WBG Pioneer - E&S Data Analytics and Portfolio Support Interns

The Environmental and Social (E S) team supports IFC investment operations by ensuring compliance with IFC Performance Standards and maximizing development impact throughout the project lifecycle. The team is responsible for E S screening, due diligence, and portfolio supervision across multiple sectors in Nigeria, Central, and Southern Africa. With growing portfolio complexity and increased reporting requirements, there is a heightened need for structured data management, advanced analytics, and robust E S documentation management. This internship will assist E S specialists in enhancing data-driven risk identification, portfolio monitoring, and reporting processes. This role will also contribute to greater consistency and efficiency in E S documentation and supervision activities, supporting the team’s ability to deliver high-quality outcomes. Duties and Responsibilities E S Due Diligence • Support E S screening of transactions under IFC Performance Standards and applicable internal guidance documents, providing input to RILs. • Review E S documentation (ESIAs, ESMS documents, and other client records) and efficiently compile due diligence inputs for internal systems such as ESG360 and ESGDocs. Portfolio Monitoring Supervision • Track ESAP completion evidence and update status in ESG360 and Disclosure Portal. • Support review of Annual Monitoring Reports (AMRs) and compile review reports. • Support LESSs with supervision missions by conducting pre-mission document review, tracking critical E S issues and action items and reporting to the LESSs. • Maintain structured supervision records and documentation in ESG360 and iPortal. E S Data Analytics and Reporting • Prepare monthly E S reports for management and E S teams. • Analyze portfolio performance trends to identify emerging E S risks and overall performance. Knowledge Management • Organize and maintain E S documentation repositories (ESG Docs). • Capture and summarize lessons learned from supervision activities to facilitate internal knowledge sharing.