WBG Pioneer – E&S Data Analytics and Portfolio Support Intern

ORGANIZATION AND PROGRAMME BACKGROUND

The World Bank Group Pioneers programme is the World Bank Group’s premier internship programme. This six-month postgraduate internship provides practical experience within the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private-sector arm of the World Bank Group.

ROLE PURPOSE

The intern will support IFC’s Environmental and Social team in Lagos with data analytics and portfolio-support activities covering investment operations in Nigeria and the wider West, Central and Southern Africa region.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organize, clean and analyse environmental and social portfolio data.
• Support dashboards, reports and other analytical products for portfolio monitoring.
• Assist with environmental and social risk monitoring, compliance tracking and portfolio reviews.
• Conduct research and prepare concise analytical summaries.
• Maintain accurate documentation and help improve data quality.
• Collaborate with environmental and social specialists and other IFC teams.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Current enrolment in a master’s or PhD programme under the postgraduate WBG Pioneers track.
• Relevant academic background may include environmental studies, sustainability, data analytics, engineering, development or a related discipline.
• Relevant analytical, research or portfolio-support experience is required; vacancy listings indicate approximately two years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving ability.
• Proficiency in English is required; French is an advantage.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Data cleaning, analysis and visualization.
• Environmental and social risk awareness.
• Portfolio monitoring and reporting.
• Research, documentation and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Engagement type: Internship.
• Programme: WBG Pioneers postgraduate track.
• Grade: T4.
• Duration: Six months.
• Work arrangement: Onsite/hybrid.
• Duty station: Lagos, Nigeria.
• Requisition reference: req37601.
• Stipend or compensation: Not specified.
• Number of positions: Not specified.

SAFEGUARDING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Role-specific safeguarding, equality and background-screening requirements: Not specified in the accessible vacancy notice.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants must apply through the official World Bank Group careers portal by 12 August 2026 at 11:59 PM UTC. Required supporting documents beyond the online application and CV are not fully specified. Applicants should confirm all instructions displayed in the official portal before submission.