WBG Young Professionals Program (YPP) 2026

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• hold the nationality of a World Bank Group member country, as demonstrated by an officially issued passport or equivalent document
• have completed a graduate-level (master's) degree or higher qualification in a relevant field before the September start date
• have 2 to 6 years of professional experience in a related work area (Full-time doctoral research in a relevant field may count towards required experience, provided the degree is substantially complete with all written work submitted before the September start date)
• demonstrate an excellent command of spoken and written English (fluency in additional languages is an advantage)
• not currently be a World Bank Group staff member at the time of application
• not have a close relative working at the World Bank Group, or a spouse in a direct/indirect supervisory relationship

Note: Applicants must also select one of the following streams at the time of application (with the option to indicate up to two alternative streams)

Selected candidates shall receive:

• A 2-year term staff appointment
• Upon successful completion and placement in a role for an additional 5 years upon completion of the internship. 
• Salary and a comprehensive benefits package
• Access to the Young Professionals Academy (YP Academy): a structured 2-year learning curriculum covering onboarding, language learning, business/leadership skills, operational training, and mentoring
• Exposure to work across the World Bank, IFC, and MIGA
• Dedicated mentorship and direct engagement with senior leaders

• Curriculum Vitae
• Passport photo page (or equivalent), confirming birth date and primary nationality
• Academic proof: transcript(s) or enrollment letter(s) verifying post-graduate degree(s) and (expected) completion dates

Eligible candidates can apply by following these steps:- 
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using your existing credentials).
Step 3: Visit the WBG careers portal when the application window opens (September 1, 2026) and locate the Young Professionals Program listing to proceed with your online application.
 

Application Portal Opens: September 1, 2026 
Application Deadline: September 30, 2026, 11:59 PM UTC 
Interviews & Assessments: December 2026 – January 2027 
Final Selection Notification: Late January 2027 – Early February 2027
Program Start (new cohort): September 2027