WBG Pioneer - Transport Intern

Job #: req37640
Organization: World Bank
Grade: T4 (no-fee)
Location: Beijing,China
Hiring Manager: Fei Deng
Required Language(s): English, Chinese
Preferred Language(s):
Closing Date: 8/12/2026 (11:59pm UTC)

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.

The World Bank’s transport engagement in China focuses on supporting the country’s transition toward low carbon, inclusive, and efficient transport systems. Current and pipeline engagements emphasize low carbon urban mobility, logistics and freight efficiency, decarbonization of hard to abate subsectors such as maritime and inland waterways, and improved asset management and financing of transport infrastructure. China also plays a growing role in the Bank’s global knowledge and public goods agenda in transport. Through global learning programs, the Bank supports the systematic capture and dissemination of China’s transport development experience to other client countries, while continuing to provide targeted technical and policy support domestically. The internship will provide a postgraduate student with hands-on exposure to World Bank operational and analytical work in China, including support to lending operations, technical assistance, policy dialogue, client workshops, and knowledge products linked to China’s evolving transport development agenda.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Support research, data collection, and analytical work on China’s transport sector, including asset management, urban mobility, logistics and connectivity, transport decarbonization, active mobility, public transport, green shipping transition for maritime and inland waterways, climate-resilient infrastructure, and transport-related taxation and revenue, and innovative financing and private sector mobilization.
  • Contribute to the preparation of short briefing notes, presentation materials, technical summaries, literature reviews, and knowledge products for World Bank internal use and client-facing activities.
  • Support the organization and documentation of expert interviews, workshops, missions, study visits, and knowledge exchange events, including agenda preparation, participant materials, meeting notes, and follow-up action tracking.
  • Conduct targeted analysis of Chinese and international policy, institutional, financing, and implementation practices relevant to sustainable transport and logistics.
  • Provide other research, coordination, and operational support as needed by the China Transport Team, including support to advisory and analytical programs, externally funded sustainable transport initiatives, and the development of new transport activities where relevant.

Selection Criteria

  • Currently enrolled in a postgraduate master’s or PhD program in transport planning, civil engineering, urban planning, public policy, economics, logistics, data science, environmental studies, development studies, energy related to green fuel for transport, or a closely related field.
  • Up to six years of relevant academic, research, internship, or professional experience related to transport, urban development, infrastructure, climate change, logistics, public policy, financing.
  • Demonstrated strong interest in sustainable transport, asset management, urban mobility, logistics, transport decarbonization, green shipping transition, active mobility, climate-resilient infrastructure, or international development.
  • Preference will be given to candidates with strong technical expertise in one or more priority areas, including green shipping, transport asset management, low carbon urban transport, logistics & connectivity, transport-related taxation and revenue, and innovative financing and private sector mobilization.
  • Strong analytical, research, writing, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to synthesize technical, policy, and operational information into concise briefing notes, presentations, and summaries.
  • Ability to work with quantitative and qualitative data; familiarity with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and relevant analytical, mapping, statistical, or visualization tools would be an advantage.
  • Demonstrated ability and commitment to leverage World Bank approved AI tools responsibly and effectively to improve research, analysis, drafting, synthesis, and productivity, while maintaining quality control, confidentiality, and sound professional judgment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Chinese are required, including the ability to review Chinese-language materials and communicate effectively with counterparts and team members.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, self-motivation, and ability to manage multiple tasks independently within tight deadlines.
  • Ability to work effectively in diverse, multicultural, and team-based environments, with a proactive and collaborative approach.
  • Self-driven, excellent problem-solving skills, and can work under limited supervision. 
No-Fee Internship Eligibility
This position is offered under the WBG Pioneers No-Fee Internship Track. Students may be offered a no-fee STT appointment provided that they either: (a) are enrolled in a Master's, PhD, or similar graduate program during the entire internship (or are in the fifth year or higher of a degree program in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages) and provide an official letter from their university confirming that the internship fulfills academic requirements for at least one term of study; or (b) are enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies and receive a stipend from their university at least equivalent to the minimum STT T1 fee level in effect at the start of the assignment, as confirmed by an official university letter.
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.
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