Digital Forensics Lab Intern: Investigations & Analytics

WBG Pioneer - Digital Forensic Lab Intern

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.

As part of the World Bank Group (WB), the Integrity Vice Presidency (INT) shares in the WB’s overall mission in alleviating poverty and achieving a shared and sustainable prosperity in client countries. INT’s fundamental role within the WB is to help detect, prevent, and deter fraud and corruption in the use of the WB’s financial resources, so that those resources are used effectively to benefit the poor people that they are intended to reach.

The Forensic Services Unit (FSU) supports INT’s fraud and corruption investigations, forensic reviews, and integrity risk mitigation across WBG‑funded operations, Bank Group staff matters, vendors, and client‑country contexts. FSU combines financial, technology (digital forensic and fraud analytics) and investigative skills for broader preventive and advisory work, including diagnosing vulnerabilities, quantifying losses, strengthening financial management and procurement controls. FSU also provides capacity building, knowledge sharing, external engagement, internal FSU strategy/reporting, and the use of forensic technologies such as digital forensics, eDiscovery, fraud analytics, AI/GenAI, blockchain, and cryptocurrency tools, while maintaining strong working relationships across INT, the Bank Group, development partners, and client countries.

The Digital Forensic Intern will support Digital Forensics Lab Specialists in the identification, forensic acquisition, triage, preservation, processing, and organization of digital evidence and data. The intern will assist with the use of digital forensic and eDiscovery tools, including uploading, processing, and preparing data for review under the supervision of DF Lab Specialists. The role requires adherence to applicable global, WBG, INT, and VPU standards for evidence handling, data collection, processing, storage, retention, and confidentiality throughout the evidence lifecycle.

The intern will also support the management and maintenance of DF Lab assets, including hardware and software inventory, evidence storage, archive organization, and general lab readiness. Additional duties may be assigned based on operational needs.

• Enrollment in, or recent completion of, a Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related discipline.
• Relevant technical certifications or training are desirable, including EnCE, CFCE, GCFA, GCFE, CEH, Cellebrite, Magnet AXIOM, Relativity Certified Administrator, or other digital forensics/eDiscovery certifications.
• Foundational knowledge of digital forensics, digital evidence handling, the eDiscovery lifecycle (EDRM), cryptography/encryption, operating systems, networking, and basic data security principles. Basic familiarity with Windows, Linux, and macOS environments, including file systems, user artifacts, and basic scripting or command-line usage.
• Exposure to digital forensic or eDiscovery tools such as EnCase, FTK, Magnet AXIOM, Oxygen, Cellebrite, Intella, Relativity One, or comparable platforms is desirable.
• Interest in researching emerging technologies relevant to investigations, including AI/GenAI, blockchain, cryptocurrency, cloud platforms, mobile devices, and collaboration tools.
• Strong analytical, research, documentation, and problem‑solving skills, with attention to accuracy, confidentiality, and defensible handling of information. Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document technical steps clearly and to escalations.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse, team‑based environment and demonstrate professionalism,…