IDB1911 - IDB Internship/COOP

Department

IDB has a variety of opportunities that will provide you with a unique experience and challenge working in the development banking. An internship with IDB is an excellent way to gain practical work experience, learn about your prospective career, and network with professionals from all over the world. Most importantly the IDB internship gives you the opportunity to help others achieve acceptable standards of living and social conditions.

The purpose of the IDB Internship is to provide students from colleges, universities and similar academic institutions with the opportunity to engage in an active learning environment and obtain practical experience to complement their academic learning.

Are you an undergraduate or graduate college/university student looking to pursue a career in:

• Accounting
• Agriculture
• Economics 
• Engineering
• Environmental management
• Finance 
• International relations
• Law 
• Public health,
• Public policy
• Renewable energy,
• Social sciences and Humanities
• Other related fields

Eligibility

For Internship, the applicant should:

• Be a full-time Bachelors or Masters student from an accredited university/college.
• A Minimum grade average:
  • B+ according to the American academic system or 3 out of 4 grades.
  • Good according to the Arabic education system.
  • Lower Second Class Honours according to the British system.
  • Assez Bien according to the French system.
• Have an official request from the university/college specifying the need for internship and endorsed by the university registrar/ graduate council.
• Have good command of the English language (written and verbal).
• Have no previous internship at IDB and its affiliates.

For Co-Op, the applicant should:

•  Be a full-time a Bachelors or Masters student from an accredited university/college.
  • A Minimum grade average:
    • B+ according to the American academic system or 3 out of 4 grades.
    • Good according to the Arabic education system.
    • Lower Second Class Honours according to the British system.
    • Assez Bien according to the French system.
• Have an official request from the University specifying the need for the Co-Op.
• Have good command of the English language (written and verbal).
• Be able to conduct a 10-15 minute presentation about their experience at IDB and what they have learned. 
• Have no previous Co-Op experience at IDB and its affiliates.

The Program accepts both local and international applicants.

• Local Applicants: They are the applicants who hold national id or residence permit of the host country.
• International Applicants: They are the applicants who are pursuing their studies outside the host country and hold a residence permit or do not require a visa to the host country. Travel/Transportation, housing, medical and accommodation not provided.

Program Duration

Internship: A learning opportunity provided to full-time Bachelor students with a maximum of 3 (three) months.

Co-Op: A learning opportunity provided to full-time Bachelor and Master students who require specific exposure to a selected task, assignment or project with a maximum of 7 (seven) months.