The Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB) is offering an internship in its Policy and Strategy Department (DPS), part of the President's Division, in Thessaloniki, Greece. You will help build and maintain macroeconomic and institutional databases and research the Black Sea Region and comparator economies. Students and holders of an undergraduate degree with fluent English and strong Excel skills can apply, the internship lasts 1 to 9 months, and there is no fixed closing date. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the full vacancy and laid out every detail below.
Key Facts About the DPS Internship
🆔 Ref. No: 2606
🏛️ Division/Department: President's Division/DPS
📍 Internship Location: Thessaloniki, Greece
🗓️ Tentative starting date: May 2026
⏱️ Duration: between 1 and 9 months, depending on departmental needs and the available internship budget
Inside the Policy and Strategy Department
In this role you will work closely with the Policy and Strategy (DPS) team and contribute to the Bank's analytical and research activities. You will support the development and maintenance of macroeconomic and institutional databases and assist in research on the Black Sea Region and comparator economies.
The position offers hands-on exposure to the daily operations of a multilateral development bank. It lets you deepen your understanding of regional economic trends, development finance and data-driven policy analysis. Through interaction with DPS staff and participation in relevant events, you will gain practical experience in a dynamic, international environment.
What You Will Work On
📈 Assist in developing and maintaining macroeconomic datasets for BSTDB Member Countries, helping make sure the structure supports both country-level and regional analysis.
🏦 Support the updating and expansion of a comprehensive database of selected multilateral development banks (2000–2025), contributing to the compilation of key financial and performance indicators for clear comparison and cumulative or partial data presentation.
🔬 Assist in conducting targeted research on topics such as GDP composition, trade structures and other areas relevant to the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) Region and comparator Central European and Baltic States.
🧭 Provide support for additional research initiatives based on departmental needs.
🤝 Engage with DPS staff in daily activities and participate in relevant events to gain exposure to the operations and processes of a development bank.
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Research Areas You Will Explore
🗺️ The Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) Region.
🇪🇺 Comparator Central European and Baltic States.
🧮 GDP composition.
🚢 Trade structures.
🏛️ Financial and performance indicators of multilateral development banks.
Who Can Apply?
🎓 Students, or holders of an undergraduate degree.
🌐 Applicants who show interest in the Black Sea Region and related economic or development topics.
Skills You Need
🇬🇧 Fluency in English.
✍️ Strong research and writing abilities.
📊 Strong MS Excel skills.
💻 Familiarity with standard computer programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Skills That Give You an Advantage
🗄️ Knowledge of database software is an asset.
⌨️ Programming experience is helpful but not required.
💶 A basic understanding of finance and economics is considered an advantage but is not essential.
Start Date and Length
The tentative starting date listed for this internship is May 2026. The duration is flexible and varies between 1 and 9 months, depending on departmental needs and the available internship budget.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the BSTDB Policy and Strategy internship based?
It is based at the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank in Thessaloniki, Greece, in the Policy and Strategy Department (DPS) of the President's Division.
Can graduates apply, or only students?
Both can apply. The vacancy is open to students and to people who hold an undergraduate degree.
Do I need a finance or economics background?
No. A basic understanding of finance and economics is considered an advantage but is not essential.
Is programming experience required?
No. Programming experience is helpful but not required, and knowledge of database software is an asset.
What kind of research will I support?
You will support research on the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) Region and comparator Central European and Baltic States, on topics such as GDP composition and trade structures.
How long is the internship?
The internship lasts between 1 and 9 months, depending on departmental needs and the available internship budget.
How do I apply?
Applications are sent by email to the BSTDB internships address shown in the Links section below. There is no fixed closing date, so it is best to apply as soon as possible.
Deadline
⏳ As soon as possible!
Links
🔗 Internship vacancy (Ref. 2606): https://www.bstdb.org/current-internship/intern-policy-and-strategy-department-dps
📧 Application email: internships@bstdb.org
