World Bank IFC Global Internship Program for African Students 2025

The Global Internship Program (GIP) offers highly motivated individuals an opportunity to be exposed to the mission and work of IFC and the broader World Bank Group and become part of the largest private sector development institution in the world.

The program encourages individuals to bring new perspectives and innovative ideas to IFC’s work, while improving skills in a diverse and highly stimulating environment. Moreover, the Global Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to exchange ideas and network with international professionals dedicated to ending extreme poverty and boosting prosperity in the developing world.

• Table of Content
• About World Bank
• Global Internship Program
• Aim and Benefits of Global Internship Program
• Requirements for Global Internship Program Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About World Bank

With 189 member countries, staff from more than 170 countries, and offices in over 130 locations, the World Bank Group is a unique global partnership: five institutions working for sustainable solutions that reduce poverty and build shared prosperity in developing countries. Together, IBRD and IDA form the World Bank, which provides financing, policy advice, and technical assistance to governments of developing countries. IDA focuses on the world�s poorest countries, while IBRD assists middle-income and creditworthy poorer countries. While our five institutions have their own country m...... continue reading

Global Internship Program

Aim and Benefits of Global Internship Program

• Global Interns also get access to corporate orientation, skills training, and regular learning events/activities for the GIP cohort.
• Following a thorough evaluation process at the conclusion of the internship, successful GIP interns are encouraged to apply to the WBG Young Professionals Program should they meet such application requirements, or to any other full-time opportunity available after graduation.

Requirements for Global Internship Program Qualification

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Master’s degree level program  
• Preferred field of study: Economics, MBA, Accounting or Finance  
• Minimum of 2 years of previous work experience in a financial institution 
• Students from African universities are encouraged to apply 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English  
• Previous internship and/or international experience is a plus  
• Familiarity with the financial sector is a plus  
• Proficiency in the Microsoft suite: Word, Excel and PowerPoint  
• Strong financial, analytical and modeling skills  
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail, thoughtful scenario analysis, and diligence in the quality of one’s own work  
• Able to write in a logical and comprehensive, yet concise manner  
• Self-motivated and driven individual with strong willingness to learn and ability to multi-task  
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills  
• Committed to highest ethical standard, ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries  
• Keen interest in development finance and multicultural environments 

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details,visit World Bank website