WBG Pioneer - E&S Intern

CGAP
CGAP

Posted on Jul 16, 2026
IFC — a member of the World Bank Group — is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet. IFC is seeking a dynamic, motivated Environmental and Social (E S) Intern with strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills to support the E S review of IFC investment business in the Middle East and Central Asia (MCA) region. This intern will provide E S support to the MCA E S team to promote compliance and enhance the impact and additionality of IFC-supported business activities. The position will report to the E S Regional Manager for the MCA region. Duties and Responsibilities • Contribute to reviewing E S issues and risks for new IFC investment projects, with an emphasis on those in the Financial Intermediary (FI) sector (including banks, funds, NBFIs, and micro finance institutions). • Support the E S screening of new investment projects. • Support the inputting of data and other information in the ESG360 and iPortal systems. • Support the review of annual environmental performance reports (AEPRs) and annual monitoring reports (AMRs). • Support in developing E S due diligence templates for appraisal and supervision. • Compile product wise legal clauses to be used as tip sheets for processing FI transactions. • Support analyzing and reporting internally on portfolio data and missing information and support follow-up on pending issues. • Prepare presentations.