WBG Pioneer - E&S Data Analytics and Portfolio Support Interns at World Bank

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 Environmental and Social (E&S) team supports IFC investment operations by ensuring compliance with IFC Performance Standards and maximizing development impact throughout the project lifecycle. The team is responsible for E&S screening, due diligence, and portfolio supervision across multiple sectors in Nigeria, Central, and Southern Africa. With growing portfolio complexity and increased reporting requirements, there is a heightened need for structured data management, advanced analytics, and robust E&S documentation management. 

This internship will assist E&S specialists in enhancing data-driven risk identification, portfolio monitoring, and reporting processes. This role will also contribute to greater consistency and efficiency in E&S documentation and supervision activities, supporting the team’s ability to deliver high-quality outcomes. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

E&S Due Diligence  

• Support E&S screening of transactions under IFC Performance Standards and applicable internal guidance documents, providing input to RILs. 
• Review E&S documentation (ESIAs, ESMS documents, and other client records) and efficiently compile due diligence inputs for internal systems such as ESG360 and ESGDocs.  

Portfolio Monitoring & Supervision  

• Track ESAP completion evidence and update status in ESG360 and Disclosure Portal. 
• Support review of Annual Monitoring Reports (AMRs) and compile review reports.  
• Support LESSs with supervision missions by conducting pre-mission document review, tracking critical E&S issues and action items and reporting to the LESSs. 
• Maintain structured supervision records and documentation in ESG360 and iPortal. 

E&S Data Analytics and Reporting 

• Prepare monthly E&S reports for management and E&S teams. 
• Analyze portfolio performance trends to identify emerging E&S risks and overall performance.  

Knowledge Management  

• Organize and maintain E&S documentation repositories (ESG Docs). 
• Capture and summarize lessons learned from supervision activities to facilitate internal knowledge sharing. 

Selection Criteria

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in, or in the final year of a master’s degree program and must hold a bachelor’s degree in environmental science or engineering, international development, or natural sciences. 
• Candidates must have at least two years of relevant professional experience.  
• 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 English in English is required. Knowledge of French is considered an advantage.