WBG Young Professional
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Job #: |
req34172 |
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Organization: |
World Bank |
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Sector: |
Other |
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Grade: |
GF |
| Term Duration: | 2 years 0 months |
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Recruitment Type: |
International Recruitment |
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Location: |
Washington, DC,United States |
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Required Language(s): |
English |
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Preferred Language(s): |
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Closing Date: |
9/30/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC |
Are you ready to make a difference?
The World Bank Group’s Young Professionals Program (YPP) engages global talent with distinctive technical skills and diverse backgrounds to work across the World Bank, MIGA, and IFC towards a world free of poverty on a livable planet. Through the YPP, we select top talent to advance the World Bank Group’s mission.
For over 60 years, the YPP has been both a highly competitive and uniquely rewarding opportunity to join the World Bank Group. As a premier international organization at the forefront of development, we look for prospective Young Professionals (YPs) to join us from around the world with diverse backgrounds, exceptional technical skills, outstanding leadership potential, and a demonstrated commitment to our mission and values. Working across the World Bank, IFC, and MIGA, the YPs help solve the world’s most pressing development challenges to improve the lives of millions globally.
YPs join the World Bank Group on an initial two-year term contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance. During their first two years, they have the unique opportunity to deepen their knowledge and experience through rotational assignments across the World Bank Group.
Additionally, YPs take part in a structured learning and talent development journey through their YP Academy. Key elements include technical and operations training, language programs, negotiation and business skills, and leadership development. YPs also receive one-on-one coaching, connect with mentors, and engage in strategy-focused dialogues with senior leaders.
The World Bank’s Environment work is at the heart of the World Bank Group’s poverty and sustainability agenda. The World Bank Group supports countries to sustainably manage natural resources to create jobs, improve food security, decrease pollution, and increase resilience to climate change. Focus areas include: Green Business: biodiversity, forests, watersheds and sustainable landscapes; Blue Economy: marine, coastal, aquatic resources and ocean health; circular economy, pollution management and environmental health; Economics, Policies, Institutions and financing for sustainable development. For more information, visit https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/environment.
What you will bring
• Advanced degree in economics, applied economics, natural resource economics, environmental economics; engineering (environmental, civil, chemical) applicable to environmental management, such as solid waste, air pollution, water pollution, environmental design; ecology with strong quantitative analytical training, science/natural science with strong technical training in environmental management, ecology, or fisheries.
• For environmental economists, 2-6 years of experience in economic analysis of environmental and natural resource problems, economic impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss, economic analysis of incentive issues in the management of environmental problems
• For environmental engineers, 2-6 years of experience in design, construction and operation infrastructures of environmental and circular economy infrastructures (wastewater treatment and reuses, waste management)
• For environmental scientists, 2-6 years of experience in solving problems related to natural resources management (biodiversity, forestry, fisheries), environmental quality management (air, water, soil, waste) and environmental management instruments (regulations, incentives, monitoring and enforcement)
WBG Culture Attributes:
1. Sense
of Urgency – Anticipating and quickly reacting to the needs of internal
and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful
Risk Taking – Taking informed and thoughtful risks and making courageous
decisions to push boundaries for greater impact.
3. Empowerment
and Accountability – Engaging with others in an empowered and accountable
manner for impactful results.
World Bank Group Core Competencies
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories.