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How does the World Bank recruit?

How does the World Bank recruit?. Young Professionals Program Junior Professional Associates IFC’s MBA Program (Global Transaction Team) General vacancy-driven positions at mid-career level. Recruitment through special programs and vacancy-driven at mid-career level.

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How does the World Bank recruit?

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  1. How does the World Bank recruit?

  2. Young Professionals Program Junior Professional Associates IFC’s MBA Program (Global Transaction Team) General vacancy-driven positions at mid-career level Recruitment through special programs and vacancy-driven at mid-career level In addition, we offer Internships to full-time students

  3. The Young Professionals Program

  4. A starting point for careers in the World Bank Group. It is designed for young professionals who are highly motivated to alleviate poverty and improve peoples’ lives. The Program invests in its participants by ensuring training to enhance skills and learning on the job. What is theYoung Professionals Program?

  5. On-the-job experience: Two rotational assignments totaling 12-18 months in Bank, IFC, or MIGA. About two or three missions per assignment. Structured training opportunities: Orientation and other training. Village/Urban slum immersion. Mentoring and coaching: Peer & Senior mentoring. On-the-job coaching. Structure of the YPP

  6. Task Team Leader. Economist. Investment Officer. Sector Specialists. Implementation Specialist. Lawyer. Procurement Specialist. The Young Professional is part of a project team

  7. Subject to satisfactory performance, YPs find regular staff positions in the World Bank Group. 70% of all YPs recruited since 1963 are still with the World Bank Group. What happens after completion of the program?

  8. Masters degree: economics, finance, social sciences and technical fields. Some years of relevant work experience: And/or continued academic study (e.g. Ph.D). Must be under 32 years old. Minimum requirements?

  9. Passion for, and a commitment to development work. Strong analytical skills, demonstrated by academic success and professional achievements. Flexibility and the capacity to work in different parts of the organization. Maturity, combined with tact and diplomacy. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. What does it take?

  10. How to apply to the Program The Program accepts applications on-line between June until September 30 at: WWW.WORLDBANK.ORG/CAREERS. Applications can also be mailed or faxed to: The World Bank The Young Professionals Program 1818 H Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20433 Fax (202) 522-3741

  11. Internships

  12. The World Bank offers two paid internships SummerInternship Winter Internship • During the Summer months • (May-September) • Applications must be • received by January 31 • During the Winter months • (December-February) • Applications must be • received by September 30

  13. Internships Candidates must be enrolled in a graduate level program (i.e. Master’s Degree or Ph.D. program). Full time students before and after program. Fluency in English language is required. Knowledge of World Bank languages is a plus: • Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Russian, • Spanish. Strong computing skills.

  14. Junior Professional Associates

  15. Not a starting point for careers in the WB The minimum requirements are: BA or Master’s degree Fluency in English Computer literate Must be under 28 years of age Junior Professional Associates

  16. Two-year, non-renewable contract entry-level positions not just in Washington with benefits Training opportunities and networking After completion of the program, one cannot apply for regular employment Structure of the JPA:

  17. Apply on line at: www.worldbank.org/careers CV goes into the JPA database Managers looking for a JPA search the database How to apply?

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