Unique Career Opportunity For Students To Intern At World Bank

For students pursuing their master's degree or PhD, the World Bank is offering an internship opportunity at the prestigious institution.

The Bank Internship Program (BIP) of World Bank offers highly motivated individuals an opportunity to be exposed to the mission and work of the World Bank.

Students can gain skills and be a part of the research experience in the Bank's work. Internships are available in both development operations and other business units (such as Human Resources, Communications, Accounting, etc.)

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Bank Internship Program (BIP): Eligibility Criteria

The following are the eligibility criteria for the Bank Internship Program (BIP):-

1. Age limit

There is no age limit for the internship programme at World Bank.

2. Educational qualification

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Candidates must have an undergraduate degree and be enrolled in a full-time graduate study program (pursuing a master's degree or PhD with plans to return to school full-time).

3. Languages and skills

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of languages such as French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese, and Chinese is desirable. Other skills, such as computing skills, are advantageous.

World Bank: Bank Internship Program (BIP) FAQs

1. Is the World Bank Bank Internship Program (BIP) a paid internship?

The WB pays an hourly salary to all Interns and, where applicable, provides an allowance toward travel expenses up to USD 3,000 at the manager's discretion.

2. What is the duration of a World Bank: Bank Internship Program (BIP)?

Usually, internship opportunities at the World Bank are for a minimum of four weeks.

3. When is the World Bank Internship?

The World Bank: Bank Internship Program (BIP) is offered from May¨CSeptember.

4. When does application for World Bank Internship programme begin?

The application period for World Bank Internship is December 1¨CJanuary 31 each year.

5. Which documents must be uploaded to apply to the World Bank Internship Programme?

A candidate has to upload the following documents when applying for the World Bank Internship Programme:

- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Statement of Interest
- Proof of Enrollment in a graduate degree

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6. In what fields does World Bank hire interns?

The World Bank hires interns in the Operations (Front Line) field as well as for Corporate support:

Operations (Front Line) field

Economics, finance, human development (public health, education, nutrition and population), social sciences (anthropology, sociology), agriculture, environment, engineering, urban planning, natural resources management, private sector development, and other related fields.

Corporate support field

Accounting, Communications, Human Resources Management, Information Technology, Treasury, and other corporate services.

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