Job Description
The Bank Information Center (BIC) partners with civil society actors in developing and transition countries to influence the World Bank and other international financial institutions (IFIs) to promote social and economic justice and ecological sustainability. BIC is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organization that advocates for the protection of rights, informed participation, transparency, and public accountability in the governance and operations of the World Bank Group.
We are looking for a smart, dynamic individual who can help develop a strategy for engagement with World Bank, Governments and CSO partners to strengthen the Climate Change agenda with the World Bank, as part of the Safeguard Policies review process.
The internship is ideal for individuals seeking knowledge and experience in the areas of international affairs, especially on issues relating to climate change, multilateral institutions, development, international human rights, and environment. The intern will communicate with World Bank officials, along with environment and social justice activists throughout the world. Our informal, dynamic structure enables interns to become immersed in BIC's day-to-day operations and gain extensive practical experience and knowledge of the IFIs.
Responsibilities
- Work with BIC staff to develop a strategy for engagement with the World Bank on Climate Change
- Identify and communicate with civil society groups in partner countries who are concerned with issues of climate change at the World Bank
- Develop a system of communication with partners and relevant staff at the World Bank
- Update BIC website with accurate information about World Bank and Climate Change
Qualifications
- Strong research skills
- Interest in climate change
- Comfortable communicating with high-level officials
- Self-starter
- Familiarity with some of the following issues: climate change, environmental assessment, forests, oceans.
- Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree preferred.
Salary and Duration
This is an unpaid internship. Duration is six months (flexible), 3 to 4 days a week.
