specializing in AI or machine learning. Additionally, candidates should possess knowledge of language models and advanced RAG tools and techniques such as GraphRAG, LangChain, and LangGraph. Experience in coding and testing to solve real-world problems is also required. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are mandatory.

Educational Background:
The educational requirement for this position is that candidates must be currently enrolled in a master's degree program. Specializations in fields such as Computer Science, Data Science, Finance, or other relevant applied sciences are essential, with a strong preference for candidates who have a focus on artificial intelligence or machine learning. This educational background will provide the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge to effectively contribute to the development of AI agents for internal audit processes.

Experience:
The ideal candidate should have 2-3 years of relevant professional experience. This experience should ideally include knowledge of language models and advanced RAG tools and techniques, as well as practical experience in coding and testing solutions to real-world problems. This level of experience is crucial for the intern to effectively engage with the tasks and responsibilities outlined in the job description.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, with excellent oral and written communication skills required for effective collaboration and reporting. While not explicitly stated, proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset, particularly if they are relevant to the ADB's member countries.

Additional Notes:
The internship is expected to last for a duration of 11 weeks, starting in June 202

• The position is based at the ADB Headquarters in Manila, Philippines. This is a full-time internship opportunity, and candidates should be prepared to commit to the duration of the assignment. The role offers a unique chance to gain hands-on experience in the field of artificial intelligence within a prominent international organization.