World Bank Young Professionals Program (YPP) 2027

Overview

The World Bank Group Young Professionals Program (YPP) offers talented professionals the opportunity to build technical expertise, gain international experience, and contribute to projects addressing global development challenges. The initiative includes an initial start at headquarters followed by field rotations, tailored training, mentorship, and opportunities to engage with senior leaders across the World Bank, IFC, and MIGA.

Candidates may apply under two distinct tracks:

• Operations
• Specialized Functions

The curriculum features three mandatory rotations of eight months each, covering your primary function, a cross-institutional role, and at least one country office placement.

Eligibility

• Education: Minimum graduate-level degree or higher qualification in a relevant field, completed before the September start date.
• Professional Experience: 2 to 6 years of professional experience in a related work area (full-time doctoral research may count towards this requirement).
• Nationality: Must hold citizenship in a World Bank Group member country.
• Language: Excellent command of spoken and written English; additional languages are an advantage.
• Employment Status: Must not be a current World Bank Group employee or have a close relative working at the institution in a supervisory conflict.

How to Apply

Applicants must prepare the required documents, which include a 1-to-2-page CV or resume, a passport photo page confirming birth date and nationality, and academic proof such as transcripts or enrollment letters.

Interested individuals can also register for upcoming information sessions to learn more about the selection process:

• Information Session 1: September 1, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET
• Information Session 2: September 16, 2026, at 9:00 PM ET
• Information Session 3: September 24, 2026, at 8:00 AM ET

Deadline

The application portal opens on September 1, 2026, and closes on September 30, 2026. Late applications will not be considered.