The World Bank Group - Established in 1944, the WBG is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for development solutions. In fiscal year 2018, the WBG committed $67 billion in loans, grants, equity investments and guarantees to its members and private businesses, of which $24 billion was concessional finance to its poorest members. It is governed by 188-member countries and delivers services out of 120 offices with nearly 15,000 staff located globally.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Financial Management Specialist
Job Id: req37601
Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time
Grade: T4
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 Environmental and Social (E&S) team supports IFC investment operations by ensuring compliance with IFC Performance Standards and maximizing development impact throughout the project lifecycle.
- The team is responsible for E&S screening, due diligence, and portfolio supervision across multiple sectors in Nigeria, Central, and Southern Africa.
- With growing portfolio complexity and increased reporting requirements, there is a heightened need for structured data management, advanced analytics, and robust E&S documentation management.
- This internship will assist E&S specialists in enhancing data-driven risk identification, portfolio monitoring, and reporting processes.
- This role will also contribute to greater consistency and efficiency in E&S documentation and supervision activities, supporting the team’s ability to deliver high-quality outcomes.
Duties and Responsibilities
E&S Due Diligence:
- Support E&S screening of transactions under IFC Performance Standards and applicable internal guidance documents, providing input to RILs.
- Review E&S documentation (ESIAs, ESMS documents, and other client records) and efficiently compile due diligence inputs for internal systems such as ESG360 and ESGDocs.
Portfolio Monitoring & Supervision:
- Track ESAP completion evidence and update status in ESG360 and Disclosure Portal.
- Support review of Annual Monitoring Reports (AMRs) and compile review reports.
- Support LESSs with supervision missions by conducting pre-mission document review, tracking critical E&S issues and action items and reporting to the LESSs.
- Maintain structured supervision records and documentation in ESG360 and iPortal.
E&S Data Analytics and Reporting:
- Prepare monthly E&S reports for management and E&S teams.
- Analyze portfolio performance trends to identify emerging E&S risks and overall performance.
Knowledge Management:
- Organize and maintain E&S documentation repositories (ESG Docs).
- Capture and summarize lessons learned from supervision activities to facilitate internal knowledge sharing.
Selection Criteria
- Candidates must be currently enrolled in, or in the final year of a master’s degree program and must hold a bachelor’s degree in environmental science or engineering, international development, or natural sciences.
- Candidates must have at least two years of relevant professional experience.
- 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 in English is required. Knowledge of French is considered an advantage.
Application Closing Date
12th August, 2026 at 11:59pm UTC.
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