The World Bank Group Young Professionals Programme is now accepting applications on behalf of three institutions (the World Bank, IFC and MIGA) from young individuals worldwide.
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The World Bank Group Young Professionals Programme offers a competitive salary and benefits package as part of a 5-year term contract. Other benefits include health, life and accident insurance, a pension plan and possible relocation and mobility benefits depending on WBG guidelines.
The World Bank Group will recruit and develop future leaders from all over the world to collaborate effectively across her institutions on joint WBG solutions to development challenges.
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- Host: World Bsnk
- Category: Training | Fellowships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Training
- Salary
- Employment
- Deadline: July 15, 2022
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Scholarship Details:
The WBG YPP is a starting point for an exciting career at the World Bank Group. Young Professionals are recruited from around the world with various academic and professional backgrounds relevant to the World Bank, IFC and MIGA. We are looking for applicants who demonstrate a passion for international development, graduate education, relevant professional experience, and the potential to grow into impactful leadership roles across our institutions.
The WBG YPP offers Young Professionals a unique opportunity to work on the frontlines of international development. Candidates should be willing to relocate to field-based assignments, especially those supporting client countries experiencing Fragility, Conflict and Violence (FCV) and other challenging environments.
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Scholarship Requirements:
To be considered for the programme, you must:
- Be born on or after October 1, 1990
- Have a master’s or doctoral degree*
- Specialize in a field relevant to YPP Business Areas
- Demonstrate relevant professional experience or continued study at the doctoral level**
- Be fluent in English
- The Bank’s 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.
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
To be competitive, applicants should additionally:
- Display a commitment and passion for international development
- Possess outstanding academic credentials
- Exhibit excellent client engagement, communication and team leadership skills
- Demonstrate knowledge of relevant sector trends
The following attributes are a plus:Â Â
- Work experience in emerging markets or developing countries
- Full proficiency in one of the following official WBG languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish
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Scholarship Duration and Reward
- YPs are offered 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.
Required Documents
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- Resume/CV
- Academic Credentials*
- 1 Short EssayÂ
- Short Summary of Thesis or Dissertation (World Bank candidates, only if applicable)
- 3 Professional or Academic Recommendations**
*Diploma, Degree Completion Letter, Proof of Enrollment with Expected Graduation Date or Transcript.
**Recommendations will be requested via email during the eligibility screening stage.
Short Essay Question
Please answer the following (in 750 words or 4,500 characters or less):
Given the current global context, how can the World Bank Group help our country clients support and reach a green, resilient and inclusive development? Please include rebuilding on progress lost on the WBG’s twin goals over the past few years, as it relates to your area of work.
Method of Application
Before applying, ensure that you meet all eligibility requirements and have reviewed the application checklist below, for required material.
Applications must be completed by 11:59 PM UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) on the last day of the application period. On the application, candidates must select the institution that they believe best aligns with their skillset (the World Bank, IFC or MIGA). Duplicate applications will not be reviewed and will not increase one’s chances of selection.
Interested and qualified candidates should click on the button below to commence their application.
Deadline: July 15, 2022
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