WBG Pioneer - Country Office Intern

Job Description:

The Berlin Country Office is a newly established and highly dynamic joint World Bank Group office bringing together colleagues from IFC, IBRD, and MIGA. The office supports engagement with Germany, the largest economy in Europe and one of the largest economies in the world, making this a highly strategic mandate for the World Bank Group. Given the office's recent establishment, the intern will have a unique opportunity to contribute directly to shaping the office's success, ways of working, and external engagement. Duties and Responsibilities Support the IFC Country Officer for Germany and Berlin Country Office team in advancing engagement priorities, with exposure to IFC's work with private sector partners across the region. Contribute to research and analysis on market developments, stakeholder priorities, and opportunities relevant to the office's engagement agenda. Help prepare briefs, presentations, talking points, and background materials for meetings, external engagements, and visits. Assist with stakeholder mapping and support the preparation of materials for engagement with government counterparts, private sector stakeholders, development finance partners, and other relevant institutions. Support the planning, coordination, and follow-up of meetings, events, outreach activities, and visits involving the Berlin office. Provide research, coordination, and administrative support for the Country Officer's work in Germany, and help support engagement efforts related to Switzerland and the Nordic countries. Help strengthen day-to-day collaboration across IFC, IBRD, and MIGA colleagues in the joint Berlin office. Gain hands-on experience in a new and entrepreneurial country office environment, with opportunities to learn from senior colleagues and contribute to meaningful work