World Bank Latin America and the Caribbean Region Inclusive Internship Program (Fully-funded) 2024

Are you a graduate student in the Latin American/Caribbean region, aiming for a career in international development?Join The World Bank this fall for an Inclusive Internship Program! Apply below.

When is Application Deadline:

22nd July 2024

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Tell Me About Award:

The Latin America and Caribbean Region (LCR) Inclusive Internship Program is designed to introduce a diverse and inclusive group of qualified graduate students to The World Bank. This program offers hands-on opportunities to contribute to development work in the Latin American and Caribbean region. Selected candidates will improve their skills in a diverse environment dedicated to ending extreme poverty and boosting prosperity. Benefits include:

• Opportunities for onboarding and training.
• Networking, mentoring, and coaching from The World Bank staff.
• Being part of one of the most reputable development banks in the world.

The program targets highly motivated and qualified individuals from the LAC region, with a special focus on Afro descendants, Indigenous People, persons with disabilities, LGBTI, and other minorities.

Which Fields are Eligible?

 Economics, finance, communications, agriculture, climate change, private sector development, environment, social development and inclusion, and other related fields.

Type:

Internship

Who can Apply?

• Graduate-level student at an accredited university or a recent graduate of a graduate-level program (Master’s or PhD; up to 2 years after graduation) and 30 years old or younger.
• Strong interest in and commitment to international development.
• At least 1-2 years of relevant work experience (including previous job positions, paid or unpaid internships, and volunteer work).
• Enthusiasm for working in multicultural teams and across borders.
• Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English; working knowledge in Spanish, Portuguese, or French may be required as per the Terms of Reference.
• Some positions may have nationality requirements for specific Latin American and Caribbean countries.

Which Countries are Eligible?

Any (Some positions may have nationality requirements for specific Latin American and Caribbean countries).

Where will Award be Taken?

Country Offices and Practice Groups that have posted the task-based Terms of Reference.

How Many Awards?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of Award?

 Short-term temporary contracts with The World Bank for the period specified by each hiring unit.

Latin America/Caribbean region  is designed to bring a diverse and inclusive group of qualified postgraduate students to the World Bank by providing them with practical opportunities to contribute to development work in the Latin America and Caribbean region. Successful candidates will be able to enhance their own skills in a diverse environment dedicated to tackling extreme poverty and boosting prosperity. They will benefit:

• i) integration and training opportunities
• ii) networking, mentoring and coaching of World Bank staff
• iii) the opportunity to be part of one of the most renowned development banks in the world.

The LCR Inclusive Internship Program is aimed at highly motivated and qualified individuals from the LCR region, with a particular focus on Afro-descendants, indigenous peoples and other minorities.

How Long will Award Last?

 6 to 10 months

How to Apply:

Thank you for your interest in The World Bank’s Inclusive Internship Program!

• The World Bank will accept applications  here  from June 17th until July 22th, 2024 . Applications will be reviewed by the Human Resources team and recommended for longlisting. Individual hiring departments will review candidates to short-list based on their business needs. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. Hiring decisions by the hiring department(s) expect to be concluded in August 2024.
• Please refer to the  FAQs  for any additional questions on the program and application process.

The World Bank is looking for candidates to fill the following positions:

• Operations and Communication Support  – Colombia
• Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Officer  – Bolivia
• Mexico Country Engagement  – ​​México
• Support to National Economic Policy Knowledge Agenda in Brazil  – Brazil
• Support to Development Policy Operations  – Brazil
• Support to the Finance, Competitiveness and Innovation Global Practice  – Brazil
• Supporting the sustainable transition of Brazil agrifood system  – Brazil
• Support to Country Office Operations Team  – Brazil
• Support to Governance Practice Public Sector Institutions Unit  – Brazil
• Support for the Social Inclusion and Conservation Agenda in Countries of the Amazon Basin

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