Applications are now open for the World Bank Group Young Professionals Program (WBG YPP) 2027, a flagship recruitment program for talented professionals seeking to build a career with the World Bank Group.
Selected candidates join the World Bank Group as full-time employees and receive professional training, leadership development, global exposure, and competitive benefits.
Program Details
Organization: World Bank Group
Program: Young Professionals Program (YPP)
Start Date: September 2027
Location: Washington, D.C. and World Bank Group offices worldwide
Job Level: Mid-career staff
Contract: Initial 2-year appointment, with the possibility of a 5-year renewable contract
Deadline: September 30, 2026
What Does the Program Offer?
Successful Young Professionals receive:
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Health, life and accident insurance
- Pension benefits
- Relocation and mobility support
- Resettlement benefits
- Professional training
- Leadership development
- Mentorship opportunities
- Global work and rotation opportunities
- Potential eligibility for a G-type visa for the employee and eligible dependents
Young Professionals may be required to relocate to Washington, D.C., or another World Bank Group office.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be a national of a World Bank Group member country.
- Hold at least a master’s degree.
- Have 2–6 years of relevant professional work experience.
- Have completed a four-year undergraduate degree.
- Meet the program’s age requirement.
- Have relevant academic and professional experience for the position.
Applicants pursuing a PhD may be able to count full-time doctoral research in a relevant field toward the required professional experience.
PhD candidates must complete their doctorate before September 1, 2027.
The World Bank states that there is no flexibility on the age requirement, so applicants should carefully check the official requirements before applying.
Required Documents
Applicants will need to provide:
- CV or résumé
- Passport photo page
- Academic transcript(s) or enrollment letter(s)
- Two references
Key Features
Full-Time Employment: Young Professionals join the World Bank Group as full-time employees rather than interns or temporary trainees.
Leadership Development: Participants receive leadership development, mentorship, and opportunities to work with World Bank Group leaders and clients.
Professional Training: The program provides training on World Bank Group policies, products, and operations.
Global Rotations: Young Professionals participate in rotations designed to help them develop and apply their skills across different areas of the World Bank Group.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: September 30, 2026
Expected Results: January 2027
Employment Start: September 2027
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the official World Bank Group website.
VISIT OFFICIAL WEBSITE TO APPPLY
Applicants should carefully review the official eligibility requirements and prepare all required documents before submitting their application.
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