World Bank Opens Applications for Young Professionals Programme

The World Bank Group has officially opened applications for its Young Professionals Programme (YPP), starting on September 1, 2024. The window for applications will remain open until 11:59 PM on September 30.

This programme is designed to recruit young professionals from across the globe, bringing in talent with diverse academic and professional experiences relevant to the operations of the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA).

The YPP is a two-year leadership development programme that kicks off a five-year employment contract with the World Bank, IFC, or MIGA.

What the Programme Involves

Those selected for the programme will start their journey in Washington, DC, where they’ll undergo rigorous training—both on the job and in the classroom. This training is focused on the fundamentals of leadership and development operations across the various institutions within the World Bank Group.

The organisers of the YPP explain that participants are full-time employees who contribute significantly to the work of their assigned units. They also get the opportunity to build networks and expand their knowledge across the entire Bank Group.

Additionally, YPP participants frequently join field missions, allowing them to work on the frontlines of World Bank Group operations. This hands-on experience offers them a chance to learn the core aspects of the Bank’s work while directly interacting with clients.

FAQs

1. Who is eligible to apply for the YPP?
The YPP is open to young professionals from around the world with diverse academic and professional backgrounds relevant to the operations of the World Bank, IFC, and MIGA.

2. What kind of training will participants receive?
Participants will engage in intensive training on policies, products, and operations. This training will help them understand how to implement joint World Bank Group solutions to various development challenges.

3. Where will the programme take place?
The programme begins in Washington, DC, but participants may also join field missions in different locations as part of their training.

Curriculum and Development

The YPP curriculum is designed to equip participants with foundational knowledge essential to the World Bank Group’s operations and the competencies needed for leadership roles. The programme includes leadership and professional development workshops, networking opportunities, mentorship, and conversations with World Bank Group leadership.

Through this curriculum, participants not only gain in-depth knowledge of the policies, products, and operations of the World Bank, IFC, and MIGA, but they also learn how to apply this knowledge effectively in the years ahead.

Interested candidates can apply here.