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The Infrastructure and Natural Resources Department (CNG) is responsible for sourcing and executing investment transactions in the power, transport, utilities, etc. areas. Within the Infra department, the Global ‘Municipal and Environmental Infrastructure team’, CNGME (provide debt and equity investment in the municipal, solid waste and water sectors.

IFC has made challenging promises to contribute through its investments to reducing climate change (CC) in emerging markets. Starting from this Fiscal Year2025, all our direct investments will align with the objectives of the Paris Agreement (PA). Climate change (CC) disproportionately impacts the poor. We have a significant opportunity by investing in the municipal, waste and water sector to both reduce GHG emissions[1] and adapting to the impacts of CC.

The activities of the Municipal, Waste & Circularity and Water Teams within CNG include:

‒ Business Development,

‒ Projects screening and Paris Agreement alignment assessment,

‒ Project appraisals to inform investment decision including assessing the CC impacts,

‒ Providing project support during the preparation, construction and operation phases, and

‒ Knowledge management activities.

Besides, the Waste & Circularity and Water teams support the policy development and project assessment approach for climate related aspects in the respective sectors, working closely with the IFC’s Climate Business Team.

IFC offers a highly challenging and stimulating working environment, with outstanding opportunities for professional growth. The successful candidate is expected to be based in Washington DC IFC headquarters.

IFC is involved in promoting gender equity and therefore would gladly welcome applications from suitably qualified female candidates.

The Industry Specialist’s role

Within CNGME, the Industry Specialists (IS) provide the specific sector-related knowledge required during the implementation of any of the activities above (together with some other departments such as the Climate Business Department for the Projects Climate Considerations Assessments). They provide sector expertise for the technical and operational aspects of investment proposals, including climate change impact assessments.

The intern will assist the ‘Industry Specialists team’ in CNGME and have a key role within the team both for technical support and for climate assessments.

Duties and Accountabilities

The duties of the Intern will consist in assisting Industry Specialists in delivering the annual programs in the 1) municipal, 2) waste and circularity and 3) Water and sanitation sectors. This will include technical support for the IS, climate assessments at concept and project appraisal stage, and support for knowledge management.

The intern’s tasks include (but are not limited to):

§ Technical Support

‒ Technical support for the IS on solid waste management, water and sanitation, and climate (both mitigation and adaptation) topics. The candidates would benefit from an engineering background, basic knowledge of the solid waste and/or water sector and rapid assimilation of associated climate issues.

‒ Assist with the review of project information and technical documentation during due diligence phase – including, among others, demand forecasts/market dynamics, context related studies, design documents, contracts (construction, operation) or any technical document involved in the project that may have any relevance for risk analysis.

§ Climate

‒ Support the IS with the development of systematic solid waste and water project appraisal and climate assessment tools, templates and reference documents.

‒ Actively collaborate with climate team to perform Paris Alignment and Climate Finance assessments using the joint MDB methodology.

‒ Participate in dialogues with internal and external partners of the WBG Group (international climate funds, other development finance institutions, specialized consulting firms) on specific climate matters.

§ Knowledge management

‒ Support the IS with the development of systematic project appraisal and climate assessment methodologies, templates, reference documents and monitoring tools.

‒ Work on the development of the online ‘knowledge portal’, including lessons learnt database, technical handbooks or knowledge management materials.

[1] Decomposition of organic waste and wastewater contributes to 20% of global emissions of methane, a gas 80 times more powerful than carbon dioxide.

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Selection Criteria

Essential:

§ Students enrolled in a Master’s or PhD degree program in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related applied scientific discipline.

§ Strong basic research and analytical skills.

§ Strong oral and written communication skills in English.

§ Some emerging market exposure.

§ Some knowledge of/exposure to the municipal, solid waste and/or water sectors.

§ Enthusiastic, motivated, and curious.

Beneficial:

§ Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese and/or Spanish language would be a plus.

§ Experience of working in a technical role in the solid waste and/or water and/or municipal sectors, either within an engineering consultancy or contractor.

§ Knowledge of Climate Change impacts, mitigation and adaptation concepts.

Soft Skills

Esprit d'équipe, Adaptabilité, Résolution de problèmes, Pensée critique, Sens de l'initiative, Curiosité intellectuelle, Compétences en gestion de projet, Éthique professionnelle, Capacité de communication, Autonomie, Rigueur

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