Deadline: 30 June 2020
Application for World bank Group Young Professional Program 2020-2021 (WBG-YPP) is open now.
The WBG-YPP is a two-year leadership development program at the start of a five-year employment contract with the World Bank, IFC or MIGA. All YPs start the program in Washington, DC, where they engage in intensive training—on-the-job and in the classroom learning the fundamentals of leadership and operations at each institution and how to identify opportunities for joint impact.
1. ELIGIBILITY
- Be born on or after October 1, 1988
- Have a master’s or doctoral degree*
- Specialize in a field relevant to YPP Business area
- Demonstrate relevant professional experience or continued study at the doctoral level**
- Be fluent in English
- The Banks 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
2. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The WBG YPP offers a competitive salary and benefits package as part of a 5-year term contract. Benefits include health, life and accident insurance, a pension plan and possible relocation and mobility benefits depending on WBG guidelines.
3. APPLICATION
To be considered for WBG-YPP applicants must submit:
- Resume/CV
- Academic Credentials*
- 2 Short Essays
- Short Summary of Thesis or Dissertation (World Bank candidates only)
- 3 Professional or Academic Recommendations. Recommendations will be requested via email during the eligibility screening stage.
- Diploma, Degree Completion Letter, Proof of Enrollment w/ Expected Graduation Date or Transcript.
Short Essays
Question 1 In 500 words or less, please tell us what inspires you to work at the World Bank Group and why you would be a good fit for the WBG YPP. You may incorporate your personal and professional experience (area of expertise, region or sector) in your answer.
Question 2 In 500 words or less, please share your thoughts on the value of the new World Bank Group Young Professionals Program and why joint WBG solutions (public, public-private & private) to development challenges are so important.
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