WBG Pioneer - Facilities Capital Management Intern
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 World Bank Group's Facilities Capital Management Program is responsible for planning, governing, and monitoring capital investments across the institution's global real estate portfolio, including Headquarters facilities and Country Office locations. The program manages investments that support workplace modernization, operational resilience, sustainability, safety and security compliance, business continuity, and the delivery of World Bank Group strategic objectives. The Facilities Capital Management team oversees the Annual Investment Plan (AIP), capital budgeting, reserve management, project funding releases, portfolio governance, financial reporting, and performance monitoring across IBRD and IFC real estate investment programs. The Facilities Capital Management Intern will support the team in strengthening capital planning, portfolio analytics, investment governance, financial reporting, and data-driven decision-making across a global portfolio of real estate capital projects. The internship will provide exposure to large-scale capital portfolio management, corporate real estate strategy, financial management, and organizational transformation within an international development institution.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in, or recently completed, an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in: Finance, Business Administration, Real Estate, Data Analytics, Project Management, Information Systems, Other related disciplines.
- Demonstrated interest in development work and the World Bank Group’s mission.
- Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis.
- Strong presentation and communication skills.
- Ability to synthesize complex information into concise recommendations.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
- Interest in infrastructure, corporate real estate, capital investments, and organizational transformation.
- Excellent written and spoken English required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Power BI or similar visualization tools is desirable.
- Additional languages are an asset.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation and analysis of Annual Investment Plan (AIP) data.
- Support the review of capital investment proposals and project prioritization exercises.
- Analyze capital budget allocations, commitments, expenditures, and reserve balances.
- Prepare portfolio-level reports and executive briefing materials.
- Support development and maintenance of capital management dashboards and reporting tools.
- Assist in tracking project execution performance, budget utilization, and capital reserve levels.
- Conduct trend analysis and benchmarking of capital program performance metrics.
- Contribute to preparation of quarterly and annual portfolio reviews.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives designed to strengthen transparency, consistency, and accountability.
- Support development of guidance materials, templates, and operating procedures.
- Support data quality reviews across capital management systems.
- Assist in identifying opportunities for automation, reporting enhancements, and AI-enabled analytics.
- Contribute to development of integrated reporting solutions across IBRD and IFC capital programs.
- Perform research on industry best practices in capital program management and corporate real estate governance.
- Prepare presentations and briefing materials for senior management.
- Document lessons learned, business processes, and portfolio insights.
- Support stakeholder engagement activities across regional and corporate teams.
- Contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives within the Facilities and Real Estate community.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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