WBG Young Professional
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Job #: |
req34183 |
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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 Digital Vice Presidency aims to build digital economies by enhancing infrastructure, cybersecurity, data privacy, and digital government services.
Your work program
• Operational Engagements: Design and supervise digital lending operations, advise on digital economy strategies, and support technical documentation.
• Research & Analytics: Lead economic and landscape analyses, generate think pieces, and conduct original research.
• Knowledge Sharing: Build partnerships, disseminate case studies and toolkits, and promote regional collaboration.
• Inter-sectoral Collaboration: Integrate digital solutions across sectors like health, education, agriculture, and finance.
• Conduct diagnostics on digital infrastructure, platform markets, and innovation systems.
• Analyze digital economy contributions to GDP, trade, productivity, and employment.
• Guide policy for e-commerce, SME growth, and emerging technologies.
• Support integration of digital analysis into country-level frameworks and reports.
• Digital Society Role Focuses on transforming public service delivery using platforms, AI, and mobile-first solutions.
• Contribute to diagnostics, technical inputs, and knowledge products.
• Engage with governments, tech firms, and development partners to support implementation.
What you will bring
• Master’s degree in relevant fields (e.g., economics, public policy, digital innovation, digital computer science, information systems
• 2-6 years of experience in digital transformation, policy design, and economic analysis.
• Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Familiarity with digital platforms, AI, and service delivery, especially in low- and middle-income countries.
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.