WBG Pioneer- Knowledge, Data, and Communications intern – PEFA

The WBG Pioneer internship offers undergraduate and postgraduate students a high impact learning experience at the heart of global development. The intern will support communication, knowledge and data management activities for the PEFA Program within the Governance Global Department, contributing to data analysis, knowledge products, and communication efforts.

Responsibilities

• Support quantitative and qualitative analysis of PEFA assessment data, including contributions to the World PFM Report and maintenance/updating of the PEFA Data Tracker
• Assist with other analytical work drawing on the PEFA database, including trend analysis, cross-country comparisons, and thematic deep-dives (e.g. into PFM pillars, and/or supplementary framework areas, or other PFM interest focus areas)
• Help maintain up-to-date information on the PEFA website, including PEFA events
• Support the preparation of result/impact stories from PEFA assessments, newsletters, and other outreach activities
• Support the preparation and design of PowerPoint presentations for PEFA-related meetings
• Provide other support related to data analysis, knowledge products, and communication and visibility as requested by the task team

Requirements

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in, or in the final year of, undergraduate program in Accounting, Economics or other Finance related disciplines
• Strong social media skills are added advantage
• Candidate professional experience is added advantage (but not necessary)
• 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
• Proficiency in English required
• Additional language – French, Spanish, Portugese or Arabic are added advantage

Skills

• Data Analysis
• Research
• Problem Solving
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Social Media Management
• Knowledge Management
• Financial Analysis
• Economic Analysis
• Public Expenditure Analysis
• Data Management

Languages

English