WBG Pioneer - Kuwait Country Operations Intern
Job #:
req37805
Organization:
World Bank
Grade:
T4
Location:
Kuwait City,Kuwait
Hiring Manager:Azhar Iqbal Hussain
Required Language(s):
English
Preferred Language(s):
Arabic
Closing Date:
8/12/2026 (11:59pm UTC)
WBG Pioneers, the World Bank Group’s Internship Program, offers undergraduate and postgraduate students a high impact learning experience at the heart of global development. Participants gain hands on experience in a diverse and dynamic environment, contribute fresh perspectives and innovative ideas, and connect with international professionals working to end poverty on a livable planet.
WBG Pioneer
Background/Organizational Context
The World Bank Group (WBG) Pioneers
Internship Program in Kuwait is designed to provide high-potential students
with hands-on exposure to development work across key sectors. The program
supports the WBG’s engagement in Kuwait by contributing to analytical work,
stakeholder engagement, and operational support in areas such as private sector
development, public sector reform, communications, and country operations.
Interns will be embedded within different
WBG units including IFC, CMU, ECR, and GGP, and will contribute to ongoing
projects aligned with Kuwait’s development priorities. These may include
supporting economic diversification, strengthening institutional capacity,
enhancing private sector participation, and promoting knowledge exchange. The
program also serves as a pipeline for future talent interested in pursuing
careers with the World Bank Group.
Duties and Responsibilities
Across all tracks, interns will be expected to:
• Conduct background research and contribute to analytical work
including sector briefs, policy notes, and presentations
• Support preparation of reports, concept notes, and internal/external
communications materials
• Assist in organizing meetings, workshops, and stakeholder
engagements with government counterparts and partners
• Compile and analyze data to inform project activities and country
engagement strategies
• Provide administrative and coordination support to project teams as
needed
• Track-specific responsibilities include:
Country Operations Intern:
• Support country business development, portfolio monitoring and
reporting
• Assist in coordination with counterparts and stakeholders on identified
engagements
• Contribute to briefing materials for senior management and missions
Selection Criteria
• Candidates must be currently enrolled in, or in the final year of postgraduate (Master’s or PhD) program, in a field relevant to the selected internship track.
• Candidates must have 0–2 years of relevant professional experience
• Academic background must align with the requirements outlined in the job description
• Demonstrated interest in multilateral led development agenda, particularly in areas relevant to the World Bank Group’s work in Kuwait and the broader MENA region.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in diverse, team-based environments
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
• Must be a national of the State of Kuwait
Note Please limit your applications to a maximum of three positions. Applications exceeding this limit will not be considered.
WBG Culture Attributes:
1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.
The World Bank Group values diversity and encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of World Bank Group member countries to apply, regardless of gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Sub-Saharan African nationals, Caribbean nationals, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. Our vision is to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet.
We are not a bank in the common sense; we are made up of two unique development institutions owned by 189 member countries: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA).
Each institution plays a different but collaborative role in advancing the vision of inclusive and sustainable globalization. The IBRD aims to reduce poverty in middle-income and creditworthy poorer countries, while IDA focuses on the world's poorest countries.
Their work is complemented by that of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) and the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).
Together, we provide low-interest loans, interest-free credits and grants to developing countries for a wide array of purposes that include investments in education, health, public administration, infrastructure, financial and private sector development, agriculture and environmental and natural resource management.
