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.
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 ofADB's members; possess an excellent command of English; and have professional experience relevant to the assignment.
1st batch: 15 July to 15 September 2019
2nd batch: 1 December 2019 to 31January2020
Selection Process
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.
Current Opportunities
| Title / Reference Number | Department | More Information |
| Intern - Portfolio Management Division, PSOD - 2020-22 / 190710 | Private Sector Operations Department | https://www.adb.org/careers/190710 |
| Intern - Private Sector Investment Funds & Special Initiatives Division - 2020-23 / 190711 | Private Sector Operations Department | https://www.adb.org/careers/190711 |
| Intern - Office of the Auditor General - 2020-26 / 190714 | Office of the Auditor General | https://www.adb.org/careers/190714 |
| Intern - Sector and Project Division - 2020-20 / 190708 | Independent Evaluation Department | https://www.adb.org/careers/190708 |
| Intern - Human and Social Development Division, SARD - 2020-25 / 190713 | South Asia Department | https://www.adb.org/careers/190713 |
| Intern - Office of the Chief Economist and Director General, ERCD - 2020-19 / 190707 | Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department | https://www.adb.org/careers/190707 |
| Intern - Social Sectors and Public Sector Management Division, PARD - 2020-21 / 190709 | Pacific Department | https://www.adb.org/careers/190709 |
| Intern - Economic Analysis and Operational Support Division - 2020-18 / 190706 | Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department | https://www.adb.org/careers/190706 |
| Intern - Partner Funds Division - 2020-24 / 190712 | Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department | https://www.adb.org/careers/190712 |
| Intern - Regional Cooperation and Integration Division - 2020-17 / 190705 | Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department | https://www.adb.org/careers/190705 |
| Intern - Results Management and Aid Effectiveness Division - 2020-27 / 190715 | Strategy, Policy and Partnerships Department | https://www.adb.org/careers/190715 |
| Intern - Safeguards Division - 2020-28 / 190731 | Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department | https://www.adb.org/careers/190731 |
Contact
More Information
https://www.adb.org/site/careers/internship-program