Deadline: September 30, 2026
Applications are open for the World Bank Group (WBG) Young Professionals Program 2026. The World Bank Group’s Young Professionals Program is the 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.
The program includes three mandatory rotations of 8 months each, structured as follows:
- One rotation within your primary function and area of expertise
- One cross-institutional rotation
- At least one rotation must be based in a country office
Program Highlights
- 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
Eligibility
- Minimum graduate-level degree or a higher qualification in a relevant field, completed before September start date.
- 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.
- Applicants must hold the nationality of a World Bank Group member country, as demonstrated by an officially issued passport or equivalent document.
- An excellent command of spoken and written English is mandatory. Fluency in additional languages is considered an advantage and may strengthen your application.
- 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.
Application
The application deadline is September 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM UTC. Late applications will not be considered.
Required documents include:
- 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 WBG Young Professionals Program.
