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62 Application Deadline: September 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM UTC
Applications are now open for the The World Bank Group’s Young Professionals Program is the WBG’s flagship leadership development initiative, for highly talented individuals who are passionate about global development.
The Young Professionals Program offers a unique opportunity to build technical expertise, gain international experience, and contribute to projects that address the world’s most pressing development challenges.
Eligibility Requirements
Minimum graduate-level degree or a higher qualification in a relevant field, completed before September start date.
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2 to 6 years of professional experience in related work area. If you are pursuing a doctorate, full-time doctoral research studies in a relevant field at an accredited institution may count towards the required work experience, and the degree must be substantially complete with all the written work submitted before September start date.
Applicants must hold the nationality of a World Bank Group country, as demonstrated by an officially issued passport or equivalent document.
An excellent command of spoken and written English is mandatory. Fluency in additional languages is considered an advantage and may strengthen your application.
You cannot be a current World Bank Group employee at the time of application (including term, open, short-term [ST], and extended-term [ET] appointments). You also must not have a working at the World Bank Group or a spouse in a.
Program Highlights
Program Features
Beyond rotations, the program emphasizes continuous learning and career acceleration. Participants benefit from tailored leadership and technical training, dedicated mentorship, and direct engagement with senior leaders, creating opportunities to build strategic networks and gain insights into high-level decision-making.
**Appointment Type:**GF-level term appointment
**Duration & Contract:**The YPP is a 2-year program. Upon successful completion, participants are placed in a role for an additional 5 years based on performance, with the possibility of contract renewal.
**YPP Tracks:**Candidates may apply under one of two tracks:
RotationsThe program includes three mandatory rotations of 8 months each, structured as follows:
Application Requirements
Ideally 1 page, maximum 2 pages
Confirming birth date and primary nationality
Transcript(s) or enrollment letter(s) verifying post-graduate degrees and expected completion dates
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Deadline
September 30, 2026
Funding
Other
Degree Level
Any Level
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