Trade Intern

WBG Pioneer - Trade Intern

Description WBG Pioneers, the World Bank Group’s Internship Program, offers undergraduate and postgraduate students a high impact learning experience at the heart of global development. Participants gain hands on experience in a diverse and dynamic environment, contribute fresh perspectives and innovative ideas, and connect with international professionals working to end poverty on a livable planet.

The Trade Policy and Facilitation Unit (WKPTT) is part of the Prosperity Vice-Presidency. In WKPTT, we are responsible for delivering analytic, advisory, financial and convening services in the areas of trade policy, trade facilitation, logistics and connectivity, and regional integration. WKPTT is hiring two Trade Interns to contribute to analytical and technical assistance engagements on trade-related issues in low- and middle-income countries across different regions. The focus will be on advancing our knowledge on global value chain (GVC) reshaping and its implications for trade and jobs.

Duties and Responsibilities

The interns will support the unit's analytical work on GVC reshaping and its implications for trade and employment. Duties include: • Review relevant academic and policy literature on GVC reshaping, trade policy, and labor market outcomes to ground the analytical work in current research. • Collect and compile diverse trade and GVC-related measures — such as GVC participation measures, domestic value added in exports — from multiple data sources, disaggregated by sector, different types of countries, and other relevant criteria. • Explore the possibility of identifying specific value chains via detailed supplier linkages data. • Analyze and descriptively depict emerging trends of recent years based on the compiled data, including, where feasible, an exploration of implications of GVC reshaping for LMICs. • Support the development of an econometric model (such as a gravity model) designed to capture the changing role of policy variables (including tariffs, non-tariff measures, and trade agreements) and other determinants for countries' trade performance and GVC participation. • Contribute to the preparation of analytical outputs, including data visualizations, background notes, and sections of reports.

Selection Criteria

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in, or in the final year of, a postgraduate (master’s/PhD) program • Candidates must have 0–6 years of relevant professional experience • Academic background must align with the requirements outlined in the job description • Demonstrated interest in development work and the World Bank Group’s mission • Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills • Effective written and verbal communication skills • Ability to work effectively in diverse, team-based environments • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines • Proficiency in English; additional languages may be required depending on the role Specific Criteria • Experience using trade data, and familiarity with trade policy databases and non-tariff measures (NTMs), tariff data, and other policy measures affecting trade • Experience using multi-regional input-output tables and derived trade-related measures OR experience using firm-level datasets • Expertise in applying trade models. Knowledge of trade and labor market models or measures is a plus • Strong expertise in the use of applied quantitative methods including econometric modelling skills using Stata, R, Python. Experience applying Computable General Equilibrium models is a plus.

Note:Please limit your applications to a maximum of three positions. Applications exceeding this limit will not be considered. WBG Culture Attributes: 1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

The World Bank Group values diversity and encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of World Bank Group member countries to apply, regardless of gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Sub-Saharan African nationals, Caribbean nationals, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.