IsDB Internship Program
The Internship Program at the IsDB aims to provide undergraduate and graduate students, along with recent graduates, with real-world experience while exploring IsDB's operational areas. It allows them to work in a specific Business Unit to gain practical experience related to their academic studies. Beyond merely offering exposure, IsDB aims to identify promising individuals who align with our values and culture and demonstrate the potential to contribute significantly to its organization's mission. By engaging with IsDB's dynamic environment, interns not only enhance their academic learning but also develop crucial skills and insights that will prepare them for future career endeavors.
Objectives
The IsDB Internship Program is intended to achieve the following objectives:
- Provide students with a dynamic learning environment, fostering practical work experience that complements their formal education and fulfills graduation requirements.
- Cultivate and leverage the skills and knowledge of interns to enhance IsDB's capabilities, fostering a collaborative environment that enriches both interns and the organization.
- Fulfill IsDB's commitment to social responsibility by actively engaging interns in projects that contribute to the well-being and development of the communities served by IsDB.
- Elevate the awareness and perception of the IsDB Brand within its member countries by providing interns with impactful and meaningful experiences that align with IsDB's mission and values.
- Establish a talent pipeline by providing interns with valuable experiences and create a pool of skilled individuals for potential future recruitment within IsDB.
Location and Duration
- The IsDB Internship is available at its HQ in Jeddah and 10 Regional Hubs and Center of Excellence
- The duration of the Internship Program is a minimum of three months and a maximum of six months.
General Requirements:
Applicants for the Internship Program must meet the following requirements:
- Be enrolled as Undergraduate or Graduate students pursuing a university degree or have graduated within a maximum of one year from the date of application.
- Be currently enrolled in, or a graduate of, top universities in the world and member countries
- Current students must provide an official request or recommendation from their universities requesting the internship.
- Have not previously undertaken an internship at IsDB, with a cumulative duration exceeding the maximum allowed period of 6 months.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent.
- Are legally authorized to stay in the country of the Hosting Business Unit.
- Candidates must not exceed 30 years of age by the application deadline.
Selection Criteria:
The following selection criteria shall be assessed in the interview for acceptance into the internship program:
- Relevant coursework or academic background related to the internship position and Bank operations.
- Good knowledge of the subject.
- Demonstrated interest in the field or industry of the internship.
- Willingness to learn, take on responsibilities, and contribute to IsDB as part of a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Availability to commit to the internship program for the specified duration.
- Proficiency in the English language
- Agreement to adhere to the Bank’s policies and code of conduct.
