If you ever dreamt of working at a World Organizations like United Nations, IMF, WTO, or WHO, amongst a few, here is an extended opportunity for you to work at the WORLD BANK. nn Yes, you read it right, the World Bank!! nn The World Bank offers unique programs that provide learning, staffing, and capacity-building opportunities for junior and mid-career professionals to experience what first-hand working experience at WB is like. nn Below are a few listed opportunities that will help many students and young professionals: n Young Professionals Program (WBG YPP) n Also called the World Bank Group Young Professionals Program (WBG YPP) is recruiting for WB, IFC, and MIGA for YPP. n It is a two-year leadership development program at the start of a 5-year employment contract with these three organizations mentioned above. n Applications open for WB from June 15 to July 15 and for IFC and MIGA profiles from August 16 to September 20 nn Official Link: https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers/programs-and-internships/young-professionals-program#1 n n ,Junior Professional Associates (JPA) Program An unprecedented opportunity for recent graduates with high quantitative and qualitative skills to gain entry-level and first-hand exposure to the challenges and rewards witnessed at international development. nn What are they looking for? n Twenty-eight years old or younger graduate with high academic achievements in economics, Finance, Human Development, Social Sciences, Agriculture, Environment, Infrastructure, Private Sector Development, and other related fields like IT, Legal, Accounting, Communications, etc. Further, fluency in English plus one other bank language- French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese or Chinese. nn Official Link: https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers/programs-and-internships/Junior-Professional-Associates nn ,Bank Internship Program (BIP) The Internship allows individuals to bring new perspectives, innovative ideas and research experience into the Bank’s work while improving skills in a diverse environment. Internships are available in development operations and other business units (such as Human Resources, Communications, Accounting, etc.); however, availability during a given internship term is based on business needs. nn To apply, the candidates must have a bachelors degree, enrolled in a masters program or PhD at the time of application. There is no age limit, and English language fluency is required with French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese, and Chinese. Other Computing skills are also advantageous. nn The Program typically seeks candidates for Operations (Front Line) in the following fields: Economics, Finance, Human Development (Public Health, Education, Nutrition, Population), Social Sciences (Anthropology, Sociology), Agriculture, Environment, Engineering, Urban Planning, Natural Resources Management, Private Sector Development, and other related fields; or Corporate Support (Accounting, Communications, Human Resources Management, Information Technology, Treasury, and other Corporate Services). The WB pays an hourly salary to all Interns and, where applicable, provides an allowance toward travel expenses up to USD 3,000 at the manager’s discretion. The Internship is offered twice a year. n Summer Internship (May–September): The application period is December 1 – January 31 each year. n Winter Internship (November–March): The application period is October 1-31 each year. n All applications must be submitted online and during the respective application period. (They do not accept applications by mail.) n J1 visa holders need to obtain a G4 visa abroad before starting employment or unpaid internships at the WB. n Official Link: https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers/programs-and-internships/internship n The Legal Internship Program n The WBLIP offers a unique opportunity for motivated law students to exposed to the mission and work of the World Bank and that of the Legal Vice Presidency. To apply, one must be a citizen of any IBRD member country or state and currently enrolled in LLB, LLM, JD, SJD, or PhD. Also, Fluency in English, with a command of a second language- Arabic, Russian, Chinese, French or Spanish is required. n When can you apply? n Summer Internship Program: The application period will commence on December 1 and end on December 31 (The internship period is for 10-12 weeks, typically between June and August, depending on prevailing needs). n Fall Internship Program: The application period will begin on April 1 and end on April 30 (The proposed internship period is for 10-12 weeks, typically between September and November, depending on prevailing needs). n Spring Internship Program: The application period will commence on September 1 and end on September 30 (The proposed internship period is for 10-12 weeks, typically between March and May, depending on prevailing needs). n The World Bank Legal Internship Program is offered a year thrice for a maximum of three months at World Bank Headquarters in Washington, D.C. and certain selected country offices for currently enrolled law school students. n Official Link: https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers/programs-and-internships/Legal-Internship-Program n ,Global Internship Program The IFC Global Internship Program offers highly motivated individuals an opportunity to be exposed to the mission and work of IFC and the broader World Bank Group and be a part of the largest private sector development institution in the world. The selected Interns will be offered short-term temporary contracts with IFC that can begin as early as May and end as late as October 31, 2021. A candidate must be in the first or second-to-last year of a Masters’ level Program, with at least three years of relevant experience. nn Official Link: https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/careers_ext_content/ifc_external_corporate_site/ifc+careers/recruitment+programs/global+internship+program n n Many other internships and career prospects are available under the same organization and can be explored at their website: https://www.worldbank.org/en/home. n nWe are offering application assistance for all the positions available at world organizations. If you are interested, please reach us at: (+91) 9310456612; (+91) 83685 12579; moweabroad@gmail.com.
