Governance Jobs at Multilateral Development Banks

World BankWashington, DC, USCloses 28 Jul

The role contributes to the implementation of the Global Program on GovTech & Public Sector Innovation, supporting countries in building capable, effective, accountable, transparent, and inclusive institutions through modernizing the public sector via citizen-focused services, universal access, and digital transformation.

IFCWashington, DC, USCloses 13 Aug

The WBG Pioneer - CAO Dispute Resolution Intern provides support to the Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (CAO) office in its dispute resolution work, contributing to the effective handling of complaints and resolution of disputes related to IFC and MIGA projects.

ADBManila, PHCloses 27 Jul

The Special Project Facilitator leads the Office of the Special Project Facilitator (OSPF) in advancing its strategic goals and supporting ADB's broader mission, overseeing complaint resolution for project-affected individuals and guiding operational support to departments.

IDBWashington, DC, USCloses 23 Jul

This technical role within the Office of the Secretary supports the governance and decision-making processes of the IDB Group. The specialist conducts research, analyzes corporate issues, and prepares documentation for senior management committees and the Boards of Executive Directors.

World BankWashington, DC, USCloses 13 Aug

The intern supports the Dispute Resolution Service (DRS) of the World Bank Accountability Mechanism, an independent complaints mechanism for people and communities harmed by World Bank-funded projects. The role provides a learning opportunity to gain understanding of independent accountability mechanisms and the dispute resolution field including mediation, facilitation, and dialogue.

ADBManila, PHCloses 21 Jul

The Office of the General Counsel is seeking legal professionals to provide advice on sovereign operations and law reform initiatives. The role involves preparing legal arrangements for financing and investment contracts while managing risk exposure for the bank.

World BankWashington, DC, USCloses 13 Aug

The intern will support the Public Financial Management (PFM) work program from October 2026 to March 2027 at the World Bank Headquarters in Washington, D.C. The internship focuses on cutting-edge PFM reforms including spending reviews, green budgeting, performance budgeting, and medium-term budgeting frameworks. The intern will contribute to global knowledge products, country engagements, and analytical work supporting governments in strengthening fiscal sustainability and improving expenditure efficiency.

World BankWashington, DC, USCloses 29 Jul

The ET Consultant provides technical and analytical support across pharmaceutical policy areas including regulation, procurement, supply chains, and local manufacturing, supporting World Bank operations, country diagnostics, and global knowledge work to strengthen pharmaceutical systems and improve access to medical products.

World BankWashington, DC, USCloses 13 Aug

The Regulatory Efficiency Unit (DECRE) is expanding its methodology to sectoral regulatory efficiency assessments in priority areas where administrative procedures, public services, and regulatory implementation directly affect investment, competitiveness, and market access. This internship will help build a strong evidence base for multi-country diagnostics, operational engagements, and reform-oriented knowledge products.

World BankTashkent, UZCloses 13 Aug

The role provides internship support for World Bank operations in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The intern contributes to the Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) activities. The position focuses on either environmental or social development aspects of projects.

World BankWashington, DC, USCloses 13 Aug

The WBG Pioneer - Governance Intern supports the development of two new sets of global policy indicators: one on institutional capacity and one on climate governance. The role contributes to data validation efforts related to public financial management, public HR management, and climate governance indicators. Interns help strengthen the data and analytics agenda in Governance within the Institutional Capacity and Effectiveness unit.

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.