WBG Young Professionals Program 2027
by World Bank Group
United States
World Bank Group
all
Description
Offers technical expertise-building, international rotations, and a pathway to a long-term career with the WBG.
Full Description
The World Bank Group’s Young Professionals Program is our flagship leadership development initiative, for highly talented individuals who are passionate about global development.
The Young Professionals Program offers a unique opportunity to build technical expertise, gain international experience, and contribute to projects that address the world’s most pressing development challenges.
Amount
USD 0 – 0
Funding Types
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Application LinkDeadline
Sep 30, 2026
44 days remaining
Benefits
- Global and competitive selection
- Initial start in HQ followed by field rotations in various World Bank Group offices
- Initial two-year program followed by a five-year contract upon performance
- Working experience across the World Bank, IFC, and MIGA through rotations
- Tailored training program in coaching, mentorship, and leadership
How to Apply
Selection Process Timeline:
- Application: Application period is September 1–30; applications must be submitted by 11:59pm UTC. Late applications will not be considered.
- Longlist: Full applicant list reviewed October 1–15; top 10% selected for the next stage.
- Assessment: Virtual interviews, leadership assessment, and technical assessments issued October 15–31.
- Interviews: Panel interviews and case studies in Washington DC & Nairobi (December) or Paris & Bangkok (January).
- Selection: Background check; offers sent in late January.
- Entrance: New cohort starts in Washington, DC in September 2027.
Key Dates:
- Portal Opens: September 1, 2026
- Deadline: September 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM UTC
- Interviews & Assessments: December 2026 – January 2027
- Final Selection Notification: Late January 2027 – Early February 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
Eligibility Criteria
Education
Minimum graduate-level degree or a higher qualification in a relevant field, completed before September start date.
Experience
2 to 6 years of professional experience in related work area. If you are pursuing a doctorate, full-time doctoral research studies in a relevant field at an accredited institution may count towards the required work experience, and the degree must be substantially complete with all the written work submitted before September start date.
Nationality
Applicants must hold the nationality of a World Bank Group member country, as demonstrated by an officially issued passport or equivalent document.
Language Proficiency
An excellent command of spoken and written English is mandatory. Fluency in additional languages is considered an advantage and may strengthen your application.
Employment Status
You cannot be a current World Bank Group employee at the time of application (including term, open, short-term [ST], and extended-term [ET] appointments). You also must not have a close relative working at the World Bank Group or a spouse in a direct or indirect supervisory relationship.
