2026 World Bank Young Professionals Program (YPP) | Apply Now

The World Bank Group Young Professionals Program (WBG YPP) is a prestigious entry point for building an impactful career at the World Bank Group. This program recruits talented young professionals from around the world with diverse academic and professional backgrounds to work with the World Bank, IFC, and MIGA.

About the World Bank YPP

The WBG YPP combines the World Bank and IFC’s former young professional tracks into one global program. It aims to prepare the next generation of leaders who will work collaboratively across institutions to deliver innovative solutions to pressing development challenges worldwide.

Program Overview

• Host Organization: World Bank Group (World Bank, IFC, MIGA)
• Category: Fellowship | Training | Employment
• Eligible Countries: Nationals of all WBG member countries
• Duration: 2-year initial contract, followed by a 5-year renewable term based on performance
• Reward: Competitive salary, benefits, and relocation packages
• Deadline: September 30, 2025

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered for the 2026 World Bank YPP:

• Be a national of a World Bank Group member country.
• Hold at least a Master’s degree (PhD preferred) in a relevant field.
• Have between 2–6 years of professional experience or equivalent academic research.
• Be proficient in spoken and written English (fluency in other languages is an advantage).
• Be no older than the eligibility threshold set by the World Bank at the time of application.
• Not currently hold a full-time World Bank Group staff contract.

Benefits of the World Bank YPP

• 2-year contract at mid-career staff level (GF grade).
• Competitive salary package with allowances.
• Health, life, and accident insurance.
• Pension contributions.
• Relocation and mobility benefits where applicable.
• Exposure to global development projects and leadership training.

Required Documents

Before applying, ensure you have the following documents ready:

• Updated CV or résumé (maximum 2 pages).
• Scanned copy of passport photo page (for nationality verification).
• University transcripts or enrollment letters (confirming completion of a Master’s or PhD by September 1, 2026).
• Doctoral candidates must show substantial progress with all written work submitted by the deadline.

How to Apply

To apply for the 2026 World Bank Young Professionals Program:

1. Visit the official World Bank YPP portal using the link below.
2. Click on the APPLY button and complete the online application form.
3. Upload all required documents in the specified formats.
4. Submit your application before the deadline. Late submissions will not be considered.

Interested and qualified candidates can apply using the link below:
Apply Here

Deadline

The application portal opens on September 1, 2025 and closes on September 30, 2025 (11:59 PM UTC). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interviews and assessments between December 2025 and January 2026. Final results are expected by late January 2026.