The World Bank Group Young Professionals Program (WBG YPP) serves as an entry point for a long-term and impactful career within the World Bank Group. The program recruits highly qualified young professionals from across the globe, with diverse academic and professional backgrounds relevant to the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA).
Successful candidates admitted into the program will initially receive a 2-year term appointment as a mid-career staff member (GF level). Upon satisfactory performance, this may transition into a 5-year renewable contract, offering a pathway to building a sustainable career within the World Bank Group.
Program Summary
- Host: World Bank | IFC | MIGA
- Category: Graduate Program | Fellowship | Training
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Competitive Salary | Benefits & Incentives | Long-term Employment
- Deadline: September 30, 2025
Program Details
The World Bank and IFC have merged their Young Professionals Programs into a unified initiative known as the World Bank Group Young Professionals Program (WBG YPP). This program recruits talented individuals on behalf of the World Bank, IFC, and MIGA, building on the strong legacy of previous schemes.
The aim of the program is to develop future global leaders who can collaborate across WBG institutions and contribute innovative solutions to pressing development challenges. While recruitment is open to candidates worldwide, preference is given to nationals of WBG member countries and countries of operations. Applicants from diverse professional, cultural, and academic backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the World Bank Group Young Professionals Program 2026, applicants must:
- Hold at least a Master’s degree (or higher) in a relevant field.
- Have 2–6 years of professional work experience in areas relevant to WBG’s operations.
- Be a national of a World Bank Group member country, confirmed by passport or official documentation.
- Have completed a master’s-level degree or equivalent before September 1, 2026.
- For doctoral candidates, ongoing full-time research may count toward work experience, provided all written work is submitted by September 1, 2026.
- Demonstrate proficiency in English (fluency in additional languages is considered an advantage).
- Not hold an ET or ST contract at the Bank at the time of application.
- Not be an existing World Bank Group staff member precluded by eligibility policy.
- Be eligible if applying as a Junior Professional Associate (JPA) or as a former World Bank intern, provided the appointment or internship ends on or before September 30, 2025.
Program Benefits
The World Bank Group Young Professionals Program offers:
- A competitive salary commensurate with the GF staff level
- Health, life, and accident insurance coverage
- A pension plan in line with WBG policies
- Potential relocation and mobility benefits, depending on organizational guidelines
- A long-term employment pathway, starting with a 2-year contract and extendable to a renewable 5-year term
Required Documents
Applicants are required to prepare the following documents before starting their application:
- An updated CV/Resume (preferably 1–2 pages)
- Passport bio-data page to verify nationality and date of birth
- Academic transcripts or enrollment letters to confirm post-graduate qualifications and (expected) completion dates
How to Apply
To apply for the World Bank Group Young Professionals Program 2026:
- Visit the official World Bank Group application portal
- Complete the online application form
- Upload all required documents before submission
- Ensure your chosen work program area is clearly supported by your academic background, skills, and professional experience
Application Timeline
- Application opens: September 1, 2025
- Application closes: September 30, 2025 (11:59 UTC) – late submissions will not be considered
- Interviews and assessments: December 2025 – January 2026
- Final selection notification: Late January 2026
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