NOTE : APPLY ON OR BEFORE JULY 31, 2015

It is a unique opportunity for younger talent who have both a passion for international development--be it for working in Operations or in some Corporate areas--and the leadership potential to grow in fascinating top technical and managerial roles in the World Bank Group.



The Program is designed for highly qualified and motivated individuals skilled in areas relevant to the WBG technical/operations such as economics, finance, education, public health, social sciences, engineering, urban planning, agriculture, natural resources and others; as well as to WBG corporate areas such as communications, information technology, human resources and corporate finance. To be competitive for this highly selective program, candidates need to demonstrate a commitment to development, proven academic success, professional achievement, and leadership capability.


We value diversity in our workplace, and encourage qualified men and women with diverse professional, academic, and cultural backgrounds to apply. Since its inception, the YP program has hired over 1,700 people who hold or have held positions ranging from entry-level to vice presidents and managing directors. It is a unique opportunity to experience development and gain exposure to the World Bank’s operations and policies.



Eligibility

Minimum Requirements[/b]

The following are the minimum requirements to be eligible for the Young Professionals Program.
Citizenship of a member country of the World Bank

32 years of age or younger (i.e. born on or after October 1, 1983)

A PhD or Master’s degree and relevant work experience

Fluency in English

Full proficiency in one or more of the WBG’s working languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish is desired but not required.

Specialization in a field relevant to the WBG Technical/Operations such as economics, finance, education, public health, social sciences, engineering, urban planning, agriculture, natural resources, and others. Note: No positions will be offered in WBG Corporate areas in the 2016 YPP Selection Process.

At least 3 years of relevant professional experience related to development or continued academic study at the doctoral level.


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Applying all the way ... Best of luck to me