The World Bank Group Young Professionals Program. commitment to the WBG mission and values are sought after by the World Bank. The 2025 World Bank Group Young Professionals Program (YPP) is currently accepting applications. Prospective Young Professionals (YPs) with a variety of backgrounds, great technical abilities, exceptional leadership potential, and a proven.

About The World Bank Group Young Professionals Program

YPs begin a five-year term contract that is renewable based on performance when they join the World Bank Group as Technical Specialists, Economists, and Associate Investment Officers. Through rotating assignments across the World Bank Group, they have the exceptional chance to expand their knowledge and experience during their first two years.

Through our YP Academy, YPs also participate in an organized learning and talent development journey. Technical and operational training, language courses, business and negotiating skills, and leadership development are important components. Moreover, YPs connect with mentors, receive one-on-one coaching, and have strategy-focused conversations with senior leaders.

Opportunity Details 

• Date Published: September 02, 2024
• Category: Training
• Sponsor organization: World bank

Benefits of The World Bank Group Young Professionals Program

You are welcome to apply to join our team if you’re seeking an unmatched opportunity to learn, develop, lead, and make a significant difference in the world by eradicating poverty on a habitable planet.

The World Bank Group Young Professionals Program (YPP) Requirements

• Born on October 1, 1992, or later.
• Nationality of a nation that is a member of the World Bank Group, as attested to by a valid passport or other comparable document.
• After successfully completing undergraduate studies, more than four (4) years of full-time work experience (doctoral studies and internships in relevant areas may count towards work experience).
• Obtaining a higher qualification in a relevant field or a master’s degree or its equivalent before September 1, 2025.
• In the case of doctoral studies, full-time research studies in a pertinent field at an approved university may be applied toward the necessary work experience.
• The degree must be substantially finished, with all coursework due by September 1, 2025.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English language (fluency in other languages might be advantageous to your application).
• You are not a World Bank Group staff member nor are you precluded to apply or join the program by the employment eligibility policy from the time of application to the Young Professionals Program.

Application Date and Process

• The application portal opens on September 1, 2024 and closes on September 30, 2024 at 11:59 UTC (late applications will not be considered).
• Please have the following ready to upload at the time of your application:
  • Your CV/resume (ideally 1 page and no longer than 2 pages)
  • Passport photo page to help confirm your birth date and primary nationality
  • Transcript(s) or enrollment letter(s) to confirm your post-graduate educational degrees and (expected) completion dates
  • Two references from persons, to whom you are not related, who have known you well in a professional capacity for at least one year, and are familiar with your qualifications and recent professional and academic experience and accomplishments. If you are currently employed, including your current employer as a reference is not mandatory. If you are currently engaged in doctoral research, including your faculty advisor/supervisor reference is recommended.
  • Make sure your application demonstrates how your demonstrated skills, education, and experience support the work program you have chosen.
    It is anticipated that selected applicants will receive invitations for evaluations and interviews in December 2024–January 2025.

• Application Deadline

  30 September, 2024

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