WBG Young Professional

The World Bank Group’s Young Professionals Program (YPP) offers exceptional professionals the opportunity to apply their technical expertise and contribute to development challenges. This role supports the Environmental and Social team in the CCMES region by providing analytical and operational support across E&S functions including due diligence, supervision, data analysis, and client coordination.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the review of new investment projects, including preliminary E&S risk screening and review of client documentation
• Support the preparation of draft E&S inputs for internal investment documents, including gap analyses against IFC Performance Standards and contributions to Environmental and Social Action Plans (ESAPs)
• Support ongoing supervision of active investments by reviewing Annual Monitoring Reports, tracking ESAP implementation, and contributing to internal risk assessments
• Assist in the preparation of supervision summaries, including synthesis of key issues such as incidents, non-compliance, and emerging risks
• Provide support for planning and preparation of supervision missions and site visits
• Consolidate and analyze E&S data across the portfolio, including key performance indicators and trends related to compliance and risk
• Support the preparation of internal briefing notes, summaries, and simple dashboards for management
• Assist in coordinating with investment teams, clients, and external consultants
• Prepare background materials and input for client meetings and internal discussions
• Support the delivery of E&S-related training or knowledge-sharing activities where needed
• Provide support to the E&S team and manager on operational and administrative tasks, including document organization, preparation of presentations, follow-up on action items, and tracking of key deliverables
• Contribute to improving team efficiency through better organization and standardization of outputs
• Gain hands-on experience in the application of IFC Performance Standards and E&S risk management across the investment cycle
• Develop skills in analytical work, client interaction, and operational delivery within a country office setting

Requirements

• Minimum of a Master's degree in a relevant field
• 2-6 years of relevant professional experience
• Strong interest in sustainable development, environmental and social risk management
• Solid analytical and writing skills
• Demonstrated teamwork, initiative, and strong interpersonal skills
• Fluency in English; proficiency in other languages is an advantage
• Demonstrated interest in development work and the World Bank Group’s mission
• Ability to work effectively in diverse, team-based environments
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines

Skills

• Sustainable Development
• Environmental Risk Management
• Social Risk Management
• Data Analysis
• Due Diligence
• Supervision
• Client Coordination
• Analytical Writing
• Teamwork
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Multitasking
• Project Management

Languages

English