Latin America and Caribbean Region (LCR) Inclusive Internship Program

Published by Abinaidah Chaseba

Deadline: 22 July 2024

Open to: Graduate-level students at accredited universities or recent graduates of a graduate-level program and 30 years old or younger

Benefits: A competitive salary, health and life insurance, retirement plan, relocation benefits, and professional development opportunities. Participants are full-time employees with comprehensive compensation packages.

DESCRIPTION

The Latin America and Caribbean Region (LCR) Inclusive Internship Program (IIP) is a key initiative for the LCR Vice-presidential Unit within the World Bank’s larger commitment to combat racism and provide career opportunities for people from all backgrounds and ethnicities. The IIP offers highly motivated individuals, with a special focus on Afro descendants, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBT+ and other minorities from the region, an opportunity to be exposed to the mission and work of the World Bank and the broader World Bank Group. Selected candidates will be able to improve their own skills in a diverse environment dedicated to ending extreme poverty and boosting prosperity and will benefit from (i) opportunities for on boarding and training; (ii) networking, mentoring, and coaching from World Bank staff and (iii) being a part of one of the most reputable development banks in the world.

IIP Interns are hired for a minimum period of two months to work on sector projects/country programs in Washington, D.C. or in one of LCR’s country offices.  All interns are paid the same rate per hour by country requirements and are hired as a short-term temporary.

The IIP receives about 1500 applications each year, from which candidates are short-listed for departmental interviews. Successful short-listed IIP candidates are directly hired and paid by interested departments, based on their business need and the particular profile of the candidate.

ELIGIBILITY

  • Graduate-level student at an accredited university or a recent graduate of a graduate-level program (Master’s or PhD; up to 2 years after graduation) and 30 years old or younger;
  • At least 1-2 years of relevant work experience (may include previous job positions, paid or unpaid internships and volunteer work);
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Portuguese.
  • Strong interest in international development and enthusiasm for working in multicultural teams;
  • Skills in data science and digitization in either the public or private sector will also be highly welcomed; OR
  • Experience in whole-of-government functions of the public sector (HR, pensions, procurement, public investment and budgeting, and asset management) is desired.

BENEFITS

  • Competitive salary.
  • Health, dental, life, and accident insurance.
  • Retirement plan and pension scheme.
  • Relocation benefits, including moving costs and temporary housing allowances.
  • Professional development opportunities, including leadership training and mentorship.
  • Opportunities for international travel.

HOW TO APPLY?

Please include:

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV) – maximum 4 pages
  • Statement of Interest – maximum 1 page

For further information, please visit the official website.