Persons interested in supporting the World Bank’s work and mission should apply for the World Bank Group Internship Program. The program is open to full-time graduate or PhD students who are expected to work “at the forefront of development and share fresh ideas, new perspectives, and broad research experience.”
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Interns will also collaborate with project teams in order to advance the World Bank’s vision of creating a world that is free from poverty and a livable planet. It is also an opportunity for interns to improve and enhance their skills, build professional networks, and invest in their career development journey.
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To be considered eligible for the internship:
- The applicant must hold an undergraduate degree.
- You must be currently enrolled in a full-time graduate study program.
- The applicant must be fluent in English.
- Applicants with knowledge of additional languages such as French, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, Spanish, and Portuguese are desirable.
- Applicants with strong computing and other relevant technical skills are advantaged.
- The World Bank Group values diversity and inclusion. Applicants from every background are encouraged to apply.
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Some of the benefits of the program include:
- Apart from the professional development opportunities, interns will be paid on an hourly basis and be given a travel allowance of up to $3,000 when applicable at the discretion of the manager. Travel expenses can only include expenses to or from the city of the duty station.
- Interns are responsible for their accommodation, and most internship positions are based in Washington and some in the World Bank country offices.
The deadline for applications is February 14, 2025. Click HERE to apply.
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