Young Professionals Program: Global Talent Engagement

2 days ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States World Bank Group Full time
About the Young Professionals Program

The World Bank Group's Young Professionals Program (YPP) is a highly competitive and rewarding opportunity to join our team of global talent. As a premier international organization at the forefront of development, we seek top talent to advance our mission and values.

Program Overview

The YPP engages global talent with distinctive technical skills and diverse backgrounds to work across the World Bank, MIGA, and IFC towards a world free of poverty on a livable planet. Through the YPP, we select top talent to advance the World Bank Group's mission.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work as Technical Specialists, Economists, and Associate Investment Officers on an initial five-year term contract, renewable based on performance.
  • Participate in a structured learning and talent development journey through our YP Academy, including technical and operations training, language programs, negotiation and business skills, and leadership development.
  • Take part in rotational assignments across the World Bank Group to deepen knowledge and experience.
Selection Criteria
  • Demonstrated technical depth in a relevant work program, including relevant educational background, expertise, and experience.
  • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including quantitative, qualitative, analytical, strategic, and sound business judgment.
  • Leadership potential, including accountability and results orientation, ability to influence and inspire results, and manage self, projects, people, and results.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to communicate complex ideas and concepts in a clear and concise manner.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to working in complex multi-stakeholder and multi-cultural contexts.
Requirements
  • Date of birth on or after October 1, 1992.
  • Nationality of a World Bank Group member country.
  • At least four (4) years of relevant professional experience following undergraduate studies.
  • Completion of a masters-level degree or equivalent in a relevant field, or a higher qualification in a relevant field, before September 1, 2025.
  • Excellent command of spoken and written English language (fluency in other languages might be advantageous to your application).
  • Not a World Bank Group staff member.
  • Eligible under the employment eligibility policy.
  • Commitment to the World Bank Group's mission and shared values.
  • Meets the World Bank Group core competencies.
Benefits

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan, medical, life, and disability insurance, and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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