WBG Young Professional
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Job #: |
req34180 |
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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 Social Protection and Labor (SP) Global Practice is one of 16 Global Practices (GPs) in the World Bank. The World Bank is the largest provider of development finance and solutions for social protection and labor, working with high-income, middle-income, and low-income countries to develop country-tailored solutions for specific social protection and labor challenges. These range from increasing the efficiency and effectiveness with which public resources toward social programs are spent (via sound policy reforms and programs in relation to social assistance, social insurance, social services, and integrated social protection systems), to improving employment outcomes through labor market policy reforms and programs, often targeted at the poor and vulnerable, youth, or women. For more information, visit https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/socialprotection
What you will bring
• Academic Qualification and Experience: A minimum of a master’s degree in a relevant social science discipline with 2–6 years of experience (or equivalent combination with a PhD) in social protection and labor, preferably in the areas of social safety nets/social assistance, social insurance, social services, poverty, vulnerability, and inequality, labor markets and migration, or other related fields.
• Conceptual and Analytical Skills: Experience and expertise in analyzing and contributing to the design and assessment of social protection, labor market, and migration policies, systems, and programs. Ability to: (a) translate conceptual and analytical findings into practical applications and policy recommendations for operations; and (b) communicate these findings effectively in various technical and non-technical settings to influence policies, programs, and business opportunities.
• Communication Skills and Teamwork: (a) Excellent verbal and writing skills in English; (b) ability to deal sensitively in multicultural environments and work in a team environment; (c) ability to operate independently with minimal direct supervision and support; (d) ability to work effectively as a team member and contribute to multi-sectoral teams; (e) ability to share and disseminate relevant information with colleagues, clients, and managers; and (f) ability to interact effectively with a range of stakeholders within and outside the World Bank, with a strong client orientation.
• Knowledge and Experience in Development: Ability to understand the policymaking process and contribute operationally relevant recommendations and lessons for clients.
• Policy Dialogue Skills: Ability to identify and assess policy issues and contribute to dialogue with government counterparts and/or other stakeholders.
• Other Skills: (a) Ability to develop and maintain productive, professional relationships with government counterparts, donors, civil society, and other stakeholders; (b) ability in time management, with the ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently; (c) ability to handle multiple tasks effectively, meet deadlines, manage uncertainty; (d) ability to work on flexible working hours and handle an intensive workload.
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.