IFC Global Internship Program (37) - Africa Environmental and Social Policy
Internship
Job #:
req21067
Organization:
IFC
Sector:
Other
Grade:
UC
Term Duration:
0 years 5 months
Recruitment Type:
Local Recruitment
Location:
Cairo,Egypt; Dakar, Senegal; Nairobi, Kenya; Lagos, Nigeria; Johannesburg,
South Africa
Required Language(s):
English
Preferred Language(s):
French, Arabic (for Cairo Office)
Closing Date:
3/6/2023 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
IFC -- a member of the World Bank Group -- is the largest global development
institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more
than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create
markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2022, IFC
committed a record $32.8 billion to private companies and financial
institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private
sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple
with the impacts of global compounding crises. For more information, visit
www.ifc.org.
As part of our Global Internship Program (GIP), IFC is seeking five summer
interns in the Environmental & Social Policy and Risk department (CEG), based
in the following country offices: Cairo, Dakar, Nairobi, Lagos, and
Johannesburg, one intern in each location. The GIP offers highly motivated
individuals an opportunity to be exposed to the mission and work of the IFC
and the broader World Bank Group and become part of the largest private sector
development institution in the world. The program encourages individuals to
bring new perspectives and innovative ideas to IFC's work while improving
skills in a diverse and highly stimulating environment. Moreover, the GIP
provides a unique opportunity to exchange ideas and network with international
professionals dedicated to ending extreme poverty and boosting prosperity in
the developing world.
The Internship period will be between May 2023- September 2023.
Duties and Accountabilities:
*
Support in E &S appraisals and supervision
* Compile and analyze data
* Develop E&S training materials
Selection Criteria
* Candidates must be currently enrolled in a relevant Master' s degree level program with an expected graduation date after December 1st, 2023 in order to be eligible.
* Field of study in Environmental Engineering or Science, preferably.
* At least 3 years of relevant experience, including 2 years of previous work experience in E&S, preferred.
Please refrain from submitting more than three applications to our internship
program otherwise your candidacy may be disqualified and rescinded.
Poverty has no borders. Neither does excellence. This is why we continually
search for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds from around the
globe. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a
dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender,
gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or
disability.