Intern (Undergraduate Student)

Job Posting Organization:
The IDB Group, established in 1959, is a prominent organization dedicated to improving lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. It comprises the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and IDB Lab, focusing on providing flexible financing solutions to its member countries. The organization aims to finance economic and social development through lending and grants to both public and private entities. With a commitment to reducing poverty and inequality, the IDB Group plays a crucial role in enhancing health, education, and infrastructure across the region. The IDB Group operates in numerous countries throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, employing a diverse workforce that is passionate about making a positive impact. The organization values integrity, transparency, and accountability, striving for measurable results in all its initiatives.

Job Overview:
The IDB Country Office in the Bahamas is seeking an active undergraduate student to join as an intern under the Consultant modality for the year 202

• This internship is a paid opportunity designed for university students from member countries, providing them with a chance to learn about development work and corporate management within the Bank. Interns will gain valuable work experience through on-the-job learning, contributing to the office's resource planning, administration, and coordination functions. The internship will involve supporting various administrative tasks, including meeting and event planning, vendor management, and internal communications, all aimed at facilitating the smooth operation of the Country Office and its initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The intern will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including:

• Meeting and event coordination: Assisting with logistics, venue arrangements, catering coordination, participant follow-up, and related administrative tasks for internal meetings, workshops, and office events.
• Vendor and office support: Communicating with vendors, following up on outstanding requirements, assisting with service requests, and supporting the office’s general administrative needs.
• Internal communications and coordination: Preparing and circulating monthly calendars, office-wide notices, meeting materials, and follow-up communications to enhance coordination across the Country Office.
• Records and documentation management: Organizing digital and physical records, maintaining administrative files, and supporting the tracking of invoices, correspondence, and office requests.
• Administrative and logistical support: Providing assistance for special assignments, staff engagement initiatives, visitor support, and other operational activities as required to ensure the effective functioning of the Country Office.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must meet the following qualifications:

• Citizenship: Must be a citizen or legal resident of the Bahamas.
• Active student: Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program as of the starting date of the internship program, with a graduation date after the internship period.
• Consanguinity: Must 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: Must be a first-time participant in an Internship Program held by the Bank or Inter-American Investment Corporation. Candidates should not have been former staff members, Complementary Workforce contractors, or provided services to the Bank or Corporation through any other contractual modality.

Educational Background:
The ideal candidate should be an active undergraduate student pursuing a degree in finance, accounting, business administration, marketing, or a related field at an accredited university. It is essential that the graduation date is not prior to the last day of the internship, ensuring that the student is still actively engaged in their academic program during the internship period.

Experience:
The position requires candidates to be active undergraduate students, meaning they should have completed at least their second year of studies by the time of applying. This ensures that the intern has a foundational understanding of their field of study and is prepared to engage in professional-level work within the organization.

Languages:
Proficiency in English is mandatory for this position, as it is the primary language of communication within the IDB. Additionally, a working knowledge of Spanish is preferred, as it is one of the Bank’s additional official languages, which may enhance the intern's ability to communicate and collaborate effectively within the diverse environment of the IDB Group.

Additional Notes:
The internship is structured as a Consultant position with a contract duration of 5.5 months, starting from July 16, 2026, and concluding on December 31, 202

• Interns are expected to work 40 hours per week during this period. Applicants must submit their resume, cover letter, academic transcripts (official or unofficial), and a university letter certifying their student status. It is important to note that applications lacking the requested documentation will be disqualified. Furthermore, if an unofficial academic transcript is submitted, an official transcript will be required if the candidate progresses in the application process. All documents should be saved in PDF format with the applicant's name and subject.