World Bank Pakistan – Young Economists Immersion Program 2025
The World Bank Office in Pakistan has launched an online contest World Bank Pakistan Young Economists Immersion Program 2025 and invites aspiring young economists to compete for a two-month paid opportunity to work with the World Bank Economic Policy Team. The winner will be engaged on the analysis, preparation and launch of the World Bank flagship report ‘Pakistan Development Update’ prior to its launch in April 2025. This will be an opportunity for aspiring economists to gain a first-hand experience of how the World Bank works.
How to enter the contest?
- Provide academic background details by filling this brief questionnaire
- Submit a two-minute video answering the following questions:
(a) What motivates you about working in the development sector?
(b) In your view, what are the three game-changing reforms and innovative ideas that can change the course of development in Pakistan and how can you make a difference in implementing these?
Selection Criteria:
Selection will be based on the following criteria:
- Academic background of Economics and/or Public Policy
- Masters or above; upto 2 years post-graduation
- Two-minute video
- Interview of shortlisted applicants
Watch this space as well and the World Bank Pakistan Country Website and the World Bank Pakistan Facebook Page for updates!
Why apply?
The winner will get a chance to work closely with the Economic Policy team at the World Bank Pakistan Office. This paid assignment over the course of two months will broadly involve support in the preparation and launch of the bi-annual flagship report ‘Pakistan Development Update’ and his/her work will be acknowledged in the report, as well as through an experience certificate.
Start Date: February 2025
Location: Selected candidate would be required to work from the World Bank Group office in Islamabad for a period of at least 6 weeks during the assignment. Domestic travel and lodging expenses will be met by the World Bank.
Who can apply:
To be eligible for World Bank Pakistan Young Economists Immersion Program, candidates must be Pakistani nationals. They must also:
- Have academic background of Economics and/or Public Policy
- Be Masters graduates or above; upto 2 years post-graduation
The candidates will get a chance to work closely with the macroeconomists at the World Bank and support in preparation of the bi-annual publication ‘Pakistan Development Update’. This will involve research assignments, supporting in data collection and update and report writing, preparing presentations, and assisting the team in launch and dissemination of the report.
IMPORTANT DATES
- Deadline for applications: December 31, 2024.
- Application review and decision: January 2025.
- Start date for work experience: February 2025
