Intern IED-IETC 2601-01

Internship at the Independent Evaluation Department (IED) / Thematic and Country Division (IETC)

• Internship Topic
  
  

Country Assistance Program Evaluation

• Summary of Job Description
  
  

Evaluation at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) promotes accountability and learning to enhance development effectiveness and impact. The Independent Evaluation Department (IED) conducts evaluations at the corporate, thematic, country, sector, and project levels to assess ADBs support to member countries through its strategies, policies, programs, and projects.

IEDs evaluation products offer ADBs Board of Directors and Management an independent assessment of ADBs strategies and operations. They also inform the design of future strategies by providing lessons and recommendations for ADBs continued engagement with developing member countries (DMCs).

The intern will

• Support the formulation of the evaluation approach paper (EAP).
• Compile and review documents and data to identify key development challenges for the selected country.
• Summarize ADBs country partnership strategies and the strategies of major development partners in the selected country.
• Conduct portfolio analysis to assess performance and trends.
• Summarize learning from relevant IED evaluations.
• Participate in meetings with ADB internal teams and external stakeholders involved in the evaluation.
• Perform additional tasks as needed to achieve the expected outcomes, as agreed upon with the supervisor.
• Period of Assignment
  
  

Duration: 11 weeks

Timing: June 2026 onwards

• Location
  
  

ADB Headquarters, Manila, Philippines

• Expected Outcomes
  
  

The primary outcome of the internship will be a presentation that:

• Highlights the key development challenges for the selected country.
• Summarizes ADBs strategy for engaging with the country.
• Summarizes ADBs portfolio within the evaluations time frame.
• Education Requirements
  
  

Currently enrolled in a masters degree or PhD program in social sciences or economics at a school in an ADB member country, with academic knowledge of and/or a keen interest in international development cooperation.

• Relevant Experience and Other Requirements
• Strong analytical skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods; experience in using AI for data analytics, document compilation, and reviews will be a strong asset.
• Preferably with 2-3 years of relevant professional experience
• Ability to work independently towards agreed goals;
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English; and
• Ability to adapt to new work and living environments quickly.
  
  
  

Primary Location: Asian Development Bank Headquarters-Philippines-Manila

Department: Independent Evaluation Department

Division: Thematic and Country Division, IED

Staff Category: Internship

Position Level: Intern

Job Posting: 17-Feb-2026, 7:14:20 AM

16-Mar-2026, 8:59:00 PM

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