IDB. Applied Economic Research in Agriculture Internship

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. 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 Conduct literature reviews on topics related to public interventions in the agricultural sector, relevant econometric methodologies, and related areas of interest. Identify databases for empirical analysis and perform database cleaning, construction, and analysis. Perform quantitative analyses that contribute to the Division’s knowledge agenda, applying rigorous econometric methodologies. Prepare and deliver internal and external presentations with IDB clients on the content of ongoing analytical work. Write reports in the format of Technical Notes and Academic Papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals, which include and formally describe the analyses mentioned above. What You'll Need Education: An active graduate student in Economics 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: experience in empirical data analysis, specifically experimental and quasi-experimental methods; solid training in Econometrics and Applied Micro-Econometrics; advanced management of STATA software; management of databases associated with questionnaires with a minimum of 300 questions. 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. 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 people consistently strive for excellence, and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions. In our efforts to drive innovation, we intentionally include all voices, cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. About The IDB Group The IDB Group, composed of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IDB Lab offers flexible financing solutions to its member countries to finance economic and social development through lending and grants to public and private entities in Latin America and the Caribbean. About IDB We work to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Through financial and technical support for countries working to reduce poverty and inequality, we help improve health and education and advance infrastructure. Our aim is to achieve development in a sustainable, climate-friendly way. With a history dating back to 1959, today we are the leading source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean. We provide loans, grants, and technical assistance; and we conduct extensive research. We maintain a strong commitment to achieving measurable results and the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability. 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