WBG Pioneer - Environmental and Social (E&S) Intern

The internship provides support to the E&S regional team for Southern and Central Africa on E&S risk management vis-à-vis IFC Performance Standards to promote compliance and enhance impact of IFC-supported investments. The intern will assist in due diligence, risk screening, portfolio monitoring, and support activities under the guidance of an E&S specialist.

Responsibilities

• Support with the identification of key project E&S risks associated with both direct investments as well PPP projects against the requirements of IFC’s Performance Standards
• Support with the preparation of internal E&S documentation to enable IFC’s decision making and attend internal meetings
• Review E&S documentation, impact assessments, management plans etc. for consistency with IFC Performance Standards, accurateness, and completeness
• Use and integrate various tools and data sources to support early risk screening identification, and development of recommendations (e.g. RepRisk, iBAT, contextual risk assessment)
• Assist in ensuring completeness of due diligence records and documentation
• Assist with the monitoring of E&S actions implemented by clients
• Assist with client supervision visits and E&S Annual Monitoring Reports reviews
• Update databases, records, and project documentation on a timely basis
• Assist with portfolio reporting

Requirements

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in, or in the final year of, a postgraduate (master’s/PhD) program in the preferred fields of environmental studies or engineering, international development, sociology, biodiversity/ecology, anthropology, environmental and social sciences or related areas
• Candidates must have 2-5 years of relevant professional experience in E&S risk management as well as development and review of safeguards documentation such as Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, Environmental and Social Due Diligence, and specific E&S management plans (Resettlement Action Plan etc.)
• Interest and understanding in development finance 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; additional languages are advantageous

Skills

• Environmental and Social Risk Management
• Environmental and Social Assessments
• Environmental and Social Due Diligence
• E&S Management Plans Development
• Resettlement Action Plans
• Development Finance Knowledge
• IFC Performance Standards
• Research Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Problem Solving
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Teamwork in Diverse Environments
• Organizational Skills
• Portfolio Monitoring

Languages

English