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Young Professionals Program

World Bank

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Business Administration

Addis Ababa

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1 Position

2023-08-18

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2023-07-31

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World Bank Vacancy For Fresh Graduates - Young Professionals Program

The WBG 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, IFCand MIGA. We are 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 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.

Position: Young Professionals Program – (WBG YPP)

To be considered for the WBG YPP, applicants must: 

  • Be born on or after October 1, 1991

  • 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

  • The Bank’s Group recruitment policy is to hire staff of the highest caliber, on as wide a geographical basis as possible, with preference to nationals of WBG member countries or countries of operations.

Graduate degree requirements:

For World Bank & MIGA placement: Complete a relevant master’s degree by September 2023 or PhD before September 2024. Fields of study should be related to a World Bank or MIGA Business Area.

For IFC placement: Complete a relevant graduate degree by September 2024.  Fields of study should be related to an IFC 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:

For World Bank & MIGA placement: Demonstrate 3+ years of relevant experience, or the equivalent in continued study at the doctoral level.

For IFC placement: Demonstrate 4+ years of relevant experience in finance, project/program development, economic development and/or consulting. Certifications such as the CFA are a plus.

Applications are open July 3 – July 31 for all profiles and from August 15 – September 30 for IFC profiles only.

How to Apply:

Note: Before applying, ensure that you meet all eligibility requirements and have reviewed the application checklist below, for required material. Applications must be completed by 11:59 PM UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) 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). Duplicate applications will not be reviewed and will not increase one’s chances of selection.

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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**

*Diploma, Degree Completion Letter, Proof of Enrollment with Expected Graduation Date or Transcript.

**Recommendations will be requested via email during the eligibility screening stage.

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