Overview
The WBG Pioneer - Regional Jobs & Skills Intern will support the design, launch, and early implementation of the Regional Jobs & Skills Platform within IFC's Manufacturing, Agribusiness & Services (MAS) team in Europe.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct desk research to map candidate anchor firms and prospective IFC investment clients.
- Support a rapid training and workforce needs analysis across participating firms.
- Contribute to the Platform’s design, including its implementation plan, session agendas, pledge templates, and knowledge products.
- Draft briefing notes, one-pagers, and internal decks for management and partner engagement.
- Support logistics, content preparation and follow-up for peer learning sessions and webinars.
- Liaise with expert speakers from IFC, WBG, and partner institutions.
- Develop and maintain a tracker for firm-level workforce pledges.
- Support baseline data collection and results tracking against the Platform's indicators and milestones.
- Prepare progress updates.
- Support engagement with implementation partners.
- Provide analytical and drafting support for firm-level advisory or investment engagements.
Required Experience
0–6 years of relevant professional experience
Qualifications
Candidates must be currently enrolled in, or in the final year of, a postgraduate (master’s/PhD) program.
