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

Overview

The WBG Pioneer - Korea Green Growth Trust Fund (KGGTF) Interns program offers undergraduate and postgraduate students a learning experience at the World Bank Group, focusing on global development and green growth solutions.

Key Responsibilities

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

Required Experience

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.

Qualifications

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.

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