WBG Pioneer - Development Outcomes Measurement Intern

World Bank Group•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

WBG Pioneers, the World Bank Group's Internship Program, offers undergraduate and postgraduate students a high-impact learning experience at the heart of global development. Participants gain hands-on experience in a diverse and dynamic environment, contribute fresh perspectives and innovative ideas, and connect with international professionals working to end poverty on a livable planet. The Department for Outcomes supports the World Bank Group in strengthening how it defines, measures, and delivers development results. Key focus areas include: •Managing the WBG Scorecard and institutional results architecture – Oversees the integrated corporate Scorecard through FY2030 and ensures consistency and quality of results reporting. •Strengthening outcome measurement – Enhances methodologies, indicators, data systems, and reproducibility across the WBG's results ecosystem. •Supporting delivery of strategic outcomes – Monitors progress on WBG outcome areas, including climate, jobs, gender, youth, and private capital mobilization. •Building internal and external capacity for results – Leads efforts to professionalize results measurement and strengthen institutional accountability. •Providing thought leadership on outcomes – Shapes outcome-focused practices through analytics, evidence, and engagement across the WBG and with partners.

Requirements

Candidates must be currently enrolled in, or in the final year of, a postgraduate (Master's/PhD) program.
Candidates must have 1–5 years of relevant professional experience.
Academic background must align with the requirements outlined in the job description (e.g., economics, public policy, data science, international development, statistics, or related fields).
Demonstrated interest in development work and the World Bank Group's mission.
Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in diverse, team-based environments.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines.
Proficiency in English is required (fluency required; no additional language requirements specified).
Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, structured datasets); ability to synthesize diverse sources of evidence (consultation feedback, evaluations, indicator frameworks, methodological notes).
Experience cleaning, organizing, or documenting datasets; ability to ensure accuracy and consistency in reporting. AI-related skills for data management and analytics is a plus.
Ability to draft clear summaries, short analytical notes, and polished presentation materials for senior audiences.
Ability to manage timelines, track deliverables, and maintain well-structured documentation across multiple workstreams.
Attention to detail — essential for methodological accuracy, data quality checks, and reviewing evidence packages.
Ability to work effectively across diverse teams within the World Bank, IFC, and MIGA.

Nice To Haves

Preferred Language(s): Uzbek or Russian
Familiarity with Power BI, R, Python, Stata, and AI LLMs is a strong plus.
Experience with qualitative synthesis, including coding consultation feedback or analyzing interview/focus group inputs.
Experience preparing PowerPoint presentations and management-facing decks.
Familiarity with results measurement frameworks, development indicators, or monitoring & evaluation.
Understanding of WBG operations, the Scorecard architecture, or corporate reporting — or a demonstrated capacity to learn these quickly.
Interest in institutional performance, accountability systems, and development outcomes in global public institutions.

Responsibilities

The intern will support the Department for Outcomes in advancing the World Bank Group Scorecard and contributing to the FY26 Mid Term Review (MTR) process. Working closely with the Scorecard and thematic teams (Jobs, Private Capital Facilitation, and Climate), they will help strengthen the quality, consistency, and credibility of results reporting and the broader accountability architecture of the WBG. Key responsibilities include:
Assist with data and methods tasks – Help prepare datasets, track methodological updates, and support efforts to improve Scorecard measurement quality, including indicator definition reviews, reproducibility checks, quality assurance, disaggregation work, and data curation across WBG operational systems and platforms.
Support evidence generation for the MTR – Assist in collecting, cleaning, organizing, and synthesizing evidence from internal and external consultations, workstream discussions, and independent reviews (IEG, GIA). Contribute to drafting analytical summaries and inputs for the four MTR lenses — Clarity, Credibility, Collaboration, and Capability.
Draft and prepare strategic materials – Contribute to preparing presentations, briefing notes, evidence packs, and high-level summaries for senior leadership, WBG collaborators, and Board-facing discussions related to Scorecard progress and MTR recommendations.
Support stakeholder engagement and consultation processes – Help organize and document internal and external consultations, consolidate feedback from diverse WBG and non-WBG stakeholders, and synthesize emerging insights to inform strategic adjustments to the Scorecard.
Maintain a structured knowledge base for Scorecard processes – Support the organization of methodological guidance, cross-institutional input, decisions, and knowledge products to ensure teams across the WBG have accessible, up-to-date resources for Scorecard implementation.