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Why Apply

Through our Young Professionals Program (YPP), we select top talent to advance the World Bank Group’s mission. Nearly a thousand YPP alumni work at the World Bank Group today, at the World Bank, IFC, and MIGA. They work across a wide range of sectors and technical streams – from A to W: Agriculture to Water – and on every work program in between. Most hold senior management and technical leadership positions and serve a key role in shaping the future of international development. Our YP community is strong, active, and influential, allowing new YPs the opportunity to build a dynamic professional network within this group and beyond.

If you are looking for an unparalleled opportunity to learn, grow, lead, and have meaningful impact towards a world free of poverty on a livable planet, we invite you to apply to join our team.

Accepting applications September 1-30, 2024

"The program has accelerated my career with flexible, diverse rotations across geographies and sectors, enriching my growth in a supportive environment."

Hirotaka Tanaka
Young Professional, World Bank Group

"My journey as a World Bank Group Young Professional has been transformational in terms of personal growth, career advancement, and skill development."

Balikisu Osman
Young Professional, World Bank Group

"The program accelerates my impact as a development practitioner at the nexus of the financial and private sectors."

Alice Rossignol
Young Professional, World Bank Group

"I contribute directly to some of our world’s greatest development challenges under the mentorship of leading experts in global development."

Lander Bosch
Young Professional, World Bank Group

"The program equips me to work across sectors and innovate holistic solutions for people in developing countries."

Ambika Sharma
Young Professional, World Bank Group

"As a YP, I interact with people from all walks of life, from farmers to the prime minister, and help bring meaningful impact."

Imran Sajid
Young Professional, World Bank Group

"The program brings together resilient, passionate, and hardworking people. No other opportunity offers such scale of mobility and learning opportunities across the world."

Ai Yamakami
Young Professional, World Bank Group

Consultants

Extended Term Consultants (ETC)

12-month contracts with partial benefits. Benefits include medical insurance, leave, and 15% premium upon termination of the appointment. ETCs are renewable for a life-time cap of three years.

Short Term Consultants (STC)

STCs have a 150-day (or less) contract per fiscal year with no benefits. STCs working in Fragile States are eligible to work up to 190 days per fiscal year. Health insurance plans are made available for independent purchase.

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