World Bank Pakistan's Young Economists Immersion Program 2025

Are the assignments paid?

Yes. Winning contestant will be paid on an hourly basis and the remuneration will depend on the number of hours worked. 

How many hours of work will be required per week?

For the duration of the program, a full-time commitment will be required, with a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 40 hours a week.

What does the Young Economists Immersion Program involve?

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.

Are there any possibilities for travel support for candidates outside the city or country?

Yes, the Bank will pay for travel expenses and accommodation for applicants outside Islamabad. Travel will include one return ticket (domestic travel only).  

What is the selection criteria?

Applicants should be Pakistani nationals, have an academic background in Economics and/or Public Policy, and either be Masters graduates or above (upto 2 years post-graduation). They should be proficient in MS Office and familiar with basic qualitative and quantitative research methods, as well as analytical writing. They should have demonstrated a minimum B+ or 3.5 average GPA in their most recent academic course.

Can the Immersion Program fulfill university-based internship requirement?

Please note that this is not an internship program. At the end of the assignment, the candidate will be given an experience certificate.

What does the application process look like?

All candidates will be required to submit proof of enrolment/completion of graduate program, and a short two-minute video answering the questions stated above.

Please fill the online form to enter the contest: https://forms.gle/bhTKca9JBBew39EE6

Please note that the submission form will become inactive on Tuesday December 31, 2024, at 6.00pm, marking the close of applications for this period. Please be sure to submit your application in advance of this time.

I submitted my application. Now what?

Once the deadline passes, applications will be reviewed by the World Bank. Only short-listed candidates will then be contacted for interviews. Selections will be finalized by January 24, 2025.

Will I be notified if I am not selected?

We do not send out any notice if you have not been selected. Unfortunately, given the volume of applications, we will only be able to contact those shortlisted.

Timeline?

• Deadline for applications: December 31, 2024.
• Application review and decision: January 2025.
• Start date for work experience: February 2025