Applications are currently invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for World Bank Young Professionals Program. This program is available for applicants who demonstrate a passion for international development.
The WBG YPP is a starting point for an exciting career at the World Bank Group. Young Professionals are recruited from around the world with various academic and professional backgrounds relevant to the World Bank, IFC and MIGA.
SUMMARY:
- Company/Organisation: World Bank Group
- Program Type: Career Development Program
- Program Duration: Not stated
- Available Slots: Several
- Basic Qualifications: Diploma, First Degree, Masters & PhD
- Nationality: All Nationalities
Also Apply: UN Young Professionals Program 2025
World Bank Young Professionals Program | DETAILS
The World Bank and IFC have merged their respective Young Professionals Programs into one World Bank Group Young Professionals Program (WBG YPP).
The new program is now accepting applications on behalf of International Finance Corporation(IFC). Building on the rich legacy of its predecessor programs, the WBG YPP will recruit and develop future leaders to collaborate effectively across our institutions on joint WBG solutions to development challenges.
Young Professionals are recruited from around the world, with preference to nationals of WBG member countries and countries of operations. We welcome all qualified individuals from diverse professional, academic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for World Bank Young Professionals Program for Young Graduates, applicants are expected to meet the following conditions:
- Date of birth on or after October 1, 1992 (this age requirement cannot be waived).
- Nationality/ies of a World Bank Group member country as demonstrated by your officially issued passport or equivalent document.
- At least four (4) years of full-time work experience following successful completion of undergraduate studies (time spent in doctoral research studies, as well as part-time experience and internships in relevant areas may count towards the total work experience required).
- Completion of a masters-level degree or equivalent and/or a higher qualification in a relevant field before September 1, 2025. If you are pursuing a doctorate, full-time doctoral research studies in a relevant field at an accredited institution may count towards the required work experience, and the degree must be substantially complete with all the written work submitted before September 1, 2025.
- Excellent command of spoken and written English language (fluency in other languages might be advantageous to your application).
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested and eligible applicants for the World Bank Young Professionals Program should ensure that they meet all eligibility requirements and have reviewed the application requirements before proceeding to apply online for this program.
Application Requirements:
Applicants will be required to submit the following documents:
- Resume/CV
- Passport page (or equivalent only if you do not currently hold an official passport) that helps confirm your birth date and primary nationality.
- Transcript(s) and/or enrollment letter(s) to confirm postgraduate educational degrees.
- Two (2) references from persons who know you well in a professional capacity.
Application Deadline: September 30, 2024