Intern (ITD-ITOP) 2601-013
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Job Location:
Manila - Philippines
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Information Technology Department
Digital for Development Operations Division (ITOP)
1. Internship Topic
AI Research for Climate and Disaster Risk Analytics
2. Summary of Job Description
This internship focuses on supporting AI-driven research to strengthen climate and disaster risk analytics in the Asia and Pacific region where timely and evidence-based decision support is increasingly critical. The intern will contribute to advancing ADBs digital platforms such as the Climate & Disaster Risk Explorer by applying AI machine learning and advanced data analytics to large-scale climate geospatial and disaster datasets. The role emphasizes methodological rigor data readiness and Responsible AI to enhance risk-informed planning and decision-making across developing member countries.
The intern will
- Conduct research on AI and machine learning methods relevant to climate and disaster risk analytics (e.g. pattern detection predictive modeling computer vision natural language processing and geospatial AI)
- Explore how AI techniques could enhance risk analytics and decision-support capabilities within platforms such as the ADB Climate & Disaster Risk Explorer including data integration risk characterization and scenario analysis
- Review and assess climate hazard exposure vulnerability and disaster impact datasets for suitability in AI-based research and modeling.
- Develop research notes technical summaries or proof-of-concept analyses documenting AI approaches assumptions limitations and potential applications
- Examine Responsible AI considerations in climate and disaster contexts including transparency bias uncertainty data governance and human oversight
Support internal knowledge sharing by contributing to presentations or briefings on AI research findings
3. Period of Assignment
Duration: 11 weeks
Timing: June 2026
4. Location
ADB Headquarters Manila Philippines
5. Expected Outcomes
- AI research brief or technical notes outlining promising AI methods for climate and disaster risk analytics and their potential application within ADB platforms
- Supporting documentation or exploratory analyses (e.g. methodological summaries data assessments or conceptual models)
6. Education Requirements
Currently enrolled in a masters degree or PhD program in data science artificial intelligence computer science statistics engineering climate science or a related quantitative discipline
7. Relevant Experience and Other Requirements
- Strong interest in applied AI research for climate change disaster risk management or development contexts
- Foundational knowledge of machine learning data analytics or statistical modeling
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly in written and presentation formats
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment.
- Preferably with 2-3 years relevant professional experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Ability to carry research tasks through published working papers
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Campaigns
- Abinitio
- AutoCAD 3D
- Hardware & Networking
- Customer Support
- Arabic
About Company
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. It assists its members and partners by providing loans, technical assistance, grants, and equ ... View more
