Published: 26 Aug 2026 5,644 views
The Application of World Bank Group’s Young Professionals Program opens September 1, 2026.
The World Bank Group’s Young Professionals Program is our flagship leadership development initiative, for highly talented individuals who are passionate about global development.The Young Professionals Program offers a unique opportunity to build technical expertise, gain international experience, and contribute to projects that address the world’s most pressing development challenges.
With 189 member countries, staff from more than 170 countries, and offices in over 130 locations, the World Bank Group is a unique global partnership: five institutions working for sustainable solutions that reduce poverty and build shared prosperity in developing countries. Together, IBRD and IDA form the World Bank, which provides financing, policy advice, and technical assistance to governments of developing countries. IDA focuses on the world�s poorest countries, while IBRD assists middle-income and creditworthy poorer countries. While our five institutions have their own country m...... continue reading
| Application Deadline | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Type | Training |
| Sponsor | World Bank |
| Gender | Men and Women |
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.
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.
Education
Minimum?graduate-level degree or a higher qualification in a relevant field, completed before September start date.
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.
Check also:
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Wageningen University Masters Scholarship to Study in Netherlands 2027/2028
For more Information, visit World Bank Group Young Professionals Program (YPP) webpage
