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The World Bank Group (WBG), established in 1944, is one of the world’s largest international development organizations, providing financial resources, technical expertise, and policy support to reduce poverty and promote sustainable development globally. Operating in over 120 countries, the World Bank Group works with governments, businesses, and development partners to address pressing economic, environmental, and social challenges.
Job Description
The WBG Pioneer Internship Programme provides undergraduate and postgraduate students with a high-impact learning experience through practical involvement in global development initiatives.
The Environmental and Social (E&S) Data Analytics and Portfolio Support Intern will work with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Environmental & Social team to strengthen portfolio monitoring, environmental and social risk analysis, documentation management, and data-driven reporting across investment projects in Nigeria, Central Africa, and Southern Africa.
Key Responsibilities
Environmental & Social Due Diligence
- Support environmental and social screening of investment transactions in line with IFC Performance Standards
- Review Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs), Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMS), and related client documentation
- Compile due diligence information for internal systems, including ESG360 and ESGDocs
Portfolio Monitoring & Supervision
- Track Environmental and Social Action Plan (ESAP) implementation and update project status in ESG360 and the Disclosure Portal
- Support the review of Annual Monitoring Reports (AMRs)
- Assist Environmental and Social Specialists with supervision missions through document reviews and monitoring of key environmental and social issues
- Maintain organized supervision records within ESG360 and iPortal
Data Analytics & Reporting
- Prepare monthly environmental and social performance reports
- Analyze portfolio trends to identify emerging environmental and social risks
- Generate analytical reports that support informed decision-making
Knowledge Management
- Organize and maintain environmental and social documentation repositories
- Document lessons learned from supervision activities to improve knowledge sharing across the team
Qualifications & Requirements
Applicants must possess:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Sciences, International Development, or a related discipline
- Current enrollment in, or final year of, a Master’s degree programme
- At least two (2) years of relevant professional experience
- Demonstrated interest in international development and the World Bank Group’s mission
- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in multicultural and collaborative environments
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency in English (French language skills are an added advantage)
How to Apply
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