The World Bank Group Young Professionals Program 2024

• To be considered for the WBG YPP, applicants must:
• Be born on or after October 1, 1991
• 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 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.

Graduate degree requirements:

For World Bank & MIGA placement:

• Complete a relevant master’s degree by September 2023 or PhD before September 2024.
• Fields of study should be related to a World Bank or MIGA Business Area.

For IFC placement:

• Complete a relevant graduate degree by September 2024.
• Fields of study should be related to an IFC Business Area, including but not limited to a Master’s of Business Administration (or equivalent), Economics, Finance, International Relations, Science and Engineering.

Professional experience requirements:

For World Bank & MIGA placement:

• Demonstrate 3+ years of relevant experience, or the equivalent in continued study at the doctoral level.

For IFC placement:

• Demonstrate 4+ years of relevant experience in finance, project/program development, economic development and/or consulting. Certifications such as the CFA are a plus.

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 CHECKLIST

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

*Diploma, Degree Completion Letter, Proof of Enrollment with Expected Graduation Date or Transcript.

**Recommendations will be requested via email during the eligibility screening stage.

• Why would you like to join the World Bank Group Young Professionals Program and what makes you a great candidate for the program? In your response, please also indicate your preference for participating in the program at the World Bank, IFC or MIGA, and why.
• Overlapping crises, such as disease outbreaks, climate change impacts, conflicts, and financial crises, coupled with fiscal and resource constraints, pose a complex challenge to many countries. How would you advise the World Bank Group to support countries in addressing that challenge by, amongst other, increasing governments’ capacity to respond and address the needs of their most vulnerable populations, working with the private sector to mobilize and enable financing for development, and engaging with the international community? If possible, please illustrate your response with examples based upon your technical expertise and experience.

THE INTERVIEW

YPP interviews will be conducted in a hybrid format (virtual and in-person) and may include:

• Pre-recorded interview (on Hirevue)
• Live panel interview
• An assessment center, where you will be asked to participate in individual and group exercises
• Timed computer-based financial tests (IFC candidates)

Deadline: The World Bank, IFC and MIGA, will open on September 1, 2024 and remain open until 11:59pm UTC on September 30, 2024.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should Click Here to apply online (Note: Application opens on September 1, 2024).

Applicants who are invited to interview will be provided with more detail as the process moves along.