Asian Development Bank offers an internship program for outstanding and motivated master or Ph.D. students from developing countries. The ADB usually opens the internship application twice a year so that the applicants can apply for the winter or summer cohort. Selected applicants will receive financial support during the work at ADB headquarter in Manila, Philippines, and other departments. consequently, the applicants will get a life-changing experience of working at an international organization.

Details of Asian Development Bank Internship

Duration: 8-11 week

• Start of application: July 15, 2021, Updated: August 1 
• 1^st Deadline to apply: September 30, 2021, Extended October 7
• 1^st round program start: January 2021
• 2^nd round application period: December 1, 2021 – January 31, 2022
• Program start 2^nd round: June 2022
• Location: Manila, Philippines, and other departments in different countries.

Available Number of Internship for 2021 summer: to be announced

Internship advantages:

Interns will get the following benefits from the internship:

• Opportunity to work in an international organization
• significantly, Working with experienced professionals from various countries
• in addition, A daily stipend of 69 USD for a maximum of 56 days.

Eligibility for ADB internship

To be eligible for this ADB Internship program, the applicants should meet the following requirements:

1. be currently a student ( enrolled) in a master / Ph.D. program and after the internship in one of the Asian Development Bank member countries.
2. have Engagement in a field of study related to ADB’s work
3. Have the citizenship of a country of ADB members
4. Proficiency in the English language.
5. Related professional work experience

How to apply?

After reading the eligibility of the ADB Internships program, Applicants can apply online through the employment system of ADB (ACES). First, create your account, then fill the application form, and upload the required documents. Please note to submit your application before the deadline because ADB will not consider late applications.

Required documents:

Prepare the following documents:

• CV
• Master or Ph.D. Enrollment Proof
• Essays (word /pdf. Max 1500 words each question).  you should write an essay about:
  • initially, write one example of your experience demonstrating your interest in Working at the Asian Development Bank.
  • secondly, Indicate/highlight your qualification and eligibility, and how this internship will helping you accomplish your goal and how you will do your assignment.

Available Internship positions

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• Infrastructure Finance Division 1 at Asian Development Bank Headquarters. Details HERE.
• Advisory Division 2, OPPP at Asian Development Bank Headquarters. Details HERE.
• Private Sector Investment Funds & Special Initiatives at Asian Development Bank Headquarters. Details HERE.
• Infrastructure Finance Division 2 at Thailand Resident Mission. Details HERE.
• Statistics and Data Innovation Unit at Asian Development Bank Headquarters. Details HERE.
• Office of the Director-General, CSD at Asian Development Bank Headquarters. Details HERE.
• Office of the Compliance Review Panel at Asian Development Bank Headquarters. Details HERE.
• Prevention and Compliance Division (IDD) at Asian Development Bank Headquarters. Details HERE.
• European Representative Office at European Representative Office. Details HERE.
• Risk Policy and Architecture Division at Asian Development Bank Headquarters. Details HERE.
• Office of Professional Conduct at Asian Development Bank Headquarters. Details HERE.

Apply Online

Finally, the Asian Development Bank will Only contact Shortlisted Applicants.

For more information, please visit the Asian Development Bank website.

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