Fund Internship Program (FIP) - Enterprise Search Intern - Information Technology Department

International Monetary Fund • Washington, DC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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! ITD internships are full-time paid HQ-based opportunities for graduate students to learn and contribute for a period of 3 months from June to August 2026. 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. The ITD Content Division is seeking a highly motivated and skilled intern to join our team in-person at the IMF Washington DC HQ offices for a 3-month internship focused on enterprise search technologies with generative AI capabilities. The intern will conduct research, develop proof of concept, prototype, and compare GenAI-driven search solutions to recommend the most effective path for enterprise search strategy. The successful candidate will be participating in and contributing as a member of the Search project team that provides production sustain services conducting on-going search performance tuning and optimization while incorporating user feedback for enhancements. One of the research projects is to explore options and opportunities for improving the search functionality of the IMF.ORG web site. It is a critical digital communication vehicle of the Fund attracting over 25 million unique visitors per year and a gateway to the Fund’s research, analysis, policy advice, and data in multiple languages. Improved search is essential for transforming a public-facing website into an efficient and user-centric platform. Advanced search tools also offer valuable analytics to benefit content owners and stewards in identifying knowledge gaps, optimizing content based on user intent, and building public trust through transparent and easy access to information.

Requirements

• Strong background in computer science, AI, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform services
• Strong knowledge of Search technology; and prior experience working with commercial Search products are preferred.
• Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Technology Research: Conduct in-depth analysis of GenAI capabilities in enterprise search platforms, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and relevance intelligence.
• Prototyping & PoC Development: Develop functional proofs-of-concept using platform services, APIs, and SDKs from a number of leading technologies.
• Comparative Analysis: Evaluate options by documenting the advantages and disadvantages of each platform, focusing on quality of GenAI search results, performance, scalability, security, and ease of integration.
• Lessons Learned Documentation: Maintain an ongoing documentation of key learnings, challenges, successes, and findings throughout the internship, regularly updating and reviewing the living document to capture project insights.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees