WBG Pioneer - Governance/ Public Sector Reform Intern

WBG Pioneer - Governance/ Public Sector Reform Intern

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 Governance Global Practice supports the Government of Liberia in advancing a broad governance reform agenda spanning public financial management, domestic resource mobilization, and governance in key sectors such as forestry and mining. The work program includes implementation support to the Governance Reform and Accountability Transformation (GREAT) Project, engagement on fiscal and institutional reforms, and strengthening governance arrangements in natural resource sectors. The intern will support coordination, follow-up, and analytical tasks across this portfolio, contributing to effective implementation and sustained engagement with government counterparts and development partners.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Support coordination of governance work program activities, including tracking of actions, timelines, and deliverables
• Undertake regular follow-up with government counterparts on agreed actions and reform progress 
• Assist in preparation of aide-memoires, briefs, presentations, and mission materials 
• Support engagement on domestic resource mobilization and fiscal governance topics through background research and synthesis 
• Contribute to governance-related work in key sectors (e.g., forestry, mining), including preparation of notes and stakeholder mapping 
• Support organization of workshops, meetings, and stakeholder consultations 
• Facilitate coordination with development partners through preparation of inputs and tracking of joint actions

Selection Criteria

• Graduate studies in public policy, economics, governance, public administration, or related field 
• Strong interest in governance reforms, including fiscal policy, domestic resource mobilization, and natural resource governance 
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate tasks and follow up with stakeholders in a professional setting 
• Strong writing and communication skills, with ability to produce clear and concise outputs 
• Ability to work effectively with government counterparts and in multi-stakeholder environments 
• Knowledge of Liberia public sector is strongly preferred

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.