WBG Young Professional
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Job #: |
req34200 |
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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.
As a knowledge-driven organization, our staff are our biggest asset in delivering the WBG’s mission of ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity on a livable planet. To maintain our status as a global leader and the best place to work in international development, we must have the right skills in the right places.
The WBG Human Resources unit drives this vision by attracting top talent, developing our workforce, and strategically deploying staff to meet the world’s greatest needs.
What you will bring
• Minimum of a master’s degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Business, International Relations, or a similar field and 2 - 6 years of HR experience
• Strong analytical skills; demonstrated ability to conduct research and analysis; able to articulate issues and recommend solutions to aid management in decision-making
• Sound experience with data science: ability to undertake preprocessing of structured and unstructured data; analyze large amounts of information to discover trends and patterns; Combine models through ensemble modeling; and present information using data visualization techniques
• Ability to leverage technology, systems and solutions for data extraction and analysis
• Knowledge of core HR areas: compensation/benefits; strategic staffing, learning and training; performance management, career development, staffing and recruitment, and case management
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate across teams and manage multiple deliverables with high attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels and manage sensitive issues with discretion
• Proficiency in all HR Systems and Microsoft Windows applications, namely Excel, Word and Power Point, including advanced spreadsheet design, lookup tables, manipulation, and analysis skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Able to “roll up sleeves”; has the flexibility to engage in all aspects of HR work, from identification of issues to implementation of solutions
• Strong oral and written communications and presentation skills, ability to translate complex data for a variety of audiences, and experience with preparing client-ready materials
• Strong quality control orientation; attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic work environment
• Ability to build strong working relationships with counterparts across various HR units and the World Bank Group
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.