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The World Bank Group Young Professionals Program
Company: The World Bank Group
Location: Washington, DC
Employment Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 09/03/2026
Expire Date: 09/30/2026
Salary: 100+
Job Categories: Agriculture, Forestry, & Fishing, Consulting Services, Education, Engineering, Finance/Economics, Financial Services, Government and Policy, Hospitality/Tourism, Information Technology, Insurance, Legal, Manufacturing and Production, Real Estate, Transportation, Research & Development, Environmental, Energy / Utilities
Job Description
The World Bank Group Young Professionals Program
The World Bank Group Young Professionals Program (WBG YPP) is a prestigious leadership development program that offers young professionals the opportunity to contribute to global development challenges while building impactful careers across the World Bank Group.

To help prospective applicants learn more about the program, application process, eligibility requirements, and career opportunities, we are hosting several webinar sessions throughout the recruitment period which can be found at this website address: https://www.worldbank.org/en/events/all

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:

• Operations
• Specialized Functions

Rotations
The program includes three mandatory rotations of 8 months each, structured as follows:

• One rotation within your primary function and area of expertise
• One cross-institutional rotation
• At least one rotation must be based in a country office

Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum graduate-level degree or a higher qualification in a relevant field, completed before the September start date in 2027.

Experience
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.

Nationality
Applicants must hold the nationality of a World Bank Group member country, as demonstrated by an officially issued passport or equivalent document.

Language Proficiency
An excellent command of spoken and written English is mandatory. Fluency in additional languages is considered an advantage and may strengthen your application.

Employment Status
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 close relative working at the World Bank Group or a spouse in a direct or indirect supervisory relationship.
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