Apply for the World Bank Vienna Internship Program: Summer 2025

Background

The World Bank Group (WBG) is a leading source of funding and knowledge for developing countries. It is a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and over 120 offices worldwide, the WBG collaborates with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and leveraging data, research, and technology to address the most pressing global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org.

The WBG’s office in Vienna began in 2004 with a small investment climate program, leading to the establishment of a full office in 2007. The Vienna office has since grown significantly, now hosting over 350 staff from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the World Bank) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC).

World Bank Vienna Internship Program

The World Bank in Vienna is offering qualified students the opportunity to participate in the World Bank Vienna Internship Program (VIEIP). This program is designed to introduce the World Bank to a diverse group of qualified graduate students from universities based in Austria, offering hands-on opportunities to contribute to the development work supported by the World Bank Vienna Office. Selected candidates will benefit from:

• Working closely with development professionals in their field of interest.
• Opportunities for onboarding and training.
• Networking, mentoring, and coaching from World Bank staff.
• Being part of one of the most reputable development institutions in the world.

The VIEIP targets highly motivated and exceptional individuals enrolled at Austrian universities. The starting date and length of the internships will vary depending on the position. Specific Terms of Reference for the assignments cover fields such as economics, finance, energy, water, digital development, health, transport, and other related areas.

Interns will be hosted by various World Bank units in the Vienna office. Selected candidates will be offered short-term temporary contracts for the period specified by each hiring unit. The call for applications will commence in December 2024, with selections finalized by March 2025.

Vacant Positions

1. VIEIP#1 – Macroeconomics, Trade and Investment (MTI)
2. VIEIP#2 – Financial Sector Advisory Centre (FinSAC)
3. VIEIP#3 – Centre for Financial Reporting Reform (CFRR)
4. VIEIP#4 – Danube Water Program (DWP)
5. VIEIP#5 – Energy and Extractives
6. VIEIP#6 – Social Sustainability and Inclusion
7. VIEIP#7 – Digital Development
8. VIEIP#8 – Health
9. VIEIP#9 – Transport

Please see the Annex for a detailed description of each position.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for an internship, candidates must have an undergraduate degree and be enrolled in a full-time graduate study program (pursuing a master’s degree or PhD with plans to return to school full-time) at a university based in Austria. There is no nationality requirement or age limit. Fluency in English is required.

We value diversity in our workplace and encourage all qualified individuals, particularly women, with diverse professional and academic backgrounds to apply. Our aim is to attract and recruit the best talent in the world.

Application Process

Applications are accepted via email from December 16 until February 9. Applications will be reviewed by the individual hiring units to short-list candidates based on their business needs. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. Hiring decisions are expected to be concluded by the end of March 2025.

Please send your resume (max. 1 page), cover letter (max. 1 page), and proof of enrollment in a graduate program to wbinternshipvienna@worldbank.org with “World Bank Vienna Office Internship Program – VIEP# [Position Number] – [Applicant’s Name]” in the email subject line. Be sure to reference the specific position you are applying for. If you are applying for multiple positions, please submit a separate application for each position.