WBG Young Professional
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Job #: |
req34185 |
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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 Infrastructure Energy Global Programs (IEEES) unit manages donor-funded global energy programs such as the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) and energy climate finance programs. The unit also provides general guidance to EEX GP in the preparation and management of trust funds, including acting as focal point for the GP’s strategic fundraising efforts. Considered an integral part of the EEX GP, ESMAP is a global knowledge and technical assistance TF program, administered by the World Bank. It provides analytical and advisory services to low- and middle-income countries to increase their know-how and institutional capacity to achieve environmentally sustainable energy solutions for poverty reduction and economic growth. For more information, visit https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/energy.
What you will bring
• Minimum of a Masters’ level degree in science, engineering, finance, or energy economics;
• 2-6 years of experience in the energy sector with demonstrated ability to engage credibly on a range of issues in developing countries, understanding the perspective of both the public and the private sector;
• Direct experience in at least two of the following areas: energy efficiency, energy sector economics, energy sector policy and regulation, energy and climate policy, renewable energy, transmission and distribution infrastructure, utility financial analysis and/or utility reform, power markets and regional integration;
• Experience in project management, including ability to scope and deliver multiple tasks in coordination with multiple teams;
• Interest in contributing to cutting-edge, scalable programs, including on multi-sectoral topics such as just coal transition; sustainable heating addressing the needs of vulnerable populations; innovative financing mechanisms for renewable energy integration or energy efficiency scale-up; assessing the potential for jobs creation arising from clean energy transition;
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills and ability to work independently are expected as well as an ability to present, summarize, and communicate complex content;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong partnerships with clients, different stakeholders and colleagues across units and departmental boundaries in a multi-cultural environment with virtual teams located in different countries;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are required.
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.