The Bank Internship offers highly motivated and successful individuals an opportunity to improve their skills while working in a diverse environment. Interns generally find the experience to be rewarding and interesting.
To be eligible for the Internship, candidates must possess an
undergraduate degree and already be enrolled in a
full-time graduate study program (pursuing a Master's degree or PhD with plans to return to school in a full-time capacity). Generally, successful candidates have completed their first year of graduate studies or are already into their PhD programs.
This Internship typically seeks candidates in the following fields:
economics, finance, human development (public health, education, nutrition, population),
social science (anthropology, sociology),
agriculture, environment, private sector development, as well as other related fields.
Fluency in English is required. Prior relevant
work experience,
computing skills, as well as knowledge of languages such as
French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese, and Chinese are advantageous.
The Bank pays an hourly salary to all Interns and, where applicable, provides an allowance towards travel expenses.
Interns are responsible for their own living accommodations.
Most positions are located in
Washington, DC (some positions are offered in country offices) and are a minimum of
four weeks in duration.
Application deadline for the Summer Edition (June-September) is
January 31st 2012
All applications must be submitted on-line.
For further information, visit the web page: http://go.worldbank.org/IY07OW3WQ0