The World Bank Group Young Professionals Program (YPP) is a flagship leadership development programme for talented professionals passionate about global development.
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The programme offers international exposure, technical development, mentorship and the opportunity to contribute to development work across the World Bank, IFC and MIGA.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to projects addressing global development challenges.
- Build technical expertise and leadership capabilities.
- Work with professionals across the World Bank Group and its global operations.
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- A Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field by the programme start date.
- 2 to 6 years of relevant professional experience.
- Strong technical expertise in the selected application stream.
- Strong English language skills.
- Must be a citizen of a World Bank Group member country.
- Must not be a current World Bank Group staff member.
- Applicants must meet the programme’s eligibility criteria at the time of application.
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Benefits
- Two-year Young Professionals Program.
- International work experience and exposure.
- Leadership development, training and mentorship.
- Successful participants may transition into a role within the World Bank Group following the programme, subject to performance.
- New cohort begins in Washington, DC, in September 2027.
Deadline: September 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM UTC
Application Method: Online application. Applications open September 1, 2026 and close September 30, 2026.
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Applicants should submit their CV/resume, passport photo page and academic proof through the official World Bank Group application process.
