World Bank Pioneers – Internship Program 2026

World Bank Group (WBG) Pioneers Internship Program 2026

The World Bank Group (WBG) is inviting qualified postgraduate students and early-career professionals to apply for its Pioneers Internship Program 2026. This prestigious internship provides participants with practical experience by working on real development projects while gaining valuable insight into the World Bank’s global operations and mission.

Position: WBG Pioneer – SPARC for Conflict-Affected and Reconstruction Contexts Intern

About the Internship

The WBG Pioneers Internship is designed to give talented students and young professionals an opportunity to contribute to meaningful development initiatives. Interns will collaborate with experienced professionals, strengthen their technical expertise, and gain hands-on exposure to international development work.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants should meet the following qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in, or in the final year of, a Master's or PhD program.
• Have 1–6 years of relevant professional experience.
• Educational background in one of the following fields:
  • Urban Planning
  • Geography
  • Geospatial Analytics
  • Data Science
  • Remote Sensing
  • International Development
  • Public Policy
  • Disaster Risk Management
  • Conflict Studies
  • Economics
  • Or another related discipline.
• Demonstrated interest in using geospatial technologies to support urban resilience, infrastructure planning, reconstruction, displacement, or conflict-affected communities.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with GIS tools such as QGIS, ArcGIS, Google Earth Engine, Python, R, or similar technologies.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural and collaborative environments.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of Arabic, French, Ukrainian, Amharic, Swahili, or other relevant languages is considered an advantage.

No-Fee Internship Track

This internship is offered under the WBG Pioneers No-Fee Internship Track. Applicants must satisfy one of the following conditions:

• Remain enrolled in a graduate program throughout the internship and provide an official university letter confirming the internship fulfills academic requirements; or
• Receive financial support from their university that meets the required internship funding level, supported by official documentation.

World Bank Group Values

Successful applicants are expected to demonstrate:

• A proactive approach and sense of urgency.
• Willingness to embrace innovation and responsible risk-taking.
• Accountability, teamwork, and commitment to achieving results.

The World Bank Group promotes diversity and equal opportunity, encouraging applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds. Women, Sub-Saharan African nationals, and Caribbean nationals are especially encouraged to apply.

Position Details

• Position: WBG Pioneer – SPARC for Conflict-Affected and Reconstruction Contexts Intern
• Organization: World Bank Group
• Job ID: req37665
• Grade: T4 (No Fee)
• Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (with possible placement in Juba, Nairobi, Washington, D.C., or fully remote)
• Required Language: English
• Preferred Languages: Arabic, French, Ukrainian, Amharic, Swahili
• Application Deadline:August 12, 2026 (11:59 PM UTC)