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This program aims to recruit future leaders who will work across the various institutions that constitute the World Bank Group, on projects aimed at tackling development challenges. This year, applications into programs at the group’s members have been merged. As a result, the single program now serves the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA).
Program Description
The World Bank Group’s Young Professionals Program spans the first two years of a five-year employment contract. It consists of on-the-job and in-classroom training, geared at fine-tuning leadership potentials, and bestowing a working knowledge of global developmental challenges. Persons selected for the program will gain professional experience, be trained on the World Bank Group’s policies and operations, receive coaching and mentoring, participate in networking events, and benefit from management-supported job rotations and job placements. The program is designed specifically for young professionals who have a passion for development, and want to have a career at the World Bank Group.Sign up to the Connect Nigeria daily newsletter
Benefits
Candidates selected for the program will enjoy benefits including:- A competitive salary.
- Life and accident insurance.
- Pension plan.
- Relocation and mobility benefits where appropriate.
Eligibility
The World Bank Group encourages you to apply for this program if you meet these conditions:- Born no earlier than October 1, 1989.
- Possess a master’s or doctoral degree in Economics, Finance, International Relations, Science and Engineering (for IFC and MIGA), or a World Bank Business Area (World Bank).
- Professional experience relevant to the institutions being applied to. For World Bank, three or more years of relevant work experience or equivalent in ongoing doctoral study. For the IFC and MIGA, four or more years of relevant experience in finance, political risk, insurance, and credit enhancement, project development, and consulting.
- Fluency in English.
Application
Applicants are expected to submit the following:- Resume or CV.
- Academic credentials.
- One short essay.
- A summary of your thesis or dissertation.
- Three professional or academic recommendations.
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