The World Bank Group Young Professionals Program

The World Bank Group Young Professionals Program (YPP) is a starting point for an exciting career at the World Bank Group. Young Professionals are recruited from around the world with various academic and professional backgrounds relevant to the World Bank (WBG), IFCand MIGA. WBG is looking for applicants who demonstrate a passion for international development, graduate education, relevant professional experience, and the potential to grow into impactful leadership roles across our institutions. The application deadline is July 15, 2022

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.

Eligibility Requirements

Interested persons must meet the requirements below:

Be born on or after October 1, 1990
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
Must be nationals of WBG member countries or countries of operations.

Other Requirements

Graduate degree requirements

Below are the graduate degree requirements:

World Bank placement: You must complete a relevant master’s degree by September 2022 or PhD before September 2023. Fields of study should be related to a World Bank Business Area.
IFC & MIGA placement: You must complete a relevant graduate degree by September 2023. Fields of study should be related to an IFC or MIGA Business Area, including but not limited to a Master’s of Business Administration (or equivalent), Economics, Finance, International Relations, Science and Engineering.

Professional experience requirements

Below are the professional experience requirements:

For World Bank placement: Demonstrate 3+ years of relevant experience, or the equivalent in continued study at the doctoral level.
For IFC & MIGA placement: Demonstrate4+ years of relevant experience in finance, political risk insurance and credit enhancement, project/program development, economic development and/or consulting. Certifications such as the CFA are a plus.

Additional Considerations

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

How to apply for the World Bank Group Young Professionals Program

Applications are open June 15 – July 15 for all profiles and from August 15 – September 30 for IFC and MIGA profiles only.

You must complete your applications by 11:59 PM UTC on the last day of the application period. On the application, candidates must select the institution that they believe best aligns with their skillset (the World Bank, IFC or MIGA). WBG will not review duplicate applications.

Application Checklist

Below are the application checklist

Resume/CV
Academic Credentials*
1 Short Essay
Short Summary of Thesis or Dissertation (World Bank candidates, only if applicable)
3 Professional or Academic Recommendations**

Short Essay Question

Please answer the following (in 750 words or 4,500 characters or less):

Given the current global context, how can the World Bank Group help our country clients support and reach a green, resilient and inclusive development? Please include rebuilding on progress lost on the WBG’s twin goals over the past few years, as it relates to your area of work.

For more information on the program and the application process, visit WBG Young Professionals Program’s website.

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