Bank Internship Program

Job Description

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to support the work and mission of the World Bank Group? Are you currently enrolled in a full-time graduate or PhD program? If so, we hope you will apply to our Bank Internship Program.

As an intern, you will work at the forefront of development and share fresh ideas, new perspectives, and broad research experience. You will collaborate with project teams to advance our vision to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. Moreover, you will enrich your skills, build your professional network, and invest in your career development journey.

Who are we looking for?

We seek candidates with interests in operations and support functions. Internship opportunities depend on business needs and typically include those studying 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 corporate support (accounting, communications, human resources, information technology, and finance).

What are the eligibility criteria?

To be eligible for the Bank Internship Program, you must:

• Have an undergraduate degree
• Be enrolled in a full-time graduate study program
• Be fluent in English

Knowledge of additional languages, including French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese, and Chinese, is desirable. Strong computing and other technical skills will also strengthen your application.

We value diversity and encourage all qualified individuals with diverse professional and academic backgrounds to apply. We aim to attract the best talent in the world.

What is the application process?

Applications will be accepted online from January 15th 2025 through February 14th 2025. Links to current opportunities will be available starting January 15th 2025.

You will be asked to upload your Curriculum Vitae, Statement of Interest, and Proof of Enrollment in a graduate program. Once you submit your application, you will not be able to make changes or updates. You will receive an email confirmation with your application number.

About the Organization

The World Bank, a member of the World Bank Group, is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. Our mission is to fight poverty with passion and professionalism for lasting results and to help people help themselves and their environment by providing resources, sharing knowledge, building capacity and forging partnerships in the public and private sectors.

We are not a bank in the common sense; we are made up of two unique development institutions owned by 188 member countries: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA).

Each institution plays a different but collaborative role in advancing the vision of inclusive and sustainable globalization. The IBRD aims to reduce poverty in middle-income and creditworthy poorer countries, while IDA focuses on the world's poorest countries.

Their work is complemented by that of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) and the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).

Together, we provide low-interest loans, interest-free credits and grants to developing countries for a wide array of purposes that include investments in education, health, public administration, infrastructure, financial and private sector development, agriculture and environmental and natural resource management.