The World Bank Internship Program (BIP) presents a remarkable opportunity for highly motivated individuals to immerse themselves in the Bank’s mission and work. Through the internship, participants can get to polish their skills in a multicultural setting and provide fresh viewpoints, creative ideas, and research experience to the Bank’s operations.
The internship is also a golden opportunity for successful candidates to include real-world work experience in Cv’s or resumes. Internships are offered by both development operations and other business divisions including Human Resources, Communications, Accounting, etc.
Benefits of World Bank Internship Program
- Financial Rewards: The World Bank values the contributions of its interns and compensates them with an hourly salary. But that’s not all; there’s more awaiting those who qualify.
- Travel Allowance: Imagine being supported in your travel endeavors! The World Bank provides a travel allowance, offering financial assistance of up to USD 3,000 for transport expenses.
- Practical Work Experience: Beyond financial incentives, the BIP is a platform to gain practical work experience. Interns contribute innovative ideas and research, enhancing their skills in a diverse environment.
Internship Availability
The World Bank Internships are available in both development operations and other business units including:
- Human Resources
- Communications
- Accounting, etc.
Availability during a given internship term is however based on business needs.
Requirements for World Bank Internship Program
To be eligible for an Internship, Applicants must meet the requirements below:
- Possess an undergraduate degree and be enrolled in a full-time graduate study program.
- Fluency in English is a must
- Knowledge of additional languages is desirable. These languages include: French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese, and Chinese
- Computing skills are an added advantage
- Applicants must demonstrate skills relevant to the field of operations or corporate support.
- Applications for the Bank Internship Program are normally made in one of the following fields: corporate support (Accounting, Communications, Human Resources Management, Information Technology, Treasury, and other corporate services); or operations (front line) in the following fields: economics, finance, human development (public health, education, nutrition, and population); social sciences (anthropology, sociology); agriculture, environment, engineering, urban planning, natural resources management, private sector development, and other related fields.
Selection Process
The profiles of eligible candidates are distributed to WB operations and business units that have indicated an interest in employing interns following the end of the application process.
The next BIP cohort begins work in early May following selections made following interviews by possible hiring units.
How to Apply
Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements should go to the World Bank at https://wbgbip.worldbank.org/ to apply
For more details, visit the official World Bank page at https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers/programs-and-internships/internship
Documents Required for Application
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Statement of Interest
- Proof of Enrollment in a graduate degree
Note: Files must not exceed 5 MB and should be in either the following formats: .doc, .docx, or .pdf
Application Deadline
January 31, 2024.
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