Overview
The World Bank Group's Young Professionals Program (YPP) offers exceptional professionals the opportunity to apply their specialized technical expertise and contribute to development challenges. Young Professionals work across the World Bank, IFC, MIGA, and ICSID.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to analytical and data work by supporting data collection, research, and drafting of technical reports or policy notes.
- Support lending operations by preparing inputs for project documents, implementation support, and closing.
- Review of select country strategy documents.
- Contribute to the development of knowledge products such as toolkits, indices, guidance notes, global reports, how-to notes and case studies.
- Assist in client engagement by preparing presentations, organizing workshops, and supporting dialogue with government counterparts and development partners.
- Participate in missions.
- Coordinate with teams and other units to integrate governance components into multi-sectoral programs.
Required Experience
2-6 years of relevant professional experience. Strong experience and global knowledge in one or more of the following areas of focus: public administration, civil service reform, public financial management, SOE corporate governance, anticorruption, digital government and public sector innovation, justice, and tax administration. Demonstrated ability to contribute to analytical and operational work, including policy research, project preparation, or technical assistance. Experience in government or an international organization/IFI strongly preferred.
Qualifications
Minimum of a Master's degree in public administration, economics, public policy, political science, finance, law, or a related discipline.