WBG Pioneer - Environmental and Social Analyst Intern

The IFC Environmental and Social Analyst Intern will support the South America E&S team by assisting in the appraisal and supervision of environmental and social risks and impacts related to IFC investments. The intern will contribute to ensuring compliance with IFC Performance Standards and support training, data analysis, and portfolio reviews.

Responsibilities

• Support analysis to assist environmental and social specialists in appraising the environmental and social risks and impacts associated with IFC investments against the requirements of IFC’s Performance Standards (PSs) on Environmental and Social Sustainability including language for the PDS CN.
• Assist in defining steps required to ensure compliance with the PSs and the World Bank Group Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines.
• Assist in supervising the environmental and social performance of client companies through the review of monitoring reports, E&S deliverables and site visits to supervise environmental and/or social aspects of clients’ operations.
• Update information in internal systems such as iDesk, iPortal and ESG 360 with appropriate recording and storing of information.
• Assist in providing training on environmental and social issues to IFC clients, investment staff and other specialists.
• Support sectoral and regional portfolio reviews, in particular in developing an understanding of systematic compliance issues in the portfolio.
• Collect and analyze data to assist specialists in preparation of reports, such as on specific E&S issues and on IFC’s portfolio.
• Provide administration support as required.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in, or in the final year of, an undergraduate program in a relevant discipline such as Environment, Social, Sustainability etc.
• 0–6 years of relevant professional experience.
• Academic background must align with the requirements outlined in the job description.
• 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; Spanish and/or Portuguese languages required.

Skills

• Environmental Risk Management
• Social impact analysis
• Sustainability Risk Analysis
• Data Analysis
• IFC Performance Standards
• Portfolio Reviews
• Research Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Report Writing
• Training and Support
• Bilingual Communication
• Organizational Skills

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish