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The World Bank Group Young Professionals Program (YPP) 2025 Open Applications

World Bank Group Young Professionals Program

Applications are now open for the 2025 World Bank Group Young Professionals Program (YPP). The World Bank is looking for prospective Young Professionals (YPs) to join us from around the world with diverse backgrounds, exceptional technical skills, outstanding leadership potential, and a demonstrated commitment to WBG mission and values.

YPs join the World Bank Group as Technical Specialists, Economists, and Associate Investment Officers on an initial five-year term contract, renewable based on performance. During their first two years, they have the unique opportunity to deepen their knowledge and experience through rotational assignments across the World Bank Group.

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Additionally, YPs take part in a structured learning and talent development journey through our YP Academy. Key elements include technical and operations training, language programs, negotiation and business skills, and leadership development. YPs also receive one-on-one coaching, connect with mentors, and engage in strategy-focused dialogues with senior leaders.

Eligibility Requirements

Date of birth on or after October 1, 1992.
Nationality of a World Bank Group member country as demonstrated by your officially issued passport or equivalent document.

Over four (4) years of full-time work experience following successful completion of undergraduate studies (doctoral studies and internships in relevant areas may count towards work experience).

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Completion of a masters-level degree or equivalent in a relevant field, or a higher qualification in a relevant field, before September 1, 2025. If you are pursuing a doctorate, full-time doctoral research studies in a relevant field at an accredited institution may count towards the required work experience, and the degree must be substantially complete with all the written work submitted before 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.

How to Apply:

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The application requires you to select a work program that best matches your expertise and experience.
YPs typically join as Associate Investment Officers (IFC), Underwriters/Economists/Technical Specialists (MIGA), and/or Technical Specialists/Economists (IBRD).

To support your selection, you will be required to demonstrate your technical expertise and experience (technical depth), ability to work across the World Bank Group and a variety of sectors (technical breadth), and strong leadership potential. Before you begin your application, carefully consider the area you will choose and be prepared to support your selection through your submitted responses and application materials
For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the World Bank Group Young Professionals Program (YPP)

Application Deadline: September 30, 2024

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