WBG Pioneer - Climate Intern

WBG Pioneer - Climate Intern

Job #: req37643 Organization: IFC Grade: T4 (No-fee) Location: Muscat,Oman Hiring Manager:Wendy Jo Werner

Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): Arabic Closing Date: 8/12/2026 (11:59pm UTC)

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.

Background/Organizational Context
The World Bank Group (WBG) Oman Country Management Unit (CMU) supports the Government of Oman in advancing economic diversification, private sector-led growth, human capital development, and sustainable development aligned with Oman Vision 2040.

Oman is highly vulnerable to climate change, facing rising temperatures, intensifying cyclones, flash flooding, sea-level rise, and increasing drought frequency — threats with direct implications for infrastructure, food systems, coastal communities, livelihoods, and the broader economy. At the same time, Oman has made ambitious climate commitments, including a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions target by 2050, and is actively pursuing an energy transition underpinned by large-scale renewable energy investments, hydrogen production, and reforms to reduce the economy's dependence on oil and gas revenues.

The WBG Oman CMU supports the Government's climate agenda through analytical work, policy dialogue, and reimbursable assistance addressing both climate mitigation and adaptation. The Climate Intern will contribute to the CMU's public-facing climate knowledge and engagement work, supporting the production of research, written outputs, and communications that advance understanding of climate risks and solutions among government partners, the private sector, civil society, and the broader public. The internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in climate-related development work while contributing to the WBG's mission of ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity on a livable planet.

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Country Management Unit team, the intern will support climate-related analytical, knowledge, and communications activities across the WBG Oman portfolio.

Research and Policy Analysis:
• Conduct research and literature reviews on climate change impacts, vulnerability and adaptation, mitigation options, the energy transition, climate finance, carbon markets, and Oman's pathway to net-zero emissions.
• Track and document Oman's progress against its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), net-zero commitments, and relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), compiling data and producing summary analyses.
• Monitor global and regional climate finance flows, green bond markets, carbon pricing developments, and emerging instruments relevant to Oman's context.
• Benchmark climate and energy transition policies from comparable Gulf and emerging market economies.

Knowledge Products and Communications:
• Support the preparation of public-facing outputs including policy briefs, reports, blog posts, infographics, presentations, and social media content on climate-related themes.
• Translate complex climate topics — including emissions data, adaptation measures, and energy transition pathways — into accessible narratives for diverse audiences including government partners, civil society, and the public.
• Assist in the preparation of sections of country climate assessments, or other analytical and operational documents as directed by the supervisor.
Stakeholder Engagement and Events:
• Support the organization and documentation of climate-related workshops, dialogues, knowledge-sharing events, and technical consultations involving government counterparts, the private sector, and development partners.
• Prepare event summaries, talking points, presentations, and background materials for meetings and high-level engagements.

Other Duties:
• Provide operational support to the CMU's climate-related activities as required.
• Undertake other related assignments consistent with the objectives of the internship.

Selection Criteria

Academic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in, or in the final year of postgraduate degree in Climate Science, Environmental Economics, Energy Policy, Climate Finance, Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.

Professional Competencies

• Demonstrated interest in climate change and the mission of the World Bank Group.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to compile, synthesize, and present climate data and policy information clearly.
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills, with an ability to present complex climate topics accessibly for diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with climate datasets, greenhouse gas inventories, or energy modeling tools is an asset.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a multicultural team environment.

Languages
• Excellent written and spoken English required.
• Arabic language skills strongly preferred.

Personal Attributes
• Intellectual curiosity and initiative.

Attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Interest in climate policy, the energy transition, and sustainable development.
• Ability to produce high-quality outputs under tight deadlines.

No-Fee Internship Eligibility
This position is offered under the WBG Pioneers No-Fee Internship Track. Students may be offered a no-fee STT appointment provided that they either: (a) are enrolled in a Master's, PhD, or similar graduate program during the entire internship (or are in the fifth year or higher of a degree program in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages) and provide an official letter from their university confirming that the internship fulfills academic requirements for at least one term of study; or (b) are enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies and receive a stipend from their university at least equivalent to the minimum STT T1 fee level in effect at the start of the assignment, as confirmed by an official university letter.
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.