WBG Pioneer - Seismic Risk Management Intern

The World Bank Group's Corporate Real Estate team is seeking an intern to support the development of a seismic risk management program. The intern will contribute technical engineering expertise to review assessments, coordinate seismic evaluations, and develop a seismic risk management framework for the global real estate portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Review existing engineering assessments and engage with Project Managers, Facilities Managers, Corporate Risk, Insurance, and external structural engineering consultants to identify current practices and implementation needs.
• Coordinate the technical completion of the remaining seismic assessments and consolidate seismic ratings and related information into WBGRE portfolio databases.
• Develop a Seismic Risk Management Framework defining assessment methodologies and the integration of seismic considerations throughout the real estate lifecycle.
• Develop technical requirements and scopes of work for future engineering assessments and technical advisory services.
• Prepare guidance and training materials to support Project Managers and Facilities Managers in applying seismic assessment results.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and an implementation roadmap for the continued development of WBGRE's seismic risk management capability.

Requirements

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in, or in the final year of, a postgraduate (Master's/PhD) program in Structural Engineering, Earthquake Engineering, Civil Engineering (Structural), Seismic Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Candidates must have 0–6 years of relevant professional experience.
• Academic background must align with the requirements outlined in the job description.
• Demonstrated interest in development work, the World Bank Group's mission, and structural resilience, seismic engineering, or building risk management.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and contribute specialized technical expertise while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external engineering consultants.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in English.

Skills

• Structural Engineering
• Earthquake Engineering
• Seismic Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Seismic Risk Management
• Technical Engineering
• Seismic Evaluations
• Risk Management Framework Development
• Analytical Skills
• Research Skills
• Problem Solving
• Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
• Project Coordination
• Organizational Skills
• English

Languages

English