World Bank Group Young Professional Program

Rotations provide participants with broad exposure to global operations and diverse development challenges, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of the institution’s work.

Beyond rotations, the program emphasizes continuous learning and career acceleration. Participants benefit from tailored leadership and technical training, dedicated mentorship, and direct engagement with senior leaders, creating opportunities to build strategic networks and gain insights into high-level decision-making.

Appointment Type: GF-level term appointment

Duration & Contract: The YPP is a 2-year program. Upon successful completion, participants are placed in a role for an additional 5 years based on performance, with the possibility of contract renewal.

YPP Tracks: Candidates may apply under one of two tracks:

• Operations
• Specialized Functions

Rotations The program includes three mandatory rotations of 8 months each, structured as follows:

• One rotation within your primary function and area of expertise
• One cross-institutional rotation
• At least one rotation must be based in a country office