WBG Pioneer - Research and Communications Intern

World Bank Group • Washington, DC

2d • 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 WBG Environment (ENV) Department works at the intersection of knowledge, partnership and finance to (i) help countries and companies better manage and grow three real economy sectors, namely forestry and non-timber forest products, fisheries and aquaculture, and nature-based tourism, (ii) help companies and countries access and deploy the circular economy technologies of the future to reduce costs, reduce pollution and enhance competitiveness; and (iii) accelerate delivery of World Bank Group flagship priorities, including M300, by identifying and mitigating environmental risks that could stall progress. We do this by mobilizing and translating global knowledge - across the IBRD, IDA, IFC, MIGA, and external partners - into scalable, investable solutions for capital markets, companies, communities and countries.
We work through our regional and industry partners across the WBG. Specifically, ENV is responsible for establishing and reinforcing the authorizing environment to unlock the power of natural infrastructure to generate jobs, growth and a livable planet. This means developing the policies and regulations that create a credible enabling environment that attracts private investments and makes public investments cost effective, as well as building the capabilities of the institutions that implement those policies. And ENV acts as a full service accelerator for country and industry operations. This role includes providing access to curated global data, managing knowledge flows to make them actionable, facilitating concessional financing to support innovation and reduce borrowing costs, and deploying specialized technical expertise across environmental issues.

Requirements

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in, or in the final year - postgraduate (master’s/PhD) program.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting, analyzing, and synthesizing research, and translating technical findings into accessible insights.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work effectively in diverse environments.
• Proficiency in English, and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated interest in development work and the World Bank Group’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and data analysis on the connection between sustainable forest management and jobs.
• Continued development of research materials on the growth and job creation potential of real-economy sectors including agroforestry, nature-based tourism, and fisheries an aquaculture.
• Support development of messaging on how nature underpins agriculture, value-added manufacturing, and energy.
• Support development of messaging on how pollution management underpins healthcare.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern