If you are looking for an opportunity to start an exciting career at the World Bank Group, The Young Professionals Program (YPP) is a unique opportunity for young talents who have both passion for international development and the leadership potential to grow in fascinating top technical and managerial roles in the World Bank Group (WBG).
The program is designed for highly qualified and motivated individuals skilled in areas relevant to WBG technical/operations such as economics, finance, education, public health, social sciences, engineering, urban planning, agriculture, natural resources, and others.
To be competitive for this highly selective program, candidates need to demonstrate a commitment to development, proven academic success, professional achievement, and leadership capability.
What You Need To Know About The World Bank Young Professionals Program 2022
Every year, around 45 applicants are accepted into the program. Young Professionals are offered a five-year renewable term contract, spend 24 months in a structured development program, and enjoy a variety of benefits and opportunities.
LEVEL / FIELD OF STUDY
This opportunity is open to young professionals who have the vision of working with the world bank group.
HOST NATIONALITY:
USA and France.
ELIGIBILITY NATIONALITY:
This opportunity is open to all nationalities
Value
World Bank Young Professionals Program Eligibility
Minimum Requirements
The following are the minimum requirements to be eligible for the Young Professionals Program.
- Citizenship of a member country of the World Bank Group
- Be born on or after October 1, 1986
- A Ph.D. or Master’s degree and relevant work experience
Fluency in English - Full proficiency in one or more of the WBG’s working languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish
- Specialization in a field relevant to the WBG Technical/Operations such as economics, finance, education, public health, social sciences, engineering, urban planning, agriculture, natural resources, and others
- At least three years of relevant professional experience related to the development or continued academic study at the doctoral level
Additional Qualifications
To be competitive for the limited number of positions, a combination of the following credentials is highly desirable:
- Display a commitment and passion for international development
- Possess outstanding academic credentials
- Exhibit excellent client engagement and team leadership skills
- Have international development country experience
