The goal of this Internship Program is to attract talented graduate students, citizens of Belarus to obtain training in international development while they make a valuable contribution to the Bank's work in Belarus

This Program seeks candidates in the following fields: economics, finance, human development (health, education, social protection), social science, agriculture, environment, private sector development, energy and infrastructure. The interns will do research for particular projects or assist sector teams in project preparation.

To be eligible for the Internship Program candidates MUST be enrolled in a graduate study program or equivalent degree (Masters level with the Belarussian university or PhD before and after the internship), doing research in one of the areas covered by the World Bank assistance program for  Belarus

Fluency in English, Russian and Belarussian as well as computer skills are required.

Winter Internship is available for January 15 – April 15, 2008 period.

Duration of assignment is between 8 to 16 weeks (4 weeks is the minimum), full time.

To apply the eligible candidates must submit their applications via e-mail to binfo@worldbank.org with the subject “Winter Internship Program“. Applicants could also send their letters of reference from the university and samples (chapters) of the research/study or publications (optional) by regular mail to the address:

2A Gertsena Str., Minsk, Belarus
World Bank Country Office in Belarus
Winter Internship Program

Deadline for submission of application is December 11, 2007.