Environmental & Sustainability Jobs in Beijing, China (Now Hiring) — 39 open — Page 2

Description

WBG Pioneers, the World Bank Group’s Internship Program, offers undergraduate and postgraduate students a high impact learning experience at the heart of global development. Participants gain hands on experience in a diverse and dynamic environment, contribute fresh perspectives and innovative ideas, and connect with international professionals working to end poverty on a livable planet.

• Support research, data collection, and analytical work on China’s transport sector, including asset management, urban mobility, logistics and connectivity, transport decarbonization, active mobility, public transport, green shipping transition for maritime and inland waterways, climate-resilient infrastructure, and transport-related taxation and revenue, and innovative financing and private sector mobilization.
• Contribute to the preparation of short briefing notes, presentation materials, technical summaries, literature reviews, and knowledge products for World Bank internal use and client-facing activities.
• Support the organization and documentation of expert interviews, workshops, missions, study visits, and knowledge exchange events, including agenda preparation, participant materials, meeting notes, and follow-up action tracking.
• Conduct targeted analysis of Chinese and international policy, institutional, financing, and implementation practices relevant to sustainable transport and logistics.
• Provide other research, coordination, and operational support as needed by the China Transport Team, including support to advisory and analytical programs, externally funded sustainable transport initiatives, and the development of new transport activities where relevant.

Selection Criteria

• Currently enrolled in a postgraduate master’s or PhD program in transport planning, civil engineering, urban planning, public policy, economics, logistics, data science, environmental studies, development studies, energy related to green fuel for transport, or a closely related field.
• Up to six years of relevant academic, research, internship, or professional experience related to transport, urban development, infrastructure, climate change, logistics, public policy, financing.
• Demonstrated strong interest in sustainable transport, asset management, urban mobility, logistics, transport decarbonization, green shipping transition, active mobility, climate-resilient infrastructure, or international development.
• Preference will be given to candidates with strong technical expertise in one or more priority areas, including green shipping, transport asset management, low carbon urban transport, logistics & connectivity, transport-related taxation and revenue, and innovative financing and private sector mobilization.
• Strong analytical, research, writing, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to synthesize technical, policy, and operational information into concise briefing notes, presentations, and summaries.
• Ability to work with quantitative and qualitative data; familiarity with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and relevant analytical, mapping, statistical, or visualization tools would be an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to leverage World Bank approved AI tools responsibly and effectively to improve research, analysis, drafting, synthesis, and productivity, while maintaining quality control, confidentiality, and sound professional judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Chinese are required, including the ability to review Chinese-language materials and communicate effectively with counterparts and team members.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, self-motivation, and ability to manage multiple tasks independently within tight deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in diverse, multicultural, and team-based environments, with a proactive and collaborative approach.
• Self-driven, excellent problem-solving skills, and can work under limited supervision. 

WBG Culture Attributes:
1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

The World Bank Group values diversity and encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of World Bank Group member countries to apply, regardless of gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.  Sub-Saharan African nationals, Caribbean nationals, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.