APPLY: 2024 World Bank Internship for postgraduates

The World Bank Internship Programme offers highly motivated individuals an opportunity to be exposed to the mission and work of the World Bank.

The internship allows individuals to bring new perspectives, innovative ideas and research experience into the Bank’s work, while improving skills in a diverse environment. In addition, it is a great way to enhance CVs with practical work experience. Internships are available in both development operations and other business units (such as Human Resources, Communications, Accounting, etc.) however, availability during a given internship term is based on business needs.

Required documents

– Curriculum Vitae (CV)

– Statement of Interest

– Proof of Enrollment in a graduate degree

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for an internship, candidates must have an undergraduate degree and be enrolled in a full-time graduate study programme (pursuing a master’s degree or PhD with plans to return to school full-time). There is no age limit.

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of languages such as: French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese, and Chinese is desirable. Other skills such as computing skills are advantageous.

The Bank Internship Programme typically seeks candidates for: 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; or Corporate support (Accounting, Communications, Human Resources Management, Information Technology, Treasury, and other corporate services).

Benefit

The World Bank pays an hourly salary to all interns and, where applicable, provides an allowance toward travel expenses up to USD 3,000 at the discretion of the manager. These travel expenses can only include transport expenses (airfare) to or from the duty station city. Interns are responsible for their own accommodations. Driven by business needs, most intern positions are based in Washington, DC with a few others in the World Bank country offices.

Application procedure and deadline 

Applications can be completed through the online portal. Application deadline is January 31, 2024.