Development Policy Jobs at Multilateral Development Banks

World BankWashington, DC, USCloses 13 Aug

This role supports the development of a West Africa engagement strategy for the 2030 Water Resources Group (WRG), a multi-donor trust fund hosted by the World Bank Group. The intern will help identify countries and entry points where WRG can support reforms, strengthen enabling environments, and catalyze public-private collaboration to advance water security in West Africa and the Sahel.

IsDBIsDB HQ, Jeddah, SACloses 11 Aug

The Manager, Human Development leads the development and implementation of the Bank’s policy, strategy, and work programs in social infrastructure and Human Development, managing advisory and analytics works to ensure effective sector policy dialogue and operational contributions to the Bank’s Mission.

EBRDKyiv, UA

The Associate, Gender and Economic Inclusion supports the design and implementation of inclusive transition impact and gender additionality in projects across the Bank's operations, contributes to policy dialogue activities and the preparation of core G&EI products, and leads technical cooperation projects while advising banking teams on structuring transition impact or gender additionality.

IFCEuropeCloses 13 Aug

This internship contributes to the World Bank Group's regional agenda on fostering inclusive job creation and skills development across Europe. The role supports analytical and operational work to strengthen the link between education systems and labor market demands.

EIBLuxembourg, LUCloses 22 Jul

The European Investment Bank is seeking a specialist to translate social development policies into effective practice at its Luxembourg headquarters. The role focuses on strengthening social due diligence frameworks, managing gender-based risks, and building internal capacity to ensure social considerations are fully embedded in Bank operations.

World BankBuenos Aires, ARCloses 13 Aug

The intern provides macro and operational support to the LC7 Country Management Unit team in Buenos Aires, supporting economists and operational colleagues in the preparation of macroeconomic notes, country briefings, and knowledge products, while gaining hands-on experience in World Bank projects, processes, and cross-institutional collaboration within the WBG.

EBRDKyiv, UA

The Associate, Policy supports the Regional Policy and Strategy team in delivering the Bank's transition mandate, with a focus on industrial decarbonization and green economy investments. The role involves identifying low-carbon investment opportunities, conducting analytical research, and engaging with senior governmental counterparts to advance structural reforms.

World BankKampala, UGCloses 13 Aug

The intern will support analytical, research, and knowledge-generation activities informing the design and implementation of skills development interventions in Uganda, contributing to preparation of the proposed Skills for Jobs operation and related activities focusing on TVET and workforce development.

World BankCairo, EGCloses 13 Aug

The WBG Pioneer - Digital & AI Analyst provides research, analytical, and communications support to the Egypt Digital Program team. The role contributes to knowledge products, policy dialogue, and program documentation under direct supervision of the TTL. The intern supports ongoing technical assistance and preparation of future operations, including the EDGE PforR.

World BankWashington, DC, USCloses 29 Jul

The Lead Specialist will help define a new WBG engagement area: AI-enabled outcomes development effectiveness for the next generation of development delivery, combining senior government advisory work, delivery-unit practice, multilateral navigation, AI-native product development, applied research, and global university partnerships.

World BankWashington, DC, USCloses 5 Aug

The WBG Knowledge Bank Manager leads the Competition Policy unit within the Trade, Competition and Business Department, delivering thought leadership on policies and regulations and replicable/scalable solutions for impact in competition, value chains, innovation, and technology adoption.

World BankMonrovia, LRCloses 13 Aug

The intern supports coordination, follow-up, and analytical tasks across the Governance Global Practice portfolio in Liberia, contributing to effective implementation of governance reforms and sustained engagement with government counterparts and development partners.

World BankBrussels, BECloses 13 Aug

The intern will support the Social Policy team in Brussels in facilitating knowledge-sharing between European Union Member States and other countries in the ECA region on innovative solutions to complex issues.

World BankMaputo, MZCloses 13 Aug

The intern will support analytical work on industrial policy and Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Mozambique, contributing to the preparation of a Country Growth & Jobs Report for FY27.

World BankWashington, DC, USCloses 25 Jul

This Extended Term Consultant role supports the World Bank Group's Global Health Directorate in driving digital health transformation and AI adoption across health portfolios. The specialist provides technical assistance to client countries to design interoperable digital health systems and strategic roadmaps that expand access to quality healthcare services.