WBG Pioneer -Water Intern

The Water Intern will support water-related analytical, knowledge, and communications activities across the World Bank Group Oman portfolio. This internship offers hands-on experience in water sector development work, contributing to the WBG's mission of ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity on a livable planet.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and literature reviews on water security, water resources management, desalination, wastewater reuse, agricultural water efficiency, water tariff reform, and water governance in Oman and comparable arid-country contexts.
• Compile and analyze data on water supply, demand, pricing, and service delivery in Oman, drawing on national statistics, international datasets, and sector assessments.
• Benchmark water sector policies and good practices from GCC countries and other arid-region peers relevant to Oman's development priorities.
• Contribute to the documentation of lessons learned from World Bank water projects and programs in the MENA region applicable to Oman.
• Support the preparation of public-facing outputs including policy briefs, case studies, blog posts, infographics, presentations, and social media content on water-related themes.
• Translate technical water sector content into accessible and engaging narratives for non-specialist audiences including government partners, civil society, and the public.
• Assist in the preparation of sections of operational documents, technical notes, and sector assessments as directed by the supervisor.
• Support the organization and documentation of water-related workshops, knowledge-sharing events, consultations, and stakeholder dialogues.
• Prepare event summaries, talking points, presentations, and background materials for meetings with government counterparts and development partners.
• Provide operational support to the CMU's water-related activities as required.
• Undertake other related assignments consistent with the objectives of the internship.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in, or in the final year of postgraduate degree in Water Resources Engineering, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Water Policy, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in water security and sustainable development and the mission of the World Bank Group.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including familiarity with quantitative data analysis.
• Ability to compile, synthesize, and present data and policy information clearly.
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills, with an ability to translate technical water content for general audiences.
• Experience with data analysis tools or GIS is an asset.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a multicultural team environment.
• Excellent written and spoken English required.
• Arabic language skills strongly preferred.
• Intellectual curiosity and initiative.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Interest in development issues and water policy.
• Ability to produce high-quality outputs under tight deadlines.

Skills

• Water Resources Engineering
• Hydrology
• Environmental Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Water Policy Development
• Environmental Sciences
• Quantitative Analysis
• Data Synthesis
• Policy Analysis
• Technical Writing
• Editing
• Communications Skills
• Data Analysis
• GIS
• Organizational Skills
• Multi-cultural Team Collaboration
• Research Skills
• Water Security Strategy
• Sustainable Development

Languages

English, Arabic