The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB/the Bank) is seeking to recruit an Intern, Secretariat. The successful candidate will be based at CDBโs headquarters in St. Michael, Barbados.
THE OFFICE
The Secretariat provides the full range of secretarial services to the Bank, to ensure that CDB carries out its governance requirements in compliance with its Charter and Bylaws. The Office is accountable for the planning execution and management of all meetings of the Board of Governors and Board of Directors, in addition to overseeing the meetings of the Committees of the Boards (the Boards) to ensure the activities of the constituent entities are conducted in accordance with existing policies, rules and procedures.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
It is expected that the Intern will enhance and streamline the Officeโs data management and Board management systems and processes to promote greater efficiency in the exchange of information between the Office and its primary stakeholders, the Boards and staff. The Intern will benefit from mentoring and gain valuable CDB work experience.
Responsibilities of the Intern will include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:
โข Supporting communication activities between the Secretariat and its stakeholders i.e., members of the Boards, Board sub-committees and CDB staff;
โข Working proactively with the other members of the Secretariat to identify opportunities for sharing knowledge and disseminating information about matters of concern to the Boards and staff;
โข Assisting with content updates for the Board portal;
โข Assisting with updating and managing the Secretariat electronic document management and archival system;
โข Developing innovative ways to increase the visibility and highlight the work of the Secretariat among relevant audiences;
โข Contributing to the preparation and dissemination of necessary documents, including Board Papers and Board minutes; and
โข Assisting with such other work-related duties as requested by the Manager, Secretariat.
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
The Intern will report to the Manager, Secretariat.
EDUCATION AND COMPETENCIES
The Intern must be:
โข Currently pursuing a Bachelorโs programme in an accredited tertiary level educational institution or graduated in the last 12 months.
โข Able to adapt to a multicultural environment, have effective communication skills and be able to work effectively in a team.
โข Able to work full-time. The internship is a full-time work programme and while employed with the Bank, interns are expected to observe all applicable rules, regulations, instructions, and procedures of the Bank.
The Intern should demonstrate strong proficiency in the following competencies:
โข Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as on a team.
โข Proven writing and editing skills in English, with an ability to convey complex ideas in a clear and simple manner.
โข Sound knowledge of computer software including MS Word, MS Teams, PowerPoint.
โข Ability to work in a multicultural environment and a strong team-working capacity.
LOCATION, DURATION AND TIMING
This assignment will be carried out at CDBโs Headquarters in Barbados over a 3-month period, commencing in July 2025 and ending in September 2025.
You must be a national of one of CDB's member countries.
The deadline for submission of applications is April 22, 2025 at 11:59 pm AST.