WBG Young Professional
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Job #: |
req34179 |
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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.
As the world’s largest multilateral financier for water in developing countries, the World Bank is committed to advancing its strategy of Water Security for People, Food, and Planet. Working closely with governments and global partners, the Bank focuses on three key priorities: i) Accelerate universal access to water and sanitation, and hygiene; ii) Enhance food production and smallholder livelihoods; iii) Reduce water-related risks and sustainably manage water. For more information, visit https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/water
What you will bring
• Minimum of a Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Management, Agricultural/Irrigation Engineering, Economics, Public Policy, or Institutional Development
• 2–6 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: urban water supply, sanitation, wastewater, and reuse, irrigation and drainage systems (surface and groundwater), water resources management (river basins, transboundary cooperation, flood/drought risk)
Strong understanding of:
• Water policies, regulations, and institutional frameworks
• Infrastructure design, modernization, and service delivery models
• Financing mechanisms: PPPs, blended finance, carbon markets, microfinance, bonds
• Water accounting, productivity assessment, and performance-based contracting
Expertise in:
• Hydro-informatics, AI, machine learning, and remote sensing
• Data governance, analytics, and protection regulations
• Integrated planning and implementation of water solutions
• Nature-based solutions, biodiversity, and climate adaptation
• Analyze complex water systems and contribute to policy development
• Synthesize information and support strategic analytics
• Apply digital innovation to enhance water management outcomes
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.