World Bank: Bank Internship Programme

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Requirements

Duration
  • 1-3 months
  • 3-6 months
Maximum age
90
Student status required
Yes
Qualifications required
  • Undergraduate degree
Language notes
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of languages such as French~ Spanish~ Russian~ Arabic~ Portuguese~ and Chinese are advantageous.
Application process
To be eligible for the Internship Programme, candidates must possess an undergraduate degree and already be enrolled in a full-time graduate study programme (pursuing a Master's degree or Ph.D. 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 Ph.D. programs. Prior relevant work experience, computing skills, as well as knowledge of languages are advantageous.

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Date modified
May 29, 2015

Interns receive a salary as they improve their professional skills while working on a variety of projects. The Internship Programme is open to students who are nationals of the Bank's member countries and attracts a large number of highly qualified candidates. The goal of this Internship Programme is to offer successful candidates an opportunity to improve their skills as well as the experience of working in an international environment. Interns generally find the experience to be rewarding and interesting. This programme 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. Most positions are located in Washington, DC, and are a minimum of four weeks in duration.

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