WBG Pioneer - Real Estate Program Review Intern

The World Bank Group (WBG) is the world's largest multilateral development institution, providing financing, knowledge, and technical assistance to governments and the private sector to reduce poverty and promote sustainable development in more than 100 countries. The WBG's Corporate Real Estate (WBGRE) team manages a global real estate portfolio comprising 182 offices across 145 countries. Beyond delivering real estate transactions, capital investments, and facilities operations, WBGRE develops governance frameworks, standards, and business processes that promote sound decision-making, accountability, and continuous improvement. WBGRE is undertaking a project to establish a Real Estate Program Review Framework to systematically evaluate the effectiveness of real estate operations, identify opportunities for continuous improvement, and strengthen decision-making across the global portfolio. The framework will define review methodologies, evaluation criteria, reporting tools, and implementation guidance. The intern will contribute analytical and research expertise while working closely with WBGRE staff and stakeholders to develop this institutional capability. Duties and Responsibilities : • Under the guidance of the Real Estate Governance and Oversight Lead, the intern will: • Review existing governance documents, project records, operational practices, and management reports, and engage with WBGRE staff and other stakeholders to understand current practices, decision-making processes, and opportunities for improvement. • Benchmark program review and performance evaluation methodologies adopted by international organizations and the private sector, identifying practices for WBGRE. • Develop tools and guidance to support implementation, including review templates, evaluation matrices, and recommendations for consistent application across WBGRE. • Prepare guidance materials and recommendations supporting the consistent application of the framework across WBGRE. • Prepare presentations and an implementation roadmap supporting the institutional adoption and continuous evolution of the Real Estate Program Review Framework.