Through targeted programs and internships, the
World Bank benefits from investing in the talent of
young African professionals, and has much to gain
by investing in more. Below is a list of career
opportunities available for young Africans who are
interested in working at the World Bank. The jobs
are stationed both at the headquarters in
Washington, DC and the Africa country offices. All
of these opportunities are paid and require fluency
in English. However, fluency in at least one other
Bank language (French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic,
Portuguese, or Chinese) is an advantage. As a
young African,
and
pass them along to interested peers:
1) Africa Fellowship Program
Description
Fellows will spend a minimum of 6 months getting
hands-on experience at World Bank headquarters
in Washington D.C. to work on economic policy,
technical assistance to countries, and lending for
eliminating poverty and increasing shared
prosperity.
Who can apply?
Doctoral students of African descent within one or
two years of completing a Ph.D. program in the
following fields: Economics, Demography, Applied
Statistics and Econometrics, Impact Evaluation,
Education, Health, Energy, Agriculture, and
Infrastructure. Applicants must be 32 years of age
or below.
Learn more and APPLY here .
2) Internship Program
Description
This Internship typically seeks candidates in the
following fields: Economics, Finance, Human
Development (public health, education, nutrition,
population), Social Science (anthropology,
sociology), Agriculture, Environment, Private
Sector Development, as well as other related
fields.
Who can apply?
Candidates must possess an undergraduate
degree and already be enrolled in a full-time
graduate study program (pursuing a Master's
degree or PhD with plans to return to school in a
full-time capacity).
Learn more and APPLY here .
3) Junior Professionals Associates Program
Description
This is a two-year, entry-level program designed
for those skilled in areas such as Economics,
Finance, Human Resources Development (public
health, education, nutrition, population), Social
Sciences (anthropology, sociology), Agriculture,
Environment, Private Sector Development, as well
as other related fields.
Who can apply?
Applicants 28 years of age or below, holding the
equivalent of a Bachelor's degree, with some
relevant job experience.
Learn more and APPLY here .
4) MIGA Professional Program
Description
Candidates will be assigned to one of MIGA’s
department to work in underwriting, financial
accounting and reporting, as well as economics
and risk management (including environmental and
social risk mitigation).
Who can apply?
Applicants under 35 years of age with an advanced
degree and a minimum of 5 years working
experience in the relevant field.
Learn more and APPLY here.
5) Young Professionals Program
Description
This is a two-year, entry-level program designed
for those skilled in areas such as Economics,
Finance, Education, Public Health, Social Sciences,
Engineering, Urban Planning, and Natural Resource
Management.
Who can apply?
This program is open to applicants under 32 years
of age with an advanced degree and a minimum of
3 years working experience in the relevant field.
Learn more and APPLY here .
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