WBG Pioneer - Communications Intern

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 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.

Background/Organizational Context 

The World Bank Group (WBG) Bolivia Country Office (CO) and local Communications and External Relations (CER) team are rapidly expanding the technical and operational support to been support to improve client’s strategic communications within the existing and pipeline WBG portfolio of Bank, IFC and MIGA operations in Bolivia.  Within this context, additional support is needed to continue the production and distribution of routine external and internal communications products, periodic external events, and maintaining communications databases and maps.  

Duties and Responsibilities 

The Intern will provide support to the External Affairs Analyst and Bolivia CO Front Office in the  
•  Curating daily news summaries for internal consumption 
•  Production of, and running subscription campaigns for, the bimonthly Bolivia CO external newsletter, Conexiones
•  Preparation of Bolivia-specific contributions to the WBG Country Management Unit (LC6) internal communications products  
•  Periodic WBG event planning and execution 
•  Updating journalist database and influencer map.  

Selection Criteria

•  Candidates must be currently enrolled in, or in the final year of, an undergraduate degree program 
•  Candidates must have 0–6 years of relevant professional experience  
•  Academic background must align with the requirements outlined in the job description 
•  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 
•  Ability to work effectively in diverse, team-based environments 
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines 
Proficiency in Spanish and English. 

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.