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World Bank Winter Internship Program 2021 For Young Professionals

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Applications are open for the World Bank Winter Internship Program 2021. The World Bank Internship Program offers highly motivated individuals an opportunity to be exposed to the mission and work of the World Bank Group in international development.

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. An internship at the World Bank is an opportunity to learn while gaining practical experience. Interns generally find the experience to be rewarding and interesting. In addition, it is a way to enhance their CVs with practical work experience.

Most positions are in Washington, DC; few others are in World Bank Country offices. This is business driven and varies. Usually, internship opportunities are for a minimum of four weeks.

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.

World Bank Winter Internship Program 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 or Ph.D.’s degrees 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.

They value diversity in our workplace, and encourage all qualified individuals, particularly women, with diverse professional and academic backgrounds to apply. Their aim is to attract and recruit the best talent in the World.

The WB Internship Program typically seeks candidates for:

Operations (Front Line) 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).

J1 visa holders need to obtain a G4 visa abroad prior to starting employment or unpaid internship at the Bank Group.

How to Apply for World Bank Winter Internship Program

Application Form: Take time to prepare your application and enter your personal information accurately. You will be asked to upload the following documents:

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Statement of Interest

Proof of Enrollment in a graduate degree

Application Deadline: October 31, 2021

website

https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers/programs-and-internships/internship