Paid Internship Opportunity for Graduate Students at the World Bank in the US 2019

The World Bank offers highly motivated individuals an opportunity to join the team by applying to the World Bank Internship Program to work on international development. Most positions are in Washington, DC while few others are in World Bank Country Offices. Usually, internship opportunities are for a minimum of four weeks.

Eligibility:

1. Applicants must have an undergraduate degree and be enrolled in a full-time graduate study program (pursuing a Master's or Ph.D.’s degrees with plans to return to school full-time), and there is no age limit
2. 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
3. Diversity is valued in their workplace, and encourage all qualified individuals, particularly women, with diverse professional and academic backgrounds to apply
4. The internship typically seeks applicants in the following 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)
5. J1 visa holders need to obtain a G4 visa abroad prior to starting employment or unpaid internship at the Bank Group

Benefits:

The Bank pays an hourly salary to all interns and, where applicable, provides an allowance toward travel expenses. Interns are responsible for their own living accommodations. The internship allows individuals to bring new perspectives, innovative ideas and latest research experience into the Bank’s work and improve their skills while working in a diverse environment.