The World Bank Group has revealed the opening for applications for the young professionals programme (YPP).

The group, in a statement on Thursday, disclosed that the opening is from September 1, 2024, to 11:59 pm on September 30.

The YPP is a leadership development programme that lasts for two years at the commencement of a five-year employment contract with the World Bank, International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA).

According to information, the programme is to recruit youngsters with varying academic and professional backgrounds from across the globe, with qualifications suited to the World Bank’s operations and those of IFC and MIGA.

Those picked will begin the programme in Washington DC, engaging in intensive training on the job and in the classroom while being grounded in the fundamentals of leadership and development operations across institutions.

“YPs are full-time employees, making significant contributions to their respective unit’s work program, while building networks and knowledge across the Bank Group through the YPP.

“They often join field missions, where they work on the frontlines of WBG operations, learning key aspects of our work and directly engaging with our clients.

“Through the WBG YPP curriculum, YPs develop the foundational knowledge to contribute to our business and the competencies to lead. Activities range from leadership and professional development workshops to networking, mentorship and conversations with WBG leadership.

“YPs engage in intensive training on the policies, products and operations of the World Bank, IFC and MIGA. This aspect of the WBG YPP curriculum ensures that YPs know how to operationalize joint WBG solutions to development challenges, and how to retain and apply this knowledge for years to come,” YPP organisers shared. (Daily Sun)

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