World Bank 2012 Young Professional Program (YPP)

The World Bank seeks applications from interested and qualified candidates for the 2012 Young Professionals Program (YPP).
The World Bank Young Professionals Program (YPP) is a starting point for an exciting career in the World Bank.
It is a unique opportunity for young people who have both passion for international development and the potential to become future global leaders. The Program is designed for highly qualified and motivated individuals skilled in areas relevant to the World Bank’s operations such as, economics, finance, education, public health, social sciences, engineering,urban planning, and natural resource management.

In order to be competitive for this highly selective program, candidates need to demonstrate a commitment to development, proven academic success, professional achievement, and leadership capability. We value diversity in our workplace, and encourage qualified men and women with diverse professional, academic and cultural backgrounds to apply.
Since its inception, the YP Program has hired over 1,500 people who now hold position ranging from entry-level to vice presidents and managing directors. It is a unique opportunity to experience development and gain exposure to the World Bank’s operations and policies.

World Bank Young Professionals Program (YPP) 2012
Minimum Requirements:
The following are minimum requirements to be eligible for the Young Professionals Program.
*. Be 32 years of age or younger
*. Have a Master’s degree orequivalent
*. Be fluent in English
*. Be fully proficient in one ormore of the Bank’s working languages: Arabic,Chinese, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish
*. Specialize in a field relevant to the World Bank’s operations such aseconomics, finance, education, public health, social sciences, engineering, urban planning, and natural resource management
*. Have at least 3 years of relevant experience at thepolicy level or continued academic study at the doctoral level.

Additional Qualifications:
In order to be competitive for the limited number of positions, a combination of the following credentials is highly desirable:
*. Display a commitment and passion for international development
*. Possess outstanding academic credentials
*. Exhibit excellent client engagement and team leadership skills
*. Have international development country experience
*. Be motivated to relocate and undertake country assignments

NOTE: Please note that the Young Professionals Program does not recruit individuals with degrees in disciplines such as: Computer Science, HR, Accounting, Marketing, Law and Linguistics unless they are combined with other relevant degrees that are listed above.

How To Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should
Click here to apply online.
Closing date:
30th June, 2012.

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