UN jobs in Chennai, IN

Senior Procurement Specialist (Category Head – Corporate Services and Real Estate)

World Bank Group · Chennai, IN

Manager - Procurement Operations & Advisory (WBPPS)

World Bank Group · Chennai, IN

The World Bank Group is recruiting a Manager for Procurement Operations & Advisory within the Budget and Procurement department. This senior leadership role involves managing a global team of 35 staff across Washington D.C., Chennai, and Sofia to oversee corporate procurement services, including the service desk, order management, vendor management, and regional advisory. The incumbent will lead business, talent, and budget management responsibilities, providing strategic advice to senior leadership and driving cost-effective, transparent procurement processes. The ideal candidate possesses a Master’s degree and at least 12 years of progressive experience in procurement, with a strong track record in leading complex operations and business transformation. Key competencies include strategic thinking, change management, and the ability to navigate matrix environments. The position requires deep knowledge of international procurement standards and excellent interpersonal skills. This is an international recruitment role with a fixed-term contract of four years, open to candidates residing in the specified duty stations.

WBG Pioneer - AI Product and Agentic Systems Intern

World Bank Group · Chennai, IN

The World Bank Group is seeking an AI Product and Agentic Systems Intern to support the Procurement team within ITS Fiduciary Operations. The role focuses on the modernization of the STEP platform, specifically integrating generative AI and agentic systems into procurement workflows. The intern will research emerging AI practices, identify high-value use cases, and assist in developing agent concepts, user stories, and demonstration materials. Responsibilities include testing AI-enabled experiences for accuracy and usability, synthesizing stakeholder feedback, and preparing briefing notes and presentations to communicate the AI transformation vision. This position offers hands-on experience in data migration, agile delivery, data governance, and QA practices within a global financial institution.

WBG Pioneer - ITSFD - Program Management & Operations Intern

World Bank Group · Chennai, IN

This internship offers a front-row seat to the operations of the World Bank Group's Information and Technology Solutions (ITS) Vice Presidency, specifically within the Fiduciary Operations (ITSFD) unit. The role supports the operational hub that manages procurement, financial management, and environmental and social safeguards. The intern will gain hands-on experience in business operations, project and portfolio management, communications, organizational effectiveness, process improvement, and executive support. Key responsibilities include supporting program management activities, maintaining organizational trackers and dashboards, preparing presentations and briefing materials, and coordinating unit-wide meetings and events. The intern will also track action items from governance meetings, draft internal communications and newsletters, and assist in streamlining business processes to improve efficiency. Additionally, the role involves supporting special projects related to workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and operational excellence. This position provides exposure to how a global technology organization operates and supports the WBG's development mission through complex portfolios of products, vendors, and strategic initiatives.

WBG Pioneer -AI/Data Science Intern

World Bank Group · Chennai, IN

This internship offers a hands-on opportunity within the World Bank Group's Global Payroll and Taxes team, part of the Corporate Business Solutions unit. The intern will leverage data science and AI techniques to enhance payroll operations. Key responsibilities include analyzing five years of historical payroll exception data to identify patterns and root causes, and building predictive models to detect potential exceptions before pay runs complete. The role also involves analyzing four years of payroll processing timing data to identify bottlenecks and recommend scheduling optimizations for a dashboard with over 700 activities. The intern will develop data visualizations and summary dashboards to present findings to business stakeholders, including Controllers and payroll operations teams. Additionally, the intern will document methodology, model performance, and recommendations for handoff to the permanent team and participate in team standups and broader AI roadmap discussions. The ideal candidate is a student or recent graduate with strong analytical skills, proficiency in data science tools, and an interest in applying AI to complex operational challenges within a global financial context.

WBG Pioneer - ITSFD - Program Management & Operations Intern

World Bank Group · Chennai, IN

WBG Pioneer - AI Data Engineer Intern

World Bank Group · Chennai, IN

The World Bank Group is seeking an AI Data Engineer Intern for its WBG Pioneer program, a high-impact internship designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students. The intern will work within the ITS Fiduciary Operations unit, specifically supporting the Procurement team and its flagship platform, STEP. The role involves hands-on experience in data migration for platform modernization, covering agile delivery, data governance, QA, and UAT. Key responsibilities include collecting data from diverse sources, cleaning and transforming raw data, and building ETL/ELT pipelines using Python and SQL. The intern will perform data validation, manage large datasets on platforms like Snowflake or Databricks, and assist with feature engineering for machine learning models. Additionally, the role involves supporting vector databases and Retrieval-Augmented Generation pipelines for generative AI applications. The candidate will collaborate with data engineers, scientists, and software developers, participating in code reviews and technical documentation. This position offers exposure to the practical realities of moving from legacy systems to modern digital platforms within a global development context.

WBG Pioneer - Data Analyst/Engineer Intern

World Bank Group · Chennai, IN

The World Bank Group seeks a Data Analyst/Engineer Intern for its Environmental & Social Safeguards team within the Information and Technology Solutions Vice Presidency. This internship offers postgraduate students a high-impact learning experience in global development, focusing on building and maintaining digital systems for risk management and accountability. The intern will support the design and maintenance of data pipelines and dashboards (e.g., Power BI), assist in data cleaning and validation, and help build reports for internal stakeholders. Key responsibilities include working with CRM data, applying Agile/Scrum concepts, and utilizing SQL and data visualization tools. The role requires strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate technical findings clearly. Candidates must have 1–6 years of relevant professional experience and be pursuing or have recently completed a graduate degree in a quantitative field, though strong undergraduates with relevant project experience are considered. The position aims to provide hands-on exposure to environmental and social risk management while contributing to tools that protect communities affected by Bank-financed projects.

WBG Pioneer - AI Data Scientist Intern

World Bank Group · Chennai, IN

WBG Pioneer - Product Analyst Intern

World Bank Group · Chennai, IN

WBG Pioneer - AI Data Engineer Intern

World Bank Group · Chennai, IN

WBG Pioneer - Procurement Sourcing Intern

World Bank Group · Chennai, IN

The World Bank Group is seeking a Procurement Sourcing Intern for its Corporate Procurement department in Chennai, India, as part of the WBG Pioneer internship program. This role offers undergraduate and postgraduate students a high-impact learning experience in global development. The intern will support Category Managers and Analysts with global procurement, sourcing, and category management activities. Key responsibilities include assessing client needs, preparing solicitations, managing selection processes, supporting procurement planning, conducting market research, and analyzing trends and cost drivers. The intern will also help develop vendor qualification criteria, prepare contracts, and mitigate sourcing risks. The ideal candidate is an undergraduate or postgraduate student with strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. They must demonstrate the ability to review procurement documents, identify inconsistencies, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Strong influencing skills, conflict-resolution ability, and the capacity to work in matrixed teams are essential. The role requires fluency in English and a strong client service orientation. The World Bank Group values diversity and encourages applications from all qualified nationals of member countries, with specific encouragement for Sub-Saharan African, Caribbean nationals, and female candidates.

WBG Pioneer - Procurement Operations & Advisory Intern

World Bank Group · Chennai, IN

The World Bank Group is seeking a Procurement Operations & Advisory Intern for its Corporate Procurement department in Chennai, India. This role within the WBG Pioneer internship program offers undergraduate and postgraduate students hands-on experience in global development procurement. The intern will provide operational support for procurement programs, including order management, vendor management, and service desk functions. Key responsibilities involve reviewing and approving external vendor registrations against control data such as debarment and conflict of interest checks, performing quality reviews of purchase requests, and supporting clients with procurement services. The ideal candidate is a student with strong attention to detail, quality assurance skills, and the ability to manage multiple requests efficiently. Proficiency in standard office systems and strong communication skills are essential. The role requires adherence to WBG culture attributes including sense of urgency, thoughtful risk-taking, and empowerment. The World Bank Group encourages applications from diverse candidates, particularly nationals of member countries, with specific encouragement for Sub-Saharan African, Caribbean nationals, and female candidates.