WBG Pioneer - Knowledge Intern

The internship offers a hands-on opportunity to support the translation of development knowledge into actions and results by governments and WBG partners. The intern will participate in knowledge exchange activities, documentation, reporting, and engagement with stakeholders to support development priorities across Europe and Central Asia.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, organization, and delivery of knowledge exchange and learning activities such as workshops, study visits, and peer-to-peer engagements.
• Assist in documenting takeaways, lessons learned, good practices, and insights generated through knowledge and learning activities and operational engagements.
• Contribute to the preparation of reports, briefing notes, summaries, presentations, website content, newsletters, and other communication materials.
• Assist in collecting participant feedback and basic performance data, as well as how the center’s activities are contributing to operational pathways and results.
• Assist in organizing and maintaining knowledge resources, databases, and content repositories to improve accessibility and usability by different audiences.
• Support engagement with World Bank technical teams, government counterparts, development partners, and other stakeholders involved in knowledge and learning activities.

Requirements

• Master's degree (completed or currently pursuing) in economics, public policy, international development, or a related social sciences field.
• 0-3 years of relevant professional experience, including previous internships, research assignments, or program support activities.
• Demonstrated interest in international development and the World Bank Group’s mission.
• Familiarity with at least one VDKC thematic area and/or development issues in the Europe and Central Asia region.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in diverse, team-based environments.
• Full professional proficiency in English; knowledge of German, Russian or another language relevant to the Europe and Central Asia region will be considered an advantage.
• Eligibility for no-fee internship track as per WBG Pioneers program requirements.

Skills

• Economic Research
• Policy Analysis
• International Development
• Program Support
• Knowledge Management
• Development Issues Europe Central Asia
• Organizational Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Research Skills
• Problem Solving
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Knowledge Exchange
• Reporting

Languages

English, German, Russian