Monitoring, Evaluation and Effectiveness of Public Policies Intern

About Inter-American Development Bank

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is the largest source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean. Established in 1959, the IDB supports Latin American and Caribbean economic development, social development, and regional integration through loans, grants, technical assistance, and research. The Bank’s current focus areas include poverty reduction and social equity, environmental sustainability, and institution-building. Its headquarters are in Washington, D.C., and it collaborates with its member countries to promote inclusive growth and improve quality of life across the region.

The Inter-American Development Bank is offering a 2026 Summer Internship Program designed for graduate students with a keen interest in public policy and economics. This internship at the IDB’s headquarters aims to provide participants with professional-level work experience in development work and corporate management. Interns will engage in supporting operations in Latin America and the Caribbean, focusing on enhancing the effectiveness of public policies through innovative strategies and analytical methods.

• Provide support to operational teams across LAC countries in project preparation and review of reports.
• Analyze various databases, implementing data management and analysis techniques.
• Contribute to the design and monitoring of strategies using econometric methods for policy evaluation.
• Support the development of theories of change and evidence maps.
• Participate and provide input in meetings with stakeholders and local counterparts.
• Prepare knowledge proposals, reports, and presentations to support project effectiveness and knowledge agendas.

• Be a national of an IDB member country.
• Active enrollment in a graduate economics program.
• Fluency in English; working knowledge of Spanish, French, or Portuguese is a plus.
• Experience with data management, econometric methods, and analysis.
• Not have family members working at the IDB, up to the fourth degree of consanguinity.

• Two-month paid internship.
• Visa sponsorship available.
• Work within a diverse, inclusive, and rewarding environment.
• Opportunities to engage in meaningful development projects across the Latin American and Caribbean regions.

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