Applications call for World Bank Group Young Professionals Program 2020

The World Bank and IFC have merged their respective Young Professionals Programs into one World Bank Group Young Professionals Program (WBG YPP).

Call for application

The new program is now accepting applications on behalf of three institutions (the World Bank, IFC, and MIGA).  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. World Bank Group welcomes all qualified individuals from diverse professional, academic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.

World Bank Group Young Professionals Program

The WBG YPP is a two-year leadership development program at the start of a five-year employment contract with the World Bank, IFC or MIGA. Young Professionals (YPs) start the program in Washington, DC, where they engage in intensive training—on-the-job and in the classroom—learning the fundamentals of leadership and development operations across institutions, and how to identify opportunities for joint impact.

Eligibilities 

In order to be eligible for World Bank Group Young Professionals Program, candidates must

• Be born on or after October 1, 1988.
• Have a master’s or doctoral degree.
• Specialize in a field relevant to YPP Business Areas.
• Demonstrate relevant professional experience or continued study at the doctoral level.
• Be fluent in English.

Qualifications

To be competitive, applicants should additionally

• Display a commitment and passion for international development.
• Possess outstanding academic credentials.
• Exhibit excellent client engagement, communication and team leadership skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge of relevant sector trends.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Work experience in emerging markets or developing countries
• Full proficiency in one of the following official WBG languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.

Benefits 

The WBG YPP offers Young Professionals a unique opportunity to work on the frontlines of international development. Candidates should be willing to relocate to field-based assignments, especially those supporting client countries experiencing Fragility, Conflict and Violence (FCV) and other challenging environments.

Application Materials 

• Resume/CV
• Academic Credentials (Diploma, Degree Completion Letter, Proof of Enrollment w/ Expected Graduation Date or Transcript)
• Short Essays
• Short Summary of Thesis or Dissertation (World Bank candidates only)
• Professional or Academic Recommendations (Recommendations will be requested via email during the eligibility screening stage)

Essay

Candidates must also write two essays on the following topics

• Topic 1: In 500 words or less, please tell us what inspires you to work at the World Bank Group and why you would be a good fit for the WBG YPP. You may incorporate your personal and professional experience (area of expertise, region or sector) in your answer.
• Topic 2: In 500 words or less, please share your thoughts on the value of the new World Bank Group Young Professionals Program and why joint WBG solutions (public, public-private & private) to development challenges are so important.

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