Inter-American Development Bank (IADB): Junior Professional Programme

Inter-American Development Bank (IADB)

A long-standing initiative of the Latin American countries, the Inter-American Development Bank was established in 1959 as a multilateral finance institution for the development of the region. Its loans and grants help finance sustainable economic and social development projects and support strategies to reduce poverty, expand growth, increase trade, investment and regional integration, and promote private sector development and modernization of the state.

To be eligible for the JPP, a candidate must be: -A citizen of a member country of the Bank; - Under the age of 33 as January 1st of the selection year. When a candidate is selected from within the Institution, the maximum prescribed age is 35; -Fluent in English and Spanish, and working knowledge of a third official language of the Bank is desired (French or Portuguese); -Have a Master's, "Licenciatura" or equivalent degree level from an accredited university by January 1st of the application year; -Have one or more years of professional experience in business related to the Bank; and, be exempt from any military obligation for the duration of the program.

Fluency in at least two of the Bank’s four official languages - English~ Spanish~ Portuguese and French - is required for most positions.

Transportation provided for short listed candidates to attend interviews.