IDB. Research Department and Behavioral Economics Internship (Washington D.C., US, 20577)
Ente: IDB - Inter-American Development Bank
Paese: INTL
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Job Description Apply now Start applying with LinkedIn Apply Now Please wait... IDB. Research Department and Behavioral Economics Internship City: Washington DC Company: IDB Posting End Date: 9/25/2026 11:59 PM EST We improve lives The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment. About this position The IDB Group is looking for an active graduate student to be hired as an intern under the Consultant modality. The 2027 Winter Internship Program is a competitive paid opportunity, based in Headquarters, for university students from member countries to learn about development work and corporate management of the Bank, and to acquire work experience at the professional level through on-the-job learning. What you’ll do Prepare clear, impactful briefs and reports that communicate key insights and recommendations from behavioral projects in health, heuristics training, financial inclusion and other development sector. Engage in knowledge-sharing sessions and workshops to foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning in behavioral economics, and its application to addressing global challenges. Support the full cycle of behavioral interventions from diagnosis and design to evaluation and report Develop practical skills in behavioral economics research and intervention design through hands-on involvement in multiple projects. Conduct literature reviews on behavioral economics interventions in development projects, summarizing key findings and identifying gaps for further research. What you'll need Education : An active graduate student in behavioral science, economics and/or psychology from an accredited University. The graduation date should be after the Internship period. Languages : Fluency in English with a working knowledge of one other Bank language (Spanish, French, or Portuguese) is a plus. Key Skills : Learn continuously, collaborate and share knowledge, focus on clients, communicate and influence, innovate and try new things. Soft Skills : Result-driven, collaborative, innovative, client-oriented, strong communicator, self-motivated, eager to learn, and excellent time management skills. Technical skills: Strong analytical skills, applying quantitative and qualitative empirical methods, and using statistical software such as STATA and R for data analysis. A solid understanding of behavioral insights is essential. Requirements Citizenship : Be a national of an IDB member country. Active student : Enrolled in a graduate (master’s or Ph.D.) program as of the starting date of the internship program. The graduation date should be after the Internship period. Consanguinity : 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 : Be a first-time participant in an Internship Program held by the Bank or Inter-American Investment Corporation (“Corporation” also known as “IDB Invest”). In addition, you have not been a former staff member, Complementary Workforce (“CW”), contractor for the Bank or the Corporation, or have previously provided services to the Bank or the Corporation through a contractor or under any other contractual modality. Notes: Submit your resume, academic transcripts (official or unofficial), and university letter certifying your student status when applying. If you submit an unofficial academic transcript at the time of applying, you will be requested to present an official one if moving forward. Academic transcripts and university letters should be issued within the last three months. For graduate students a minimum of 50% of coursework must be completed when applying. Applications without the requested documentation will be disqualified. Save each file in a PDF format with your name and subject. DO NOT send copies of your degree certificates or other courses. You must be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) from January 16th to March 15th, 2027 . These dates are fixed and cannot be modified. Interns must complete their assignments within this period. If you are an international student in the U.S.A ., your work authorization is through CPT or OPT. Consult your school advisor before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week , many international students are limited to working part-time, depending on their academic standing. Type of contract and duration Type of contract : Intern Consultant Length of contract : Two (2) months Dates of the contract: January 16th to March 15th, 2027 Location: Washington, D.C. – United States of America *Internship dates may be adjusted slightly to accommodate holidays. Our culture At the IDB Group, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our pe
Settori: Development / Finance / Economics
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