WBG Pioneer- Knowledge, Data, and Communications intern – PEFA

Description

WBG Pioneers, the World Bank Group’s Internship Program, offers undergraduate and postgraduate students a high impact learning experience at the heart of global development. Participants gain hands on experience in a diverse and dynamic environment, contribute fresh perspectives and innovative ideas, and connect with international professionals working to end poverty on a livable planet.

WBG Pioneer

Background/Organizational Context 

The Governance Global Department, within the World Bank Group's Prosperity Vice-Presidency (Prosperity VPU), is responsible for issues related to public financial and investment management, procurement, standards and codes around transparent financial management in public and private sectors, corporate governance, state-owned enterprises, corporate financial reporting, fiduciary assurance, and governance in sectors. The Department also leads the global engagement program on addressing cross-cutting challenges such as climate change, gender equality, and digitalization for which fiscal policies and PFM systems are an important component of the appropriate policy response. 

The Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) Program is housed within the WKPGF unit within the Global Governance Department. PEFA is a multi-donor trust fund program that provides a globally recognized diagnostic framework for assessing and monitoring Public Financial Management (PFM) systems, supporting client countries in strengthening PFM performance and using evidence-based analysis to inform reform planning, implementation, and monitoring. PEFA provides grants for technical assistance, analytical work, and knowledge products across three work stream areas: 

• Work Stream 1 – Strengthening and Maintenance of the PEFA Assessment Tool and Supplementary Frameworks: Maintenance of the PEFA framework for national and subnational governments, supplementary modules including PEFA Gender and PEFA Climate and quality assurance of PEFA assessments. 

• Work Stream 2 – Learning and Outreach on PEFA Products and Their Impact: Development and delivery of learning materials and training, deepening country ownership through self-assessments, and outreach to legislatures, Supreme Audit Institutions, and civil society organizations. 

• Work Stream 3 – Knowledge Sharing and Communications on PEFA and PFM: Enrichment of the PEFA Knowledge Hub, the PEFA global data tracker, targeted research, and improved accessibility of the PEFA database. 

To support the operational needs of the PEFA Program, the Fiduciary Systems (Public Financial Management) Global Unit seeks an intern to provide support on communication, knowledge and data management. . 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Support quantitative and qualitative analysis of PEFA assessment data, including contributions to the World PFM Report and maintenance/updating of the PEFA Data Tracker 

• Assist with other analytical work drawing on the PEFA database, including trend analysis, cross-country comparisons, and thematic deep-dives (e.g. into PFM pillars, and/or supplementary framework areas, or other PFM interest focus areas) 

• Help maintain up-to-date information on the PEFA website, including PEFA events 

• Support the preparation of result/impact stories from PEFA assessments, newsletters, and other outreach activities 

• Support the preparation and design of PowerPoint presentations for PEFA-related meetings 

• Provide other support related to data analysis, knowledge products, and communication and visibility as requested by the task team 

Selection Criteria

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in, or in the final year of, undergraduate  program in Accounting, Economics or other Finance related disciplines  

• Strong social media skills are added advantage 

• Candidate professional experience is added advantage (but not necessary) 

• Demonstrated interest in development work and the World Bank Group’s mission 

• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills 

• Effective written and verbal communication skills 

• Proficiency in English required 

• Additional language – French, Spanish, Portugese or Arabic are added advantage  

Note: Please limit your applications to a maximum of three positions. Applications exceeding this limit will not be considered.

WBG Culture Attributes:
1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

The World Bank Group values diversity and encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of World Bank Group member countries to apply, regardless of gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.  Sub-Saharan African nationals, Caribbean nationals, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.