The Internship Program is a project-oriented learning opportunity for graduate students to gain experience through research assignments based on ADB’s current operational needs.
ADB advertises internship assignments twice a year and welcomes motivated, open-minded, and self-directed individuals to apply.
The internship program offers the opportunity to:
- work in a major international development organization;
- work collaboratively with experienced professionals from over 50 different countries;
- gain a deeper understanding of development finance and the impact of the work ADB does; and
- contribute to ADB’s business through research outputs.
Internship candidates must:
- be enrolled in a Master’s- or PhD-level program at a school in one of the ADB member nations, both prior to and after the internship assignment;
- be engaged in academic study in a field directly related to ADB’s work;
- be a national of one of ADB’s members;
- possess an excellent command of English; and
- have professional experience relevant to the assignment.
ADB does not accept applications from close relatives of ADB personnel.
The internship application process is online through the ADB Career and Employment System (ACES). School registration and nomination is no longer required.
Application period for the 2020 Internship Program:
- 1st batch: 1 August to 30 September 2020
- On board: January 2021 onwards
- 2nd batch: 1 December 2020 to 31 January 2021
- On board: June 2021 onwards
Selection Process
Eligible candidates apply through the ADB Career and Employment System (ACES).
- ADB announces the assignments on the website and candidates choose assignments of interest.
- Candidates apply through ACES, prepare for their CVs and answer the essay questions.
- All documents (CV and essay) are uploaded to ACES to complete application.
- Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
- To avoid errors in submission, applicants are advised not to wait until the last day of the application period in submitting their internship applications.
- ADB evaluates applications based on: eligibility requirements, relevance of academic study and work experience; and the level of interest and motivation to contribute to development work. ADB also considers institutional representation, gender, and nationality balance in the over-all intern selection process.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Current Opportunities
| Title / Reference Number | Department | Location | Posting Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intern – Urban Development and Water Division, SARD – 2112 / 200368 | South Asia Department | Asian Development Bank Headquarters | 7 Aug 2020 | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Intern – Water SG, SDSC – 2108 / 200363 | Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department | Asian Development Bank Headquarters | 7 Aug 2020 | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Intern – Public Management, Financial Sector, & Trade Division, SERD – 2114 / 200370 | Southeast Asia Department | Cambodia Resident Mission | 7 Aug 2020 | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Intern – Digital Innovation and Architecture Division – 2119 / 200375 | Information Technology Department | Asian Development Bank Headquarters | 7 Aug 2020 | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Intern – Office of the Chief Economist and Director General, ERCD – 2104 / 200358 | Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department | Asian Development Bank Headquarters | 7 Aug 2020 | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Intern – Sustainable Infrastructure Division, EARD – 2103 / 200357 | East Asia Department | Asian Development Bank Headquarters | 7 Aug 2020 | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Intern – Thailand Resident Mission – 2115 / 200371 | Southeast Asia Department | Thailand Resident Mission | 7 Aug 2020 | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Intern – Viet Nam Resident Mission – 2113 / 200369 | Southeast Asia Department | Viet Nam Resident Mission | 7 Aug 2020 | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Intern – Human and Social Development Division, SARD – 2111 / 200367 | South Asia Department | Asian Development Bank Headquarters | 7 Aug 2020 | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Intern – Education SG, SDSC – 2109 / 200364 | Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department | Asian Development Bank Headquarters | 7 Aug 2020 | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Intern – Unit for Nonsovereign Operations – 2117 / 200373 | Strategy, Policy and Partnerships Department | Asian Development Bank Headquarters | 7 Aug 2020 | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Intern – NGO and Civil Society Center – 2110 / 200365 | Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department | Asian Development Bank Headquarters | 7 Aug 2020 | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Intern – Public Management, Financial Sector, & Trade Division, CWRD – 2101 / 200355 | Central and West Asia Department | Asian Development Bank Headquarters | 7 Aug 2020 | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Intern – Urban and Social Sectors Division, EARD – 2102 / 200356 | East Asia Department | Asian Development Bank Headquarters | 7 Aug 2020 | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Intern – Infrastructure Finance Division 1 – 2107 / 200362 | Private Sector Operations Department | Asian Development Bank Headquarters | 7 Aug 2020 | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Intern – Thematic and Country Division – 2105 / 200359 | Independent Evaluation Department | Asian Development Bank Headquarters | 7 Aug 2020 | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Intern – Portfolio, Results, and Quality Control Unit, PARD – 2106 / 200361 | Pacific Department | Asian Development Bank Headquarters | 7 Aug 2020 | 7 Oct 2020 |
Contact
For questions related to internship, please email the ADB Internship Program.
For more information please open this link
https://www.adb.org/work-with-us/careers/internship-program
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