World Bank Young Professionals Program for Young Graduates 2024

Applications are currently invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for World Bank Young Professionals Program. This program is highly competitive and available for applicants who demonstrate a passion for international development, graduate education, relevant professional experience. 

The new program is now accepting applications on behalf of International Finance Corporation(IFC).  Building on the rich legacy of its predecessor programs, the WBG YPP will recruit and develop future leaders to collaborate effectively across our institutions on joint WBG solutions to development challenges.

Young Professionals are recruited from around the world, with preference to nationals of WBG member countries and countries of operations. We welcome all qualified individuals from diverse professional, academic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.

• Table of Content
• About World Bank
• World Bank Young Professionals Program
• Aim and Benefits of World Bank Young Professionals Program
• Requirements for World Bank Young Professionals Program Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for World Bank Young Professionals Program
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About World Bank

The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans and grants to the governments of low- and middle-income countries for the purpose of pursuing capital projects.[5] The World Bank is the collective name for the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and International Development Association (IDA), two of five international organizations owned by the World Bank Group. It was established along with the International Monetary Fund at the 1944 Bretton Woods Conference. After a slow start, its first loan was to France in 1947. In the 1970s, it focuse... continue reading

World Bank Young Professionals Program

• Category Training
• SponsorWorld Bank
• City to study -
• School to study -
• Course to study Not specified
• Application Deadline September 30, 2023

Aim and Benefits of World Bank Young Professionals Program

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, IFC and MIGA.

Requirements for World Bank Young Professionals Program Qualification

To be eligible for World Bank Young Professionals Program for Young Graduates, applicants are expected to meet the following conditions:

• Be born on or after October 1, 1990
• 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.

Interview date, Process and Venue for World Bank Young Professionals Program

Documents Required for Application

Applicants will be required to submit the following documents:

• 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 Enrolment with Expected Graduation Date or Transcript. Recommendations will be requested via email during the eligibility screening stage.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Interested and eligible applicants for the World Bank Young Professionals Program should ensure that you meet all eligibility requirements and have reviewed the application requirements before can proceed to apply online for this program.