The Global Internship Program (GIP) offers highly motivated individuals an opportunity to be exposed to the mission and work of IFC and the broader World Bank Group and become part of the largest private sector development institution in the world. The program encourages individuals to bring new perspectives and innovative ideas to IFC’s work, while improving skills in a diverse and highly stimulating environment. Moreover, the Global Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to exchange ideas and network with international professionals dedicated to ending extreme poverty and boosting prosperity in the developing world. IFC hires Global Interns for a minimum period of four weeks between May and October to work on discrete projects in Washington, D.C. or in one of IFC’s country or regional offices.
At IFC, they strive to achieve the right skills mix to respond to their clients’ needs and to develop new business opportunities.
They focus on strengthening IFC’s core competitive advantage—their people— by hiring and leveraging diverse talents. As a global organization committed to promoting sustainable private sector investment in developing countries, their diversity and inclusion strategy is critical to strengthening their client focus, enhancing responsiveness, and improving the quality of results on the ground.
IFC looks for:
- Technical expertise
- Diverse nationalities and experiences
- Strong team work and interpersonal skills
- Leadership capabilities
- Geographical mobility
- A passion for improving people’s lives through promoting private sector development in emerging markets.
Being responsible global citizens is good for their business—helping them best serve their clients by attracting and retaining top talent with diverse perspectives; helping their investment potential by ensuring resource efficiency within their own operations; and helping to serve the development agenda globally by strengthening our position as sustainability thought leaders. It is also the right thing to do for a better future for everyone.
Benefits
- Selected interns will be offered a competitive salary and limited medical insurance coverage for the duration of the internship.
- A great way to enhance CV and build an international network of professionals dedicated to ending extreme poverty and boosting prosperity in the developing world.
- Successful GIP interns are encouraged to apply to the WBG Young Professionals Program.
Eligibilities
- Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Masters’ degree level program, with at least three years of relevant professional experience. Candidates must have their expected graduation date after December 1st 2022 in order to be eligible.
- IFC hires Global Interns for a minimum period of four weeks between May and September to work on discrete projects in Washington, D.C. or in one of IFC’s country or regional offices. Many of the posted opportunities are also open for virtual participation.
- Operational assignments cover various areas of work, such as participation in sector-specific market mapping, investment proposal reviews, financial modeling and analysis, portfolio management, upstream work and advisory services activities. Other assignments can cover a range of activities in corporate and support departments.
- Global Interns also get access to corporate orientation, skills training, and regular learning events/activities for the GIP cohort.
- Following a thorough evaluation process at the conclusion of the internship, successful GIP interns are encouraged to apply to the WBG Young Professionals Program should they meet such application requirements, or to any other full-time opportunity available after graduation.
Eligible Regions: Open for All
Application Process
- The GIP receives 3,000+ applications each year for approximately 40+ positions located in headquarters in Washington DC and around the world.
- Interested candidates are expected to submit their CV and Cover Letter stating their motivation to apply and how their skills and expertise relate to the Internship requirements.
- Please refrain from applying to more than three available internship opportunities listed, otherwise your candidacy may be disqualified and rescinded.
- Selected candidates will be contacted directly by departments for interviews between Monday, March 21st to Friday, April 29th.
