WBG Pioneer - Environmental and Social Development Intern at World Bank Group

Duties and Responsibilities

The E&S Development Intern will support the E&S team with the following:

E&S due diligence (ESDD) of projects including but not limited to: 

• Preliminary screening of E&S risks and impacts of a project, including RepRisk, IBAT, media, and CSO attention/human rights screening;
• Inputting into ESDD-related documentation (early screening; Environmental and Social Review Summary and project review committee);
• Development and preparation of ESDD materials (questionnaires, agendas, site visit back to office reports);
• Expert-specific support (social, biodiversity, labor, occupational health and safety, climate);
• Reviewing client-submitted E&S documentation for completeness and quality;
• Assisting in the preparation of Environmental and Social Action Plans (ESAPs).

Monitoring of Projects:

• Reviewing Annual Monitoring Reports (AMRs) and preparing AMR review reports;
• Drafting and reviewing self-evaluation reports;
• Data analysis and assessment of the E&S portfolio, including trend identification and risk flagging;
• Assisting in the preparation of portfolio-level reporting on E&S performance;

Initiatives:

• Development of templates for ESDD and monitoring;
• Development of AI prompts and tools for E&S-related activities;
• Development of the E&S handbook for MIGA;
• Supporting internal knowledge-sharing sessions or training materials on E&S topics for MIGA staff;

Selection Criteria

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in, or in the final year of, a postgraduate (master’s/PhD) program
• Candidates are not required to have prior professional experience. 
• Academic background must align with the requirements outlined in the job description
• 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; French would be an advantage.