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WBG Young Professional

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 Outcomes Department, under the Senior Managing Director (SMD), drives the World Bank Group’s (WBG) outcome orientation. It leads the WBG Scorecard implementation—an accountability and communications tool central to the WBG Evolution Roadmap. The department includes: 

• Outcome Measurement Unit: Develops metrics and systems to evaluate cross-cutting themes (e.g., jobs, climate, youth). 
• Outcome Delivery Unit: Monitors real-time development outcomes and supports capacity building and advisory groups like the Job Council. 

What you will bring

• Master’s or PhD in Economics, Public Policy, Business, Finance, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Public Administration, or related fields. 
• 2–6 years of work or research experience. 
• Deep understanding of how development interventions impact job creation. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. 
• Experience in designing and implementing job-expanding reforms. 
• Proficiency in data management and visualization. 
• Familiarity with impact evaluations and MDB self-evaluation systems. 
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. 
• High initiative, flexibility, and teamwork orientation. 
• Advanced programming (STATA, R, Python, SQL) and statistical software proficiency. 
• Strong foundation in data engineering and statistical modeling. 
• Experience with indicator development, measurement, and dashboard reporting. 
• Knowledge of machine learning tools and techniques. 
• Ability to synthesize cross-sectoral inputs and support integrated development views. 
• Strong initiative, flexibility, and communication skills. 

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.

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