World Bank Group Young Professionals Program

Event Date: From 30 September, 2024
Venue: All World Bank Group member countries,
Event Provider: World Bank Group

The Young Professionals Program (YPP) at the World Bank Group offers a competitive and rewarding opportunity for individuals with diverse backgrounds, technical skills, and leadership potential. YPs work as Technical Specialists, Economists, and Associate Investment Officers on a five-year term, with rotational assignments and structured learning through the YP Academy. They receive training, coaching, and mentorship, contributing to global development challenges. The program fosters a strong professional network and prepares YPs for senior roles in international development.

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for the World Bank Group Young Professionals Program are:

Applicants must be born on or after October 1, 1992, and hold nationality from a World Bank Group member country.
They need a master’s degree or higher in a relevant field, completed before September 1, 2025, and over four years of full-time work experience.
Proficiency in English is required, and they must not be current World Bank Group staff members.

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Benefits

The benefits of the World Bank Group Young Professionals Program are:

YPs receive a five-year term contract with rotational assignments across the World Bank Group.
They participate in the YP Academy, which offers technical and operations training, language programs, and leadership development.
YPs benefit from one-on-one coaching, mentorship, and strategy-focused dialogues with senior leaders.