WRI Brasil is hiring a Project Intern for the PMO (Project Management Office) of its Forests and Land Use Programme in São Paulo. It is a paid, part time internship on a hybrid (Office Flex) model, with a bolsa auxílio alongside transport and meal allowances, and it is open to students currently enrolled in International Relations, Accounting, Law, Financial Management or related areas. Applications close on 27 October 2026. At Youth Works Hub, we read the vacancy in full and set out every task, requirement and benefit below.
The Vacancy in Short
📌 Position: Project Intern (Estágio em Projetos)
🌳 Programme: Forests and Land Use (Florestas e Uso da Terra)
📍 Location: São Paulo/SP, Brazil
🔀 Work arrangement: Office Flex (Hybrid)
⏱️ Work schedule: part time, with a bolsa auxílio tied to a weekly number of hours
🔖 Job Requisition ID: 2026-JR100506
⏳ Application deadline: 27 October 2026
The Programme Behind the Role
The Forests and Land Use Programme works so that the conservation and the recovery of native vegetation become central elements in the economic, social and environmental plans of cities, states and of Brazil.
That is the programme this internship belongs to, and its own page is linked in the Links section at the end of this post.
What the PMO Does and Where You Fit In
In this position you will work in the area of the PMO (Project Management Office), supporting the technical team of the Forests, Food Systems and Land Use Programme.
Your contribution covers three kinds of activity:
🗂️ Project management activities
🏛️ Administrative activities
💶 Financial activities
The Three Fronts the PMO Works On
The PMO operates on three work fronts:
📐 Programmatic
📑 Administrative
🧾 Financial
Working across those fronts is what gives the intern practical experience in planning, monitoring and organising projects inside the programme.
Alignment and Status Meetings
🤝 Supporting the alignment and status meetings of the projects
🖥️ Helping to prepare the first version of the presentation for the project status meetings
Work Plans and Progress Tracking in Asana
📝 Supporting the first version of the project work plan on the Asana platform
📈 Supporting the follow-up of the update progress of the projects in Asana
Developing New Programmatic Processes
🧩 Supporting the creation and development of new processes related to the programmatic front
Internal Payment Requests and Fiscal Documents
💳 Following up and preparing the internal payment requests
🔍 Checking fiscal documents and forwarding them to the area responsible for carrying out the payment
Keeping the Internal Expense Controls Updated
The vacancy names the exact places where expense information is kept:
📊 The Excel spreadsheet
💻 The WorkDay system
🗃️ Expense tracking in Asana
Helping to update expense information across those internal controls is one of the listed tasks.
The Monthly Expense Closing
🗓️ Supporting the monthly closing of expenses for the projects of the Forests Programme
First Drafts of Service and Consultancy Contracts
📄 Supporting the preparation of the first version of service provision or technical consultancy contracts
📦 Checking the document package of the suppliers
Document Management for Project and Institutional Folders
📁 Supporting the management of documents in the project folders and the institutional folders of the Programme
Expense Reports for Management and the Board
🧮 Supporting the preparation of the Expenses Report of the management and the board
📨 Supporting other demands from those leadership levels
Who the Vacancy Is For
The requirement is higher education in progress (ensino superior em andamento) in one of these fields:
🌐 International Relations
🧾 Accounting
⚖️ Law
💼 Financial Management
📚 Or related areas
The Experience Listed as Desirable
Previous experience is desirable, not required. The vacancy names:
🔬 Academic research
🧪 Iniciação científica (undergraduate research programmes)
📖 Monitorias (teaching assistant roles)
🏫 Participation in university extension projects
🎓 Participation in student organisations
The Technical Competencies Asked For
💶 Financial Management
📐 Project Management
🧾 General Accounting
📝 Preparation of technical reports
🗂️ Project management tool: ASANA
The Behavioural Competencies WRI Names
🔄 Adaptability
⏰ Meeting deadlines
🔎 Organisation and attention to detail
🤝 Collaboration and teamwork
The Bolsa Auxílio: What Is Paid
The vacancy lists a bolsa auxílio (internship grant) for a weekly number of hours. The hours figure is left blank in the posting, so the amount and the weekly load are not stated, and the work schedule field simply says part time.
The bolsa auxílio is paid by WRI itself and not through an EU mobility programme, and our guide on the difference between an employer paid internship and a funded traineeship sets out how each of the two works.
The Rest of the Benefits Package
Alongside the bolsa auxílio, the vacancy lists:
🏠 A hybrid model
🚌 Transport allowance (auxílio transporte)
🍽️ Meal and food allowance on a flexible card (vale refeição/alimentação)
🎁 A 13th bolsa auxílio, proportional to the month of admission
💚 A Quality of Life Programme (Programa de Qualidade de Vida)
📈 An Internship Development Programme (Programa de Desenvolvimento de Estágio)
🎂 A birthday day off
🛡️ Life insurance
🎄 A recess between Christmas and New Year
Part Time Hours and the Office Flex Model
⏱️ The work schedule is listed as part time
🔀 The work arrangement is Office Flex (Hybrid)
🤝 WRI also lists a commitment to a hybrid work model among what it offers
Based in São Paulo
The placement is in São Paulo/SP, Brazil, and the work arrangement is Office Flex (Hybrid).
How to Apply
📅 Apply by 27 October 2026 if you meet the requirements of the vacancy
🌐 Apply exclusively through the WRI Brasil careers channel (Trabalhe Conosco), linked at the end of this post
⚠️ Only applications submitted through that channel will be considered in the selection process
⏳ WRI states that applications may close earlier if a large volume of applications from qualified candidates is received
The Global Network Side of the Offer
WRI describes what it offers beyond the tasks:
🌍 Access to WRI's global network, with the chance to exchange ideas and learn from dedicated colleagues working in Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the United States
🚀 The chance to make an impact and develop your career in a mission driven organisation, with access to a range of learning and training opportunities
🤲 A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the centre of its work
🗣️ The opportunity to take part in different working groups and affinity groups that shape the future of WRI
🏢 A commitment to a hybrid work model
World Resources Institute: The Organisation Behind the Vacancy
The World Resources Institute works to improve people's lives, protect and restore nature and stabilise the climate.
As an independent research organisation, it uses its data, experience and global reach to influence policy and catalyse change in systems such as:
🍲 Food
🌱 Land and water
⚡ Energy
🏙️ Cities
The Mission and the Five Shared Values
WRI's mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth's environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.
The values it describes as shared ideals that unite the organisation are:
💙 Care
🎯 Impact
🧭 Independence
⚖️ Integrity
🤝 Partnership
Equal Opportunity and the Culture WRI Describes
WRI states that it is committed to promoting gender and social equality for human wellbeing as part of its mission, including equal opportunity in employment.
All qualified candidates will be considered regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, nationality, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical disability or specific need. WRI also describes itself as an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a diverse workplace.
Pay Transparency, Local Law and Your Data
💬 WRI says it is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and maintains an environment where pay transparency is encouraged
📜 It states that it complies with local laws in all employment related activities, including compensation, pay transparency and pay equity
🔐 For how your personal data is processed, the vacancy points to the WRI privacy policy, linked at the end of this post
Accessibility Support and the HR Contact
If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation, or you are having difficulty using the website to apply for employment, WRI asks you to contact its Human Resources department by phone or email. Both are given in the Links section, and that address is for accessibility and technical problems only, not for sending your application.
How Applications Are Reviewed
WRI states that its Human Resources team carefully reviews all applications. You can find more placements like this one in the Internship category on Youth Works Hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Project Intern do at WRI Brasil?
The intern works in the PMO (Project Management Office), supporting the technical team of the Forests, Food Systems and Land Use Programme. The work covers project management, administrative and financial activities, from status meetings and Asana work plans to payment requests, expense controls and contract drafts.
Which programme is this internship part of?
The vacancy is in the Forests and Land Use Programme (Florestas e Uso da Terra), and the role description refers to the technical team of the Forests, Food Systems and Land Use Programme.
What are the three fronts of the PMO?
The PMO works on three fronts: Programmatic, Administrative and Financial. Covering all three is what gives the intern practical experience in planning, monitoring and organising projects.
Who can apply for this internship?
The requirement is higher education in progress in International Relations, Accounting, Law, Financial Management or related areas.
Do I need previous work experience?
No. Previous experience in academic research, iniciação científica, monitorias, university extension projects or student organisations is listed as desirable, not as a requirement.
Is the internship paid?
Yes. The vacancy lists a bolsa auxílio for a weekly number of hours, plus a transport allowance, a meal and food allowance on a flexible card, and a 13th bolsa auxílio proportional to the month of admission. The amount of the bolsa auxílio is not stated in the posting.
How many hours per week is the internship?
The posting leaves the hours figure blank in the benefits line, so the weekly load is not stated. The work schedule field says part time.
Is the internship remote?
No. The work arrangement is Office Flex (Hybrid) and the placement is based in São Paulo/SP.
Which software should I know?
Asana is named as the project management tool for the role. The expense controls also run on an Excel spreadsheet and the WorkDay system.
Which benefits come with the internship?
A hybrid model, transport allowance, meal and food allowance on a flexible card, a 13th bolsa auxílio proportional to the month of admission, a Quality of Life Programme, an Internship Development Programme, a birthday day off, life insurance and a recess between Christmas and New Year.
Do I need to speak Portuguese?
The vacancy does not state a language requirement. The posting itself is written in Portuguese and the placement is based in São Paulo.
Does the posting set a nationality requirement?
No nationality requirement is listed in the vacancy.
Can the application close before the deadline?
Yes. WRI states that applications may close earlier if a large volume of applications from qualified candidates is received.
Is the recruiter email the place to send my application?
No. The vacancy says applications are considered only through the WRI Brasil careers channel. The Human Resources email and phone number are given for accommodation requests and for difficulty using the website.
What is the Job Requisition ID for this vacancy?
The Job Requisition ID is 2026-JR100506. It is the reference that identifies this vacancy in the WRI careers portal.
Deadline
⏳ 27 October 2026
Links
📝 Online application (WRI careers portal): https://wri.wd501.myworkdayjobs.com/WRI/job/Project-Intern_2026-JR100506/apply
🏢 WRI Brasil careers channel (Trabalhe Conosco): https://www.wribrasil.org.br/trabalhe-conosco
📰 Vacancy page: https://www.wri.org/careers/jobs/project-intern-2026-jr100506
🌳 Forests and Land Use Programme (WRI Brasil): https://www.wribrasil.org.br/florestas
🔐 WRI privacy policy: https://www.wri.org/about/privacy-policy
♿ Accommodation requests or difficulty using the website (WRI Human Resources, not for applications): recruiter@wri.org · +1 (202) 729-7851
