The Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB) is offering an internship in its Independent Evaluation Department (DIE), part of the President's Division, in Thessaloniki, Greece. Students and graduates in economics or a related field will support evaluation activities, research on International Financial Institutions (IFIs) and international event coordination for 1 to 9 months, with tentative starting dates in early 2026. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the full posting and broke it down below.
Internship at a Glance
🆔 Ref. No: 2602
🏛️ Division/Department: President's Division/DIE
📍 Internship Location: Thessaloniki, Greece
🗓️ Tentative starting date(s): early 2026
⏱️ Duration: between 1 and 9 months
Duration and Start Dates
The internship duration varies between 1 and 9 months, depending on departmental needs and the available internship budget. The tentative starting date(s) are in early 2026.
What the Independent Evaluation Internship Offers
This internship offers exposure to three areas of work:
📊 Evaluation activities
🏦 Research related to International Financial Institutions (IFIs)
🎤 International event coordination
The intern will support experienced staff and contribute to a variety of tasks that strengthen ongoing projects and studies.
Organizing International Events
The role includes supporting the organization of international events, including:
🚚 Logistics coordination
🗓️ Scheduling
📝 Participant registration
🙋 Providing assistance before and during events
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Supporting Evaluation Reports and Studies
🗃️ Assisting with data collection and structuring for evaluation reports and studies.
📞 Helping to coordinate selected evaluation activities, including arranging interviews and related communication.
📚 Reviewing and summarizing literature and data on International Financial Institutions to support evaluation activities.
Who Should Apply: Education and Academic Focus
Applicants should be students or hold a degree in economics and/or a related field, preferably with focus and academic experience in:
🌱 Development economics
🏗️ Project finance
🧮 Cost benefit and/or other quantitative analysis
Skills BSTDB Is Looking For
🇬🇧 An excellent command of the English language.
💻 Good MS Office/Cloud Programs skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
✍️ Excellent presentation/writing skills.
🔬 Preferably some background in international development or research.
🌐 Interest in developing global experience and cultural sensitivity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the BSTDB Independent Evaluation intern do?
The intern supports the organization of international events, helps with data collection and structuring for evaluation reports and studies, coordinates selected evaluation activities such as interviews, and reviews literature and data on International Financial Institutions.
Which department hosts this internship?
The Independent Evaluation Department (DIE), which sits in the President's Division of the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank in Thessaloniki, Greece.
How long does the internship last?
Between 1 and 9 months, depending on departmental needs and the available internship budget. Tentative starting dates are in early 2026.
What should I study to apply?
You should be a student or hold a degree in economics and/or a related field. A focus on development economics, project finance, or cost benefit and other quantitative analysis is preferred.
Do I need research experience?
It is not strictly required, but some background in international development or research is preferred.
Which software skills are needed?
Good MS Office/Cloud Programs skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Is there a closing date?
No fixed deadline is given, so applying as soon as possible is recommended.
Deadline
⏳ As soon as possible!
Links
🔗 Internship posting: https://www.bstdb.org/current-internship/intern-independent-evaluation-department-die
📧 Application email: internships@bstdb.org
