IDB Group Internship Program

Badge awarded to

Jacqueline Aguirre De La O

Issued on 11 Mar 2026 by

AcademiaBID / IDBAcademy

The Inter-American Development Bank Group issues this badge through BIDAcademy and certifies that the recipient has successfully completed the IDB Group Internship Program. This program offers participants a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in international development by working alongside experts on real projects across Latin America and the Caribbean. Through this immersive experience, recipients developed essential professional skills, including project management, cross-cultural collaboration, analytical thinking, and effective communication, while contributing to the Bank’s mission of improving lives and advancing sustainable development in the region.

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Achievement Type	Fieldwork
Field of Study	International development

Issuer

AcademiaBID / IDBAcademy

BID-INDES@iadb.org

Our people are committed and passionate about improving lives in Latin America and the Caribbean, and they get to do what they love in a diverse, collaborative and stimulating work environment. At the IDB, we’re committed to improving lives. Since 1959, we’ve been a leading source of long-term financing for economic, social, and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. We do more than lending though. We partner with our 48-member countries to provide Latin America and the Caribbean with cutting-edge research about relevant development issues, policy advice to inform their decisions, and technical assistance to improve on the planning and execution of projects. For this, we need people who not only have the right skills but also are passionate about improving lives.

Criteria

Program goals

Understand the IDB Group’s mission, structure, and strategic priorities in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Apply analytical and project management skills in a professional, multicultural environment.
Strengthen communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities within an international development context

Learning experience and activities

On the job training through assigned projects in various IDB Group departments (corporate support and operations).
Exposure to cross-functional teams and international development operations.
Participation in professional development sessions, workshops, and networking events.
Regular feedback and guidance from IDB Group professionals to support learning and performance.

Content/Topics

IDB Group mission, structure, operations, and governance.
Development challenges and opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Project design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
Stakeholder engagement and cross-cultural teamwork.
Professional skills development and career pathways in international organizations.

Assessment description

This badge has been issued after the successful completion of the IDB Group Internship Program. Recipients demonstrated competency through active participation in assigned projects, delivery of work products aligned with departmental objectives, and engagement in professional development activities. Progress and contributions were continuously evaluated based on supervisor feedback, teamwork, quality of deliverables, and the ability to apply knowledge in practical, international development contexts. During the full-time, two-month internship, interns gained the experience and skills needed to meet the program’s objectives and contributed to meaningful outcomes within their teams and projects.

Estimated effort

Estimated effort: It took approximately 320 hours to complete this internship program over the course of 2 months.

Further Information

The IDB Group Internship Program serves as a pathway for careers in international development, multilateral institutions, and public policy by providing meaningful, hands-on professional experience.

Badge type

Performance badge