Fund Internship Program – Information Technology

Work for the IMF. Work for the World.

Would you like to acquire cutting-edge work experience in IT of a prestigious, international financial institution?

Are you currently enrolled in a master’s degree in information technology or a related field?

The IT Department (ITD) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is offering multiple internship opportunities that may be the right fit for you! 

Information Technology Department (ITD)- Driving Transformative Solutions

About ITD: The Information Technology Department (ITD) provides high quality, value for money Information Technology services and leadership in the application of technology towards the mission of the Fund. Our priorities are to ensure that critical IT systems, operations, and infrastructure perform at target levels; strengthen security of IT systems and information assets; maintain close alignment of IT initiatives with business priorities; deliver services at a high value-for-money while also maintaining high satisfaction with service delivery; and ensure that capital projects deliver intended business outcomes.

ITD delivers world-class IT solutions and services, leads day-to-day technology operations, and provides ongoing support to ensure the satisfaction of our business partners across the Fund. We build and run IT solutions, platforms, and infrastructure in an agile and secure manner and are closely aligned to industry best practices. As we scale up our work in service to Fund staff and our membership, we are seeking experienced professionals to join our team with the skills and expertise needed to meet current and emerging needs.

Description

IT internship is designed to complement development-oriented studies with practical experience in areas such as, application development, digital advisory, Cybersecurity, Information Governance and Preservation (IGP), Data, and Economics etc.

Internships will be in-person located at the IMF headquarters in Washington DC. Interns work under the supervision of an experienced ITD staff member. Projects and assignments vary and are dependent on ITD’s work program.

Some examples of internship projects:

- Process documentation of current and future state of predefined data engineering solutions, a variety of coding and testing activities and data visualization. It is expected that the candidate will be develop hands on experience in specific emerging technologies being leveraged by the data engineering team.

- Opportunities to rotate through a few cybersecurity roles, gaining exposure to multiple aspects of the field. Examples of such roles include but are not limited to: 

Risk Management: Contribute to technical cyber risk assessments of multi-tier architected solutions in the cloud and on-premise. 

Security Assurance: Continuous evaluation of the conformance and effectiveness of cyber security technical controls, practices, and policies to protect information assets against evolving cyber threats. 

Security Awareness: Contribute to the planning, development and delivery of security culture, training, and awareness program for IMF personnel. 

Vulnerability Management & Penetration Testing: Work with the team to identify vulnerabilities in systems, conduct penetration testing, and assist in vulnerability remediation efforts. 

Cybersecurity Metrics: systematic approach for measuring the effectiveness of a cybersecurity program. It involves defining key performance indicators (KPIs) and key risk indicators (KRIs) to monitor security posture, identify trends, and support data-driven decision-making for continuous improvement. 

Security Architecture: Work alongside security architects to design and guide implementation of secure network infrastructures, systems, and applications. 

Security Operations & Monitoring: Participate in the operation and monitoring of security tools (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS), helping to identify and mitigate potential security threats in real-time. 

Threat Intelligence & Research: Support the team in gathering and analyzing threat intelligence to improve threat detection and response capabilities. 

Security Incident Response: Assist in monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security incidents, leveraging the latest tools and methodologies to ensure a prompt and effective response.

- Support the implementation of records management policies and procedures and contribute to the development of guidelines, and training materials related to records and archives management etc...

- Focus on generative AI technologies in GovTech and public digital finance. The intern will develop prototype, conduct research, build knowledge, and contribute to the development of a playbook designed to aid member countries in deepening their understanding and capacity to deploy open-source Large Language Models (LLMs) effectively.

Qualifications

To compete for an IT internship, at a minimum you must:

• Be enrolled in a Master’s degree program in a relevant field, such as information technology (computer science, information systems management), data science, or business administration.

• Be in student status at the time of the internship. Only those students who will return to school upon completion of their internship assignments would be considered.

• Be in good academic standing.

• Have an excellent command of English (both written and oral).

• Show an interest in, and aptitude for working in a multicultural environment.

Duration of internship

• Internship assignments are up to 3 months.

Compensation and Benefits

• competitive salary.

• round-trip economy class air travel to Washington, D.C. from their duty station (university).

• short-term visa may be provided for non-US and non-resident eligible candidates. 

• short-term limited medical insurance coverage per the eligibility guidelines

To be considered, your application must be submitted via Workday and include: 

• Fully completed application form.

• Responses to all questions.

• A personal CV/Resume, as an attachment.

• A recent transcript for the university program in which you are currently registered (showing your current status and recent grades).

Selection Process:

After submitting your application, you will receive a system-generated acknowledgement. Only candidates who are identified for further consideration will be contacted for next steps. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Interns are selected on a competitive basis. Candidates are short-listed based on their qualifications, their field of specialization, their academic performance record, and their interest.

The selection decision, based on how well the candidate's studies align with the department's work, is made by the hiring managers. IMF Internship does not guarantee further employment with the IMF upon completion of the internship or graduation.

Department:

ITDAI Information Technology Department Immediate Office

Hiring For:

A09

The IMF is committed to hiring diverse staff, including age, creed, culture, disability, educational background, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, nationality, race, religion and beliefs, and sexual orientation. We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process. Information on how to request accommodations will be provided during the application process.