WBG Pioneer - Operations Analyst Intern

The WBG Pioneers Internship Program offers undergraduate and postgraduate students a high impact learning experience at the heart of global development. The intern will support the IFC Country Office in business development, investment pipeline activities, advisory project implementation, country strategy initiatives, and operational support, gaining practical experience in private sector development and development finance.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the identification and assessment of potential investment opportunities through market and sector research.
• Assisting in developing and maintaining the country’s investment pipeline and client mapping.
• Conducting company, sector, and financial analysis, including to review financial information and prepare analytical notes and presentations.
• Supporting the implementation and supervision of ongoing advisory projects.
• Assisting in the preparation of project documents, including Concept Notes, Implementation Plans, Project Supervision Reports (PSRs), progress reports, and presentations.
• Conducting research, data analysis, documentation, and taking meeting minutes, to support project teams.
• Supporting the implementation of the new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) and other country strategies.
• Contributing to the preparation of client presentations, briefing materials, and strategy documents.
• Providing operational and logistical support for visiting missions, meetings, and stakeholder engagement events.
• Assisting in tracking deliverables, maintaining project documentation, and preparing routine reports.
• Performing other analytical, operational, and administrative tasks as assigned by the Country Office.

Requirements

• Candidates must be enrolled in, or in the final year of a postgraduate (master’s/PhD) program.
• Candidates must have a maximum of five years of professional experience.
• Preferred field of study: Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Economics, Public Affairs; or assimilated.
• Demonstrated interest in development work and the WBG’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, and strong written and communication skills in French

Skills

• Business Development
• Investment Pipeline Development
• Advisory Project Implementation
• Country Strategy Development
• Operational Support
• Private Sector Development
• Development Finance
• Analytical Skills
• Research Skills
• Problem Solving
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Multitasking
• English Language Proficiency
• French Communication

Languages

English, French