The application for the 2018 Selection Process for the Young
Professionals Program will open from June 14 – July 28, 2017.
The Young Professionals Program (YPP) is a starting point
for an exciting career at the World Bank Group.
It is a unique opportunity for younger talent who have both
a passion for international development and the leadership potential to grow in
fascinating top technical and managerial roles in the World Bank Group (WBG).
The program is designed for highly qualified and motivated individuals skilled
in areas relevant to WBG technical/operations such as economics, finance,
education, public health, social sciences, engineering, urban planning,
agriculture, natural resources and others.
To be competitive for this highly selective program,
candidates need to demonstrate a commitment to development, proven academic
success, professional achievement, and leadership capability.
Every year, around 40 applicants are accepted into the
program. Young Professionals are offered a five-year renewable term contract,
spend 24 months in a structured development program, and enjoy a variety of
benefits and opportunities.
Benefits
Salary: Young Professionals are offered an internationally
competitive salary, based on their education and professional experience.
Health, Life, Accident, and Other Insurance Programs: Young
Professionals and their families (including declared domestic partners) may
choose from three comprehensive medical/dental benefit plans. The WBG also
provides basic life and accident insurance to all staff at no cost, and staff
can elect optional life and accident insurance plans. The WBG provides
disability and workers’ compensation coverage to staff at no cost.
Pension Plan: The WBG sponsors a comprehensive pension plan
for eligible staff. Upon separation from the WBG, either a lump sum or a
pension will become payable to the staff based on eligibility.
Relocation Benefits: These benefits are only applicable to
staff who are not residents of the greater Washington-Baltimore metropolitan
area at the time of appointment.
Relocation Travel: The World Bank will bear the cost of
one-way transportation of staff and immediate dependent family from the staff
member’s residence.
Relocation Shipment: You may choose to have the World Bank
handle your shipping arrangements or you may elect the Optional Shipment Grant.
Relocation Grant: A one-time grant is included in the first
paycheck to cover the cost of relocation.
Mobility Premium: A financial benefit is provided for a
fixed period to cover expenses associated with being an expatriate staff
member, based on family size and nationality. This benefit is not available for
U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents who are based in Washington, DC.
Tax Allowance: U.S. staff receive an additional quarterly
payment to cover the federal, state, and local income tax liabilities on their
World Bank Group income.
Financial Assistance: The World Bank Group offers several
financial assistance programs, including a two-year interest-free settling-in
loan to those who relocate upon appointment.
Eligibilities
Minimum Requirements:
The following are the minimum requirements to be eligible
for the Young Professionals Program.
Citizenship of a member country of the World Bank Group
Be born on or after October 1, 1985
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
At least three years of relevant professional experience
related to development or continued academic study at the doctoral level
Additional Qualifications:
To be competitive for the limited number of positions, a
combination of the following credentials is highly desirable:
Display a commitment and passion for international
development
Possess outstanding academic credentials
Exhibit excellent client engagement and team leadership
skills
Have international development country experience
Be motivated to relocate and undertake country assignments
Eligible Regions: Open for all except US Citizen.
APPLICATION PROCESS
The application for the 2018 Selection Process for the Young
Professionals Program at the World Bank will be opened from June 14 – July 28,
2017.
Before You Apply, please ensure that:
You meet the minimum requirements for eligibility for the
Young Professionals Program and,
You have all the information at hand including key dates, an
updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), Education Certificates/Transcripts, PhD
Dissertation/Master’s Thesis topics (short summary), if applicable, and the
Application Essay ready to be uploaded
Application Deadline: June 28, 2017 (15 Days Remaining)
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