Are you a recent graduate? Do you have passion for and commitment to helping others? Are you looking for solid, two-year entry-level work experience in a multicultural environment? If so, you may be interested in the World Bank’s JPA program. ​ World Bank Group calls applications for Junior Professional Associates (JPA) Program.

Moreover, the Junior Professional Associate (JPA) program is a unique opportunity to gain entry-level professional experience and first-hand exposure to the challenges – and rewards – of international development.

Summary

In your JPA assignment, you’ll use your strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, your knowledge of technology and your research abilities – working with more senior colleagues and project teams in their work both in operations and in corporate functions. You’ll have an opportunity to hone your skills and acquire new ones while gaining first-hand exposure to the challenges of reducing poverty and boosting shared prosperity. Your experience as a JPA may be used as a stepping stone to a career in government, consulting, the private sector, academia or other development agencies. ​

Benefits

World Bank Junior Professional Associates Program will provide you with the opportunity to gain entry-level professional experience in a premier development institution, on a two-year, non-renewable Extended Term Consultant (ETC) contract with benefits. ​

Eligibility Criteria ​

The following are necessary in order to be eligible for World Bank Junior Professional Associates (JPA) Program ​

• Be 28 years of age or younger on your first day of service​.
• Hold the equivalent of a Bachelor’s degree and also be fluent in English​.
• Furthermore, one or more of the Bank’s working languages is a plus: Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. ​

How to apply? ​

Interested candidates may apply online. (Please take care to provide required information where indicated). Please note that applications will be kept active in our database for a period of six months. Should you still be interested in JPA program after six months, you will need to re-apply. Only those identified for an assignment will be contacted to discuss their interest and availability. Candidates are selected by the hiring manager on a highly competitive basis.​

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