World Bank Young (WBG) Professionals Program 2022 Schedule

World Bank Young (WBG) Professionals Program. Be informed that the World Bank Young Professionals Program Portal for all Interested candidates. World Bank Young Professionals Program is currently onsale for all eligible Applicant who may wish to apply for the ongoing application process.

The requirements and qualifications for applying for the on going Applicant should have been World Bank Young Professionals Program.

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How to Apply for World Bank Young Professionals Program

World Bank Young Professionals Program Compensation and Benefits

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.

World Bank Young Professionals Program Eligibility

Young Professionals are recruited from around the world. They welcome all qualified individuals from diverse professional, academic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.

To be considered for the WBG YPP, applicants must:

Be born on or after October 1, 1989
Have a graduate degree: master’s or doctoral degree*
For World Bank placement: Complete a relevant master’s degree by July 15, 2021, or PhD before September 2022. Fields of study should be related to a World Bank Business Area.
For IFC & MIGA placement: Complete a relevant graduate degree before September 12, 2022. Fields of study should be related to an IFC or MIGA Business Area, including but not limited to a Master’s of Business Administration (or equivalent), Economics, Finance, International Relations, Science and Engineering.

World Bank Young Professionals Program Features

Professional Experience: YPs are full-time employees, making significant contributions to their respective unit’s work program, while building networks and knowledge across the Bank Group through the YPP. They often join field missions, where they work on the frontlines of WBG operations, learning key aspects of their work and directly engaging with their clients.

Leadership Development: Through the WBG YPP curriculum, YPs develop the foundational knowledge to contribute to their business and the competencies to lead. Activities range from leadership and professional development workshops to networking, mentorship and conversations with WBG leadership.

Additional Qualifications

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