One of the World Bank Group’s core programs, the World Bank Young Professionals Program (WBG YPP) 2026, aims to recruit and nurture the next generation of international development professionals. It provides a special chance for young professionals to start their careers as Associate Investment Officers, Technical Specialists, or Economists on a two-year initial appointment that might be extended into a five-year renewable contract depending on performance.
The curriculum opens doors to long-term positions in the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), the World Bank, and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). While working on high-impact projects that tackle urgent development issues including poverty reduction, sustainable growth, and social inclusion, participants receive extensive training, mentoring, and professional development.
With assignments headquartered at the World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C., or one of its national offices across the globe, young professionals gain practical experience, exposure to different sectors, and chances to contribute to global solutions. The program is a remarkable avenue for individuals dedicated to promoting global development and enhancing people’s lives worldwide since it places a strong emphasis on leadership development, teamwork, and creativity.
Host Country: USA
Job Country: Washington, D.C, and other WB country offices
Job Level: Mid-career staff member (GF level)
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded with more benefits
Program Key Features:
- Candidates must be citizens of a nation that is a member of the World Bank Group.
- Applications from people with a variety of professional, academic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged by the program.
- It is necessary to finish a four-year undergraduate degree.
- Master’s degree holders are also qualified.
- Candidates must have two to six years of professional job experience in addition to at least a master’s degree.
- Full-time doctoral research in a relevant field at an approved university may be eligible to count towards the required work experience for those pursuing a PhD, but the degree must be finished by September 1, 2026.
- There is no room for flexibility in the age requirement.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Candidates must be citizens of a nation that is a member of the World Bank Group.
- Applications from people with a variety of professional, academic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged by the program.
- It is necessary to finish a four-year undergraduate degree.
- Master’s degree holders are also qualified.
- Candidates must have two to six years of professional job experience in addition to at least a master’s degree.
- Full-time doctoral research in a relevant field at an approved university may be eligible to count towards the required work experience for those pursuing a PhD, but the degree must be finished by September 1, 2026.
- There is no room for flexibility in the age requirement.
Benefits:
- attractive pay with a full range of perks.
- possibilities for international rotations in several nations.
- initial employment agreement of five years.
- A pension plan and health, life, and accident insurance are included in the coverage.
- Mobility and relocation benefits are given in accordance with WBG regulations.
- Included are relocation costs and assistance with resettlement.
- eligibility of the worker and their dependents for a G-type visa.
- After getting an offer, more information regarding the perks will be sent.
Deadline: September 30, 2025
