WBG Pioneer - Operations Analyst Intern at World Bank Group
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Job Description
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.
Background/Organizational Context
IFC — a member of the World Bank Group — is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record of US$71 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.
IFC’s Eastern Africa team is seeking an intern as part of the World Bank Group (WBG) Pioneers Program, the WBG’s flagship internship program for undergraduate and postgraduate students. The program provides structured learning and hands-on experience through meaningful assignments that contribute to the WBG’s mission and operations. The selected candidate will support the IFC Country Office by contributing to business development and investment pipeline activities, implementation of advisory projects, country strategy initiatives, and day-to-day operational support, while gaining practical experience in private sector development and development finance.
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1. Business Development and Investment Pipeline Support
• Supporting the identification and assessment of potential investment opportunities through market and sector research.
• Assisting in developing and maintaining the country’s investment pipeline and client mapping.
• Conducting company, sector, and financial analysis, including to review financial information and prepare analytical notes and presentations.
2. Advisory Project Implementation Support
• Supporting the implementation and supervision of ongoing advisory projects.
• Assisting in the preparation of project documents, including Concept Notes, Implementation Plans, Project Supervision Reports (PSRs), progress reports, and presentations.
• Conducting research, data analysis, documentation, and taking meeting minutes, to support project teams.
3. Operational and Administrative Support
• Supporting the implementation of the new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) and other country strategies.
• Contributing to the preparation of client presentations, briefing materials, and strategy documents.
• Providing operational and logistical support for visiting missions, meetings, and stakeholder engagement events.
• Assisting in tracking deliverables, maintaining project documentation, and preparing routine reports.
• Performing other analytical, operational, and administrative tasks as assigned by the Country Office.
Essential Qualities
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• Candidates must be enrolled in, or in the final year of a postgraduate (master’s/PhD) program. • Candidates must have a maximum of five years of professional experience. • Preferred field of study: Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Economics, Public Affairs; or assimilated. • Demonstrated interest in development work and the WBG’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, and strong written and communication skills in French |