Deadline: June 30, 2020
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, IFC and 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 new program is now accepting applications on behalf of three institutions (the World Bank, IFC and MIGA). Building on the rich legacy of its predecessor programs, the WBG YPP will recruit and develop future leaders to collaborate effectively across our institutions on joint WBG solutions to development challenges.
We welcome all qualified individuals from diverse professional, academic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.
Sub-Saharan African nationals, Caribbean nationals, women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Program Overview:
The WBG YPP is a unique opportunity for young professionals who have both a passion for international development/finance and the potential to grow into impactful leadership roles across the World Bank Group.
Eligibilities:
- Born on or after October 1, 1988
- Master’s or doctoral degree*
- Specialization in a field relevant to YPP Business Areas
- Relevant professional experience or continued study at the doctoral level**
- Fluency in English
- The Banks 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.
- The program is designed for highly qualified and motivated individuals who hold a graduate degree and are skilled in areas relevant to public and private sector development operations. These areas include economics, finance and political risk insurance in emerging markets, education, health, social sciences, infrastructure development, engineering, urban planning, agriculture, natural resource management and others.
Additional Qualifications:
To be competitive, applicants should additionally:
- Display a commitment and passion for international development
- Possess outstanding academic credentials
- Exhibit excellent client engagement and team leadership skills
The following attributes are a plus:
- Work experience in emerging markets or developing countries
- Full proficiency in one of the following official WBG languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.
Compensation and Benefits:
- YPs are offered a competitive salary and benefits package as part of a 5-year term contract.
- Benefits include health, life and accident insurance, a pension plan and possible relocation and mobility benefits depending on WBG guidelines.
Application Process Timeline:
- June 1-30: Applications Open for all profiles
- August 17–September 21: Applications Re-Open for IFC & MIGA profiles only
- July–September: Applicants screened for minimum eligibility requirements
- September–October: Technical review of eligible applicants for shortlisting
- November–December: Shortlist interviews and assessments scheduled
- December–February: Offers extended and decisions announced to all candidates
- September: New WBG YPP cohort joins the World Bank Group
The Interview:
The World Bank Group is closely monitoring COVID-19 developments. To ensure the safety of our current and prospective staff, the 2020 YPP interviews will be conducted virtually.
Additional activities may include:
- An assessment center, where you will be asked to review and discuss documents
- Timed computer-based financial tests
- Applicants who are invited to interview will be provided with more detail as the process moves along.
- Candidates are assessed based on experience, technical expertise, and competencies such as client orientation, leadership and communication.
Please Note: The WBG YPP conducts an inclusive hiring process. To this end, disability accommodations are made available throughout the interview and onboarding process.
How to Apply:
- Resume/CV
- Academic Transcripts*
- 2 Short Essays
- Short Summary of Thesis or Dissertation (World Bank candidates only)
- 3 Professional or Academic Recommendations**
- *Transcripts should display an expected graduation date, if currently enrolled.
- **Recommendations will be requested via email during the eligibility screening stage.
