WBG Pioneer- Environment 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.

WBG Pioneer

Background/Organizational Context 

The World Bank Group (WBG) Oman Country Management Unit (CMU) supports the Government of Oman in advancing economic diversification, private sector-led growth, human capital development, and sustainable development aligned with Oman Vision 2040. 

Oman faces a range of pressing environmental challenges, including land degradation, biodiversity loss, desertification, coastal ecosystem pressures, and the sustainable management of natural resources in an arid and rapidly developing context. At the same time, Oman is deepening its environmental commitments under international frameworks including the Paris Agreement, the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The WBG Oman CMU supports analytical work, policy dialogue, and public engagement to help the Government address these challenges and transition toward a greener, more resilient economy. 

The Environment Intern will support the CMU's public-facing knowledge and engagement work on environmental topics, contributing to research, written outputs, stakeholder engagement, and communications that inform government counterparts, civil society, the private sector, and the broader public. The internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in environmental development work while contributing to the WBG's mission of ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity on a livable planet. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

Under the supervision of the Country Management Unit team, the intern will support environment-related analytical, knowledge, and communications activities across the WBG Oman portfolio. 

Research and Policy Analysis: 

• Conduct literature reviews and background research on environmental policy, biodiversity, natural resource management, land use, coastal ecosystems, and green economy topics relevant to Oman and the wider Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. 

• Track and document Oman's progress against national environmental commitments, including those under the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), Vision 2040 environmental targets, and international conventions such as the CBD. 

• Compile and analyze environmental indicators, data sets, and country-level statistics to support analytical work. 

• Benchmark environmental policies and good practices from comparable arid and Gulf contexts relevant to Oman's development priorities. 

Knowledge Products and Communications: 

• Support the preparation of public-facing outputs including policy briefs, briefing notes, blog posts, infographics, presentations, and social media content on environment-related themes. 

• Translate technical environmental content into accessible and engaging narratives for non-specialist audiences including government partners, civil society, and the public. 

• Assist in the preparation of sections of country environmental assessments, country partnership frameworks, or other analytical and operational documents as directed by the supervisor. 

Stakeholder Engagement and Events: 

• Support the organization and documentation of environment-related workshops, knowledge-sharing events, consultations, and stakeholder dialogues. 

• Prepare event summaries, talking points, presentations, and background materials for meetings with government counterparts and development partners. 

Other Duties: 

• Provide operational support to the CMU's environment-related activities as required. 

• Undertake other related assignments consistent with the objectives of the internship. 

Selection Criteria

Academic Qualifications: 

• Currently enrolled in postgraduate degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Ecology, Sustainability, Environmental Economics, or a related field. 

Professional Competencies: 

• Demonstrated interest in environmental sustainability and the mission of the World Bank Group. 

• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills. 

• Ability to compile, synthesize, and present data and policy information clearly. 

• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills, with an ability to produce clear outputs for non-specialist audiences. 

• Experience with data analysis or environmental indicators is an asset. 

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. 

• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a multicultural team environment. 

Languages: 

• Excellent written and spoken English required. 

• Arabic language skills strongly preferred. 

Personal Attributes: 

• Intellectual curiosity and initiative. 

• Attention to detail. 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. 

• Interest in development issues and environmental public policy. 

• Ability to produce high-quality outputs under tight deadlines. 

No-Fee Internship Eligibility
This position is offered under the WBG Pioneers No-Fee Internship Track. Students may be offered a no-fee STT appointment provided that they either: (a) are enrolled in a Master's, PhD, or similar graduate program during the entire internship (or are in the fifth year or higher of a degree program in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages) and provide an official letter from their university confirming that the internship fulfills academic requirements for at least one term of study; or (b) are enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies and receive a stipend from their university at least equivalent to the minimum STT T1 fee level in effect at the start of the assignment, as confirmed by an official university letter.

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.