WBG Pioneer - Environmental and Social Analyst intern

Background/Organizational Context 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 in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record US$71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises. For more information, visit www.ifc.org. IFC is seeking a dynamic, motivated Environmental and Social (E S) analyst intern with strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills to support its business in the South America Region. This professional will provide Environmental and Social assistance to the South America E S team on E S matters vis-à-vis IFC Performance Standards (PS) and Sustainability Policy, with the aim of promoting compliance and enhancing the impact and additionality of IFC-supported business activities. The position will report to the ESG Regional Manager for the South America region. Duties and Responsibilities The work to be undertaken by the Analyst will include activities related to project appraisal and supervision as outlined below: • Supporting analysis to assist environmental and social specialists in appraising the environmental and social risks and impacts associated with IFC investments against the requirements of IFC’s Performance Standards (PSs) on Environmental and Social Sustainability including language for the PDS CN. • Assist in defining steps required to ensure compliance with the PSs and the World Bank Group Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines • Assist in supervising the environmental and social performance of client companies through the review of monitoring reports, E S deliverables and site visits to supervise environmental and/or social aspects of clients’ operations. • Updating information in internal systems such as iDesk, iPortal and ESG 360 with appropriate recording and storing of information • Assist in providing training on environmental and social issues to IFC clients, investment staff and other specialists. • Support of sectoral and regional portfolio reviews, in particular in developing an understanding of systematic compliance issues in the portfolio. •Collect and analyze data to assist specialists in preparation of reports, such as on specific E S issues and on IFC’s portfolio. Provide administration support as required.