WBG Young Professional

The World Bank Group’s Young Professionals Program (YPP) offers exceptional professionals the opportunity to apply their technical expertise and contribute to development challenges. This role supports IFC's Environmental and Social team in risk management and compliance with IFC Performance Standards across investments and PPP projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the identification and assessment of environmental and social (E&S) risks and potential mitigation measures during IFC investment and advisory due diligence.
• Review project documentation and assist with client interviews alongside E&S Specialists.
• Review E&S documentation, impact assessments, management plans etc. for consistency with IFC Performance Standards, accurateness, and completeness.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data and input E&S information into IFC internal systems (e.g., SRT, iPortal, ESGDocs).
• Utilize external tools and data sources (e.g., RepRisk, iBAT, contextual risk assessments) to support risk analysis and development of recommendations.
• Help ensure completeness, quality, and consistency of due diligence records and documentation.
• Assist in monitoring the implementation of E&S action plans by IFC clients.
• Support supervision activities, including client site visits and reviews of E&S Annual Monitoring Reports.
• Maintain and update databases, project documentation, and records in a timely manner.
• Contribute to portfolio-level reporting and analytics.

Requirements

• A minimum of a master’s degree in environmental sciences, engineering, international development, social sciences, biodiversity/ecology, anthropology, or related disciplines.
• 2–6 years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong interest in development work and creating positive environmental and social impact.
• 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.
• Ability to work effectively in diverse, team-based environments.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in English; fluency in additional languages is considered an advantage.
• International mobility without restrictions.

Skills

• Environmental Risk Management
• Social Impact Assessment
• IFC Performance Standards
• Development Project Research
• Research Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Problem Solving
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Multitasking
• Environmental Sciences
• International Development
• Biodiversity Assessment
• Ecology
• Anthropology

Languages

English