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World Bank Group (WBG) - 2026 Young Professionals Program | Global Impact Tuesdays
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The session will cover the YPP program’s structure, eligibility requirements, application process, and what candidates can expect if selected. It will also include practical advice directly from recruiters at the World Bank Group on how to prepare a strong application.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Tuesday September 22nd, 2026
🕒 Time: 17:00
🌍 Online Event
This is a valuable opportunity for those considering a career with the World Bank Group, with Multilateral Devleopment Banks (MDBs) or with any multilateral organization.
More information: www.worldbank.org/ypp
Eligibility Criteria:
- Education: Master’s or PhD degree completed before September 2027
- Work Experience: Between 2 and 6 years of professional working experience
- Relevant Expertise: Demonstrated alignment with chosen work program
- Language Skills: Fluent in English; fluency in a second or third language preferred (Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish)
- Nationality: Must be a citizen of a WBG member country
- Employment Status: Must not be a current WBG employee
- Family Rule: No close relatives employed by WBG
- Values: Strong commitment to WBG’s mission and values
Highlights of the YPP:
- Global and competitive selection
- Initial start in HQ followed by field rotations in various World Bank Group offices
- Initial 2-year program followed by a 5-year contract upon performance
- Working experience across the World Bank, IFC, and MIGA through rotations
- Tailored training program in coaching, mentorship, and leadership
Recruitment Timeline:
- Applications open September 1, 2026 and close on September 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM UTC.
- Longlist: Full applicant list is reviewed in October 1-15, 2026. Top 10% are selected for the next stage.
- Assessment: Virtual interviews, Leadership Assessment and Technical Assessments issued frm October 15-31, 2026.
- Interviews: Panel interviews and case studies in Washington DC & Abidjan in December or Paris & Bangkok in January.
- Final Selection Notification: Background check. Offers sent in late January 2027 – early February 2027.
- Start Date: September 2027
Required Documents
- CV/Resume: Ideally 1 page, maximum 2 pages
- Passport Photo Page: Confirming birth date and primary nationality
- Academic Proof: Transcript(s) or enrollment letter(s) verifying post-graduate degrees and expected completion dates