WBG Young Professional
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Job #: |
req34182 |
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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 Budget, Performance Review and Strategic Planning department is a resource management function responsible for the Bank's strategic planning, budgeting, expense management, performance reporting, and internal controls.
What you will bring
• Minimum of a Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Procurement, or related field.
• 2-6 years of experience, primarily in finance/budgeting or procurement—preferably within international organizations or complex institutional environments.
• Digital Skills: Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and master data management platforms. Proficiency with AI applications, and advanced data modeling and statistical analysis is highly valued.
Technical Competencies
Finance
• Strong understanding of financial and management accounting principles, budgeting frameworks, cost analysis, and strategic resource alignment.
• Reporting and financial analysis: delivering high-quality data analytics and interpreting data for strategic insights.
• Business planning: forecasting expenditures, analyzing trends, and aligning plans with organizational goals
• Risk management and internal controls: implementing governance frameworks and mitigating business risks.
Procurement
• Experience in global procurement and category management, including sourcing strategy development, market research, and bid evaluation.
• Ability to segment spend, streamline procurement processes, and improve category management.
• Expertise in contract management and strategic advice on contract optimization and compliance.
• Proficient in risk management, ethical sourcing, governance, and sustainability initiatives.
• Strong negotiation skills to secure agreements aligned with organizational goals.
Other Skills
• Creative thinking.
• Sound business judgment, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced negotiation and influencing skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate insights by storytelling with data to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries, and to build networks.
• Experience in change management, and the ability to motivate others and resolve conflict constructively.
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.