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, IFCandMIGA. We are looking for applicants who demonstrate a passion for international development, a graduate education, relevant professional experience, and the potential to grow into impactful leadership roles across our institutions.

ELIGIBILITY

To be considered for the WBG YPP, applicants must:

• Be born on or after October 1, 1988
• 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**

*Graduate degree requirements:

For WB placement: Complete a relevant graduate degree by June 30, 2020 or a PhD before September 2021

For IFC & MIGA placement: Complete a relevant graduate degree before September 2021

**Professional experience requirements:

For WB 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.

• Be fluent in English

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

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

APPLICATION

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

• Resume/CV
• Academic Credentials*
• 2 Short Essays 
• Short Summary of Thesis or Dissertation (World Bank candidates only)
• 3 Professional or Academic Recommendations**

Short Essays

Question 1 In 500 words or less, please tell us what inspires you to work at the World Bank Group and why you would be a good fit for the WBG YPP. You may incorporate your personal and professional experience (area of expertise, region or sector) in your answer.

Question 2 In 500 words or less, please share your thoughts on the value of the new World Bank Group Young Professionals Program and why joint WBG solutions (public, public-private & private) to development challenges are so important.

OFFICIAL LINK

https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers/programs-and-internships/young-professionals-program#3