Job opportunity at World Bank as a Young Professional


FE Online | Published: June 27, 2022 17:24:41


Job opportunity at World Bank as a Young Professional

The World Bank is a global financial institution that provides loans and financial services to low and middle-income countries. 

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.

Key Features and Benefits:

  • Professional Experience
  • Leadership Development
  • Training on WBG Policies, Products and Operations
  • Global Rotations across WBG
  • Coaching & Mentoring
  • Networking Events
  • Management-supported rotations and job placements
  • The WBG YPP offers 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.

Check the application link for further details.

Eligibility:

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

Check the application link for further details.

Application Requirements:

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

Check the application link for further details.

Application Deadline: 15 July 2022

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