WBG Pioneer - Korea Green Growth Trust Fund (KGGTF) Interns

WBG Pioneer - Korea Green Growth Trust Fund (KGGTF) Interns

Description

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 Korea Green Growth Trust Fund (KGGTF), housed within the World Bank Group (WBG)’s Planet Vice Presidency, is a flagship partnership between the WBG and the Republic of Korea that supports innovative and scalable green growth solutions, contributing to the WBG’s mission to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet. By combining Korea’s development experience and technological leadership with the WBG’s global platform and operational reach, the KGGTF translates policy innovation into investment-ready solutions. 

Now in its fourth year, the KGGTF Youth Internship Program, offered under the WBG Pioneers Program, provides interns with hands-on experience at the intersection of global development, green growth, and WBG operations. Interns will participate in lectures delivered by experienced WBG staff and experts from Korean partner institutions, undertake team projects and individual assignments, and engage in knowledge exchange activities and site visits. They will also support selected KGGTF activities, gaining practical skills, sector knowledge, and valuable professional networks throughout the program.

Duties and Responsibilities

The internship combines practical work experience with structured learning opportunities in green growth and international development. Interns will participate in lectures, complete team and individual assignments, engage in knowledge exchange (KE) activities, and support selected areas of KGGTF’s work.

Key components include:

• Learning and lectures: Participating in lectures and learning sessions on green growth, international development, WBG operations, and KGGTF-supported activities. 
• Team and individual assignments: Undertaking a team project related to KGGTF’s grant portfolio and completing individual research, communications, or knowledge assignments. 
• KGGTF work support: Supporting selected activities related to grant operations, monitoring and evaluation, research, partnership engagement, and communications. 
• Knowledge exchange activities: Participating in KE visits, meetings, and site visits, while assisting with coordination, documentation, and the preparation of summaries or communications materials. 

Further details about the KGGTF Youth Internship Program are available on the KGGTF Website Internship.

Selection Criteria

• Currently enrolled in Master’s degree program or a PhD program.
• Academic background in one or more fields relevant to KGGTF-supported green growth sectors, including agriculture; environment and natural resources; water; climate change mitigation and adaptation; energy; transport and mobility; urban planning and urban development; digital development; economics; public policy; international development; or other related disciplines.
• Full professional proficiency in both Korean and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills, is required.

Preferred Competencies

• Relevant professional, academic, or research experience in at least one KGGTF-supported green growth sector or cross-cutting area, including agriculture; environment and natural resources; water; climate change mitigation and adaptation; energy; transport and mobility; urban development; or digital development and technology-enabled green growth.
• Experience in research, data analysis, communications, digital content development, or the preparation of knowledge products is an advantage. 
• Ability to work effectively in diverse and collaborative team environments.

Note: Please limit your applications to a maximum of three positions. Applications exceeding this limit will not be considered.

WBG Culture Attributes:
1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

The World Bank Group values diversity and encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of World Bank Group member countries to apply, regardless of gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Sub-Saharan African nationals, Caribbean nationals, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.