The World Bank Group Young Professionals Programme is a 2-year leadership development programme at the start of a 5-year employment contract with the World Bank, IFC or MIGA. Young Professionals (YPs) start the programme in Washington, DC, where they engage in intensive training on-the-job and in the classroom.
The Programme is designed for highly qualified and motivated individuals skilled in areas relevant to the World Bank Group’s operations such as economics, finance, education, public health, social sciences, engineering, urban planning, agriculture, natural resource and others; as well as to WBG corporate areas such as communications, information technology, human resources and corporate finance.
Eligibility
- Be born on or after the 1st October 1992
- Have a master’s or doctoral degree
- Specialize in a field relevant to YPP Priority Areas
- Demonstrate relevant professional experience or continued study at the doctoral level
- Be fluent in English
How to apply
Attach:
- CV
- Academic Credentials
- Answer 2 essay prompts
- Short Summary of Thesis or Dissertation (World Bank candidates, only if applicable)
- 3 Professional or Academic Recommendations
Compensation
YPs receive a salary and benefits package, including health, life, and accident insurance, a pension plan, and possible relocation and mobility benefits.
Deadline
30 September 2024 at 11:59 PM UTC for IFC profiles only.
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