Applicant criteria
- Both
Opportunity criteria
- Internship
Opportunity description
The World Bank Internship is now accepting applications for its Summer Term (May 2021 – September 2021). The Bank Internship Program (BIP) 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.
Eligibility:-
To be eligible for an Internship, candidates must have an undergraduate degree and be enrolled in a full-time graduate study program (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 World Bank values diversity in its workplace and encourages all qualified individuals, particularly women, with diverse professional and academic backgrounds to apply.
Internship Fields:-
Economics.
Finance.
Human Development (public health, education, nutrition, 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).
Benefits:-
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.
Internship Location and Duration:-
Driven by business needs, most Intern positions are based in Washington, DC with a few others in the WB country offices.
Usually, internship opportunities are for a minimum of four weeks.
Summer Internship (May–September): The application period is December 1–January 31 each year.
Winter Internship (November–March): The application period is October 1-31 each year.
About the World Bank:-
The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans and grants to the governments of low and middle income countries for the purpose of pursuing capital projects. It comprises two institutions: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), and the International Development Association (IDA). With 189 member countries, staff from more than 170 countries, and offices in over 130 locations, the World Bank Group is a unique global partnership working for sustainable solutions that reduce poverty and build shared prosperity in developing countries.
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