WBG Pioneer - Public Financial Management (PFM) Intern

World Bank Group • Washington, DC

11d • Hybrid

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 Governance Global Practice – Public Financial Management (WKPGF) is seeking a highly motivated intern to support its Public Financial Management (PFM) work program from October 2026 to March 2027 at the World Bank Headquarters in Washington, D.C. The internship will provide hands-on experience supporting analytical, operational, and knowledge activities related to modern public financial management reforms. The intern will work under the overall guidance of Serdar Yilmaz, Practice Manager, and the day-to-day supervision of Margaux Lucrèce Lelong, Task Team Leader (TTL).
The internship will focus on cutting-edge PFM reforms, including spending reviews, green budgeting, performance budgeting, and medium-term budgeting frameworks (MTBF/MTEF). The intern will contribute to global knowledge products, country engagements, and analytical work supporting governments in strengthening fiscal sustainability, improving expenditure efficiency, and aligning budgets with strategic priorities. In addition to contributing to the PFM work program, the intern will have the opportunity to participate in seminars, technical discussions, learning events, and networking activities across the World Bank Group.

Requirements

• Enrollment in a Master's or PhD program in Public Policy, Public Administration, Economics, Public Finance, Political Science, International Development, or a related discipline.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English (knowledge of additional languages is an asset – French - Spanish).
• Strong interest in Public Financial Management reforms and fiscal policy.
• Knowledge of one or more of the following areas is highly desirable: Spending Reviews, Green Budgeting, Performance Budgeting, Medium-Term Budget Frameworks (MTBF/MTEF), Public Expenditure Management, Fiscal Governance.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and policy writing skills.
• Experience conducting research and synthesizing complex information into concise analytical products.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); familiarity with statistical software or data visualization tools is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for learning in a fast-paced international environment.

Nice To Haves

• French language proficiency
• Spanish language proficiency
• Familiarity with statistical software or data visualization tools

Responsibilities

• Conduct analytical research on international Public Financial Management practices and reforms.
• Support the preparation of global knowledge products on spending reviews, green budgeting, performance budgeting, and medium-term budgeting.
• Contribute to comparative research, literature reviews, benchmarking exercises, and data analysis.
• Assist in preparing technical notes, presentations, country briefs, and policy guidance.
• Support operational engagements and technical assistance provided to client countries.
• Contribute to organizing webinars, workshops, training events, and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Participate in internal meetings, technical discussions, and peer review processes.
• Assist with knowledge management activities, including maintaining databases, compiling country examples, and documenting good practices.
• Undertake additional assignments as requested by the TTL and Practice Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern