• Full Time
  • Chennai

Website The World Bank

WBG Pioneer – AI Product and Agentic Systems Intern (World Bank Group)

Opportunity Overview

Attribute Details
Organization World Bank Group (WBG)
Program WBG Pioneer (World Bank Group Internship Program)
Vice Presidency / Unit Information and Technology Solutions (ITS) / Fiduciary Operations (ITSFD)
Team Focus Procurement Systems Modernization (STEP – Systematic Tracking of Exchanges in Procurement)
Job Requisition ID req37748
Grade Level T4 (Internship)
Location Options Washington D.C., USA / Chennai, India / Sofia, Bulgaria
Hiring Manager Karina Temirbulatova
Closing Date August 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM UTC
Application Policy Maximum limit of 3 application submissions across WBG Pioneer postings

Technical Scope & Agentic AI Architecture

The AI Product and Agentic Systems Intern supports the STEP 2.0 AI Transformation Vision, integrating Generative AI, Copilots, and autonomous agentic workflows into global procurement and fiduciary operations:

[Procurement Data Ingestion & STEP 2.0] ➔ [Agentic Workflow & Prompt Design] ➔ [User Journey Mapping & Handoffs] ➔ [Evaluation, Testing & Pilot Feedback]

Core Responsibilities

  • Agentic Systems Research: Investigate emerging Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot capabilities, and autonomous agentic system patterns for procurement guidance and knowledge retrieval.

  • Use-Case Definition & Prototyping: Identify high-value AI use cases across procurement planning, contract management, and borrower support; draft user stories, prompt patterns, and conversation flows.

  • UX & Interaction Design: Develop journey maps, lightweight demonstration assets, and human-in-the-loop handoff points for AI-driven procurement assistance.

  • Testing & Evaluation: Conduct accuracy, clarity, trustworthiness, and safety testing on AI-enabled user experiences and Copilot workflows.

  • Stakeholder Feedback & Demos: Synthesize pilot participant feedback and prepare concise briefing materials, demos, and presentations for product teams and international stakeholders.

Candidate Qualifications & Eligibility Criteria

Educational Status

  • Currently enrolled final-year Undergraduate, Master’s, or Ph.D. student.

  • Eligible Disciplines: Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Human-Centered Design, Product Management, Business, Public Policy, International Development, or related quantitative/analytical fields.

Core Competencies & Experience

Category Skill & Capability Requirements
AI Tooling & Experience Practical familiarity with platforms like Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or custom LLM frameworks; prompt design and AI evaluation skills are advantageous.
Analytical & Design Capabilities Strong ability to translate complex technology concepts into clear user stories, wireframes, prompt structures, and strategic recommendations.
Responsible AI & Mindset Commitment to data privacy, confidentiality, and human-centered design principles; comfort operating across technical (ITSFD engineering) and non-technical (procurement specialists, borrowers) teams.
WBG Core Culture Fit Strong alignment with Sense of Urgency, Thoughtful Risk-Taking, and Empowerment & Accountability.

Selection Workflow & Evaluation Pipeline

[Online Application & Application Limit Check (Max 3)] ➔ [Eligibility & Academic Screening] ➔ [AI Product & Prompt Scenario Interview] ➔ [Final Selection & Placement]

  1. Application Submission: Submit online profile before August 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM UTC (ensuring total applications across WBG Pioneer do not exceed 3).

  2. Profile & Screening: Verification of degree status, citizenship eligibility (member country national), and relevant AI product/design background.

  3. Technical Interview Loop: Scenario-based evaluation covering agentic workflow design, prompt evaluation methods, user journey mapping, and STEP platform understanding.

  4. Final Placement: Match candidate location preferences (D.C., Chennai, or Sofia) with ITSFD team requirements.

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