- Opens: September 1, 2025
- Closes: September 30, 2025 (11:59 UTC)
About the Program
The WBG YPP is a highly competitive program that recruits and develops future leaders for the World Bank Group. Candidates are evaluated on:
- Technical Depth (expertise and relevant professional experience)
- Technical Breadth (ability to work across WBG and sectors)
- Leadership Potential
Application Requirements
- Create a profile on the WBG Career Site with login credentials to apply and track status.
- Applicants may apply to only one primary stream but can indicate up to two additional preferences within the same application.
- Applications for multiple streams will result in disqualification.
Streams Available for YPP 2026
- Investment
- People – Social Protection
- Prosperity – Economic Policies
- Prosperity – Institutions
- Planet – Environment
- Planet – Water
- Infrastructure – Energy and Extractives
- Digital – Digital Transformation
- Budget, Performance Review and Strategic Planning
- Information and Technology Solutions
- Human Resources
for application please see the WBG YPP’s website.
