World Bank Internship Program 2020/21

OPPORTUNITY DETAILS

Total reward

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Association

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Deadline

31 Oct 2020

Study level

Undergraduate

Opportunity type

Internships

Opportunity funding

Full funding

Eligible Countries

This opportunity is destined for all countries

Eligible Region

All Regions

Applications call for World Bank Internship Program 2020/21. The World Bank (WB) Internship Program 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 Banks work while improving skills in a diverse environment. In addition, it is a great way to enhance CVs with practical work experience.

Internship Areas

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.

The World Bank 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).

Requirements

Compensation

The WB pays an hourly salary to all Interns and, where applicable, and also provides an allowance toward travel expenses up to USD 3,000 at the discretion of the manager. However, 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 WB country offices. Usually, internship opportunities are for a minimum of four weeks.