Physical Address
304 North Cardinal St.
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
May 30, 2024
The World Bank-IFC MAS GrowAfrica Intern Program 2024 is a transformative initiative designed to empower young graduates with hands-on experience in agribusiness development. This program is a gateway for six talented interns to work on Upstream and Advisory projects, aiming to mitigate operational risks of IFC investment projects by enhancing supply chains, promoting food security, and fostering collaboration with the World Bank.
Benefits
The World Bank-IFC MAS GrowAfrica Interns will benefit from skill development in technical, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving areas. They will gain industry insights, network with professionals, receive valuable feedback, and learn to adapt to diverse work environments. This program is not just an internship; it’s an incubator for future agribusiness leaders.
The World Bank-IFC MAS GrowAfrica Intern Program is designed to provide a platform for qualified graduate students to bridge their academic knowledge and professional practices, facilitating a smooth transition into careers. GrowAfrica will also offer them hands-on opportunities to contribute to agribusiness development in Africa with an opportunity for them to improve their own skills in agribusiness project delivery and benefit from a dynamic learning experience with other several expectations including:
- Skill Development: Interns will be expected to enhance their technical, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills crucial for professional growth.
- Industry Insights: Interns will gain an understanding of industry practices, trends, and challenges, broadening their perspectives.
- Networking: Interns will interact with professionals, mentors, and peers, building valuable connections for future opportunities.
- Feedback and Learning: Interns will receive constructive feedback to improve performance and develop a growth mindset.
- Adaptability: Interns will cultivate adaptability by being exposed to diverse situations and work environments.
- Project Involvement: Interns will participate in projects, contributing meaningfully to IFC’s goals and improving their knowledge in the dynamics of agricultural supply chain.
- Resume Boost: Internship experience enhances their resumes, setting them apart in the competitive job market.
SEE ALSO: Wittenstein Foundation/Einstein Forum Fellowship 2025
Eligibility Criteria
- Prefer master’s or PhD, with at least two years of work experience.
- Studying agricultural with a specialization on crop-science, agriculture economy, agriculture science, agronomy, soil management, social science, economy, or any such relevant fields. Experience in specialized fields associated with the projects in Section B, Project Backgrounds, will be an added advantage.
- Ability to use initiative, prioritize, multi-task, and work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Effective communication skills in multicultural, multi-lingual (at least English for all projects, Hausa for projects in Nigeria, Portuguese for Angola/Mozambique and French for projects in Senegal) environments and good ability to work effectively as part of a multicultural and diverse team.
- Adequate knowledge of the African agribusiness challenges, and opportunities.
- Clear and systematic thinking that demonstrates good judgement and problem-solving competencies.
- Sound knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and social media.
- Ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
- Results-oriented and team player.
- Good interpersonal skills.
Application Process and Documents Required
To apply, candidates must submit a resume, a cover letter detailing their interest and qualifications, and academic transcripts. Additionally, a recommendation letter and a brief proposal for a potential agribusiness project may be requested to assess the candidate’s innovative thinking.
Deadline for Application The application window is open until May 30, 2024.
