Applications are now open for the 2027 World Bank Group (WBG) Young Professionals Program. The World Bank Group’s Young Professionals Program is the WBG’s 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.
ELIGIBILITY
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.
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
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the World Bank Group (WBG) Young Professionals Program
DEADLINE: September 30, 2026
