WHO CAN APPLY?

To be considered for the WBG YPP, applicants 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.

*Graduate degree requirements:

For World Bank placement: Complete a relevant master's degree by September 2022 or PhD
before September 2023. Fields of study should be related to a World Bank Business Area.

For IFC & MIGA placement: Complete a relevant graduate degree by September 2023.  Fields of
study should be related to an IFC or MIGA Business Area, including but not limited to a Master's of
Business Administration (or equivalent), Economics, Finance, International Relations, Science and
Engineering.

**Professional experience requirements:

For World Bank placement: Demonstrate 3+ years of relevant experience, or the equivalent in
continued study at the doctoral level.

For IFC & MIGA placement: Demonstrate 4+ years of relevant experience in finance, political
risk insurance and credit enhancement, project/program development, economic development
and/or consulting. Certifications such as the CFA are a plus.

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:  

• 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
APPLy:
Applications are open June 15 – July 15 for all profiles and from August 15 – September 30 for
IFC and MIGA profiles only.
Note: 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.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST

• Resume/CV
• Academic Credentials*
• 1 Short Essay 
• 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):
• Why you are interested in the WBG YPP and in your preferred institution (IBRD, IFC or
MIGA);
• Why you are the right person for the role; and
• 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.
What is the application timeline?
• June 15 – July 15: Applications Open for all World Bank, IFC and MIGA profiles
• August 15 – September 30: Applications Re-Open for IFC & MIGA profiles only
• July–September: Applicants screened for minimum eligibility requirements
• September–October: Technical review of eligible applicants, to determine shortlisted
candidates
• November–December: Shortlist interviews and assessments scheduled
• December–February: Offers extended and decisions announced to all candidates
• September: New WBG YPP cohort joins the World Bank Group
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