{"id":11168,"date":"2019-06-03T13:52:52","date_gmt":"2019-06-03T10:52:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/?p=11168"},"modified":"2019-06-03T13:53:07","modified_gmt":"2019-06-03T10:53:07","slug":"the-world-bank-group-wbg-young-professionals-program-ypp-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/the-world-bank-group-wbg-young-professionals-program-ypp-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"The World Bank Group (WBG) Young Professionals Program (YPP) 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>World Bank Jobs 2019, World Bank Scholarships 2019, World Bank Scholarships 2019, World Bank Opportunities , Scholarships for Africans 2019, Scholarships for Tanzanians 2019, Scholarships for Kenyans, Scholarships for Ugandans, Scholarships to study Abroad, Funding Opportunities for Africans 2019<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>World Bank Opportunities Programs 2019-Application<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- linkAD.2 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4564014896468666\" data-ad-slot=\"3390598296\" data-ad-format=\"link\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><br \/>\n<strong>The World Bank Group (WBG)\u00a0<\/strong>welcomes all qualified individuals with diverse professional, academic, and cultural backgrounds. Specifically, women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.<\/p>\n<p>The YPP is a unique opportunity for young professionals who have both a passion for international development and the leadership potential to grow in fascinating top technical and managerial roles in the WBG. The program is designed for highly qualified and motivated individuals skilled in areas relevant to\u00a0<a href=\"httpss:\/\/www.worldbank.org\/en\/about\/unit\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">WBG technical\/operations<\/a>\u00a0such as economics, finance, education, public health, social sciences, engineering, urban planning, agriculture, natural resources to name a few.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To be competitive, candidates need to demonstrate a commitment to development, proven academic success, professional achievement, and leadership capability.<\/p>\n<p>Over the years, the YPP has hired over 1,800 people for positions ranging from entry-level to vice presidents and managing directors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Every year, around\u00a045 to 50 applicants\u00a0are accepted into the program.<\/strong>\u00a0Young Professionals are offered a five-year renewable term contract, spend 24 months in a structured development program, and enjoy a variety of benefits and opportunities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Minimum Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The following are the minimum requirements to be eligible for the Young Professionals Program.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Citizenship of a\u00a0<a href=\"httpss:\/\/www.worldbank.org\/en\/about\/leadership\/members\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">member country of the World Bank Group<\/a><br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Be born on or after October 1, 1987<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A PhD or\u00a0<a href=\"httpss:\/\/www.worldbank.org\/en\/about\/careers\/programs-and-internships\/masters\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Master\u2019s degree<\/a>\u00a0and relevant work experience<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fluency in English<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Full proficiency in one or more of the WBG\u2019s working languages \u2014 Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish \u2014 is desired, but not required<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Specialization in a field relevant to the WBG Technical\/Operations such as economics, finance, education, public health, social sciences, engineering, urban planning, agriculture, natural resources, and others<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 At least three years of relevant professional experience related to development or continued academic study at the doctoral level<\/p>\n<p><strong>Additional Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To be competitive for the limited number of positions, a combination of the following credentials is highly desirable:<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Display a commitment and passion for international development<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Possess outstanding academic credentials<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Exhibit excellent client engagement and team leadership skills<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Have international development country experience<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- TEXTHOME --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4564014896468666\" data-ad-slot=\"8024908761\" data-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Program Features<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Professional Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Young Professionals are expected to make significant contributions toward their unit\u2019s work program while they gain a broad overview of the WBG\u2019s policies and work. As part of their two-year program and in line with their units\u2019 business needs and Young Professionals\u2019 interests, they will undertake a business driven rotational \u201cstretch\/exposure\u201d assignment where they will gain valuable on-the-job experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Field Work<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Young Professionals in the Operations stream are likely to join colleagues on field business trips, also called \u2018missions,\u2019 in developing countries. These missions allow Young Professionals to experience firsthand the challenges of global development, understand key aspects of our work, and meet WBG\u2019s clients.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Training<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A comprehensive development curriculum has been designed to ensure that YPs develop a WBG mindset, gain the foundational learning needed to understand and contribute to the WBG, and build the competencies required for an entry-level position: collaboration, leadership, integrative thinking, and innovation skills, while strengthening a culture of continuous learning.<\/p>\n<p>The curriculum includes a blend of learning activities in a WBG cohort, small groups or individually. These activities range from onboarding activities, e-learning, cohort discussions with WBG leaders and leadership training, to career development conversations and networking opportunities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Coaching and Mentoring<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>YP Buddy:<\/strong>\u00a0Before they join, Young Professionals are assigned a YP buddy from the previous year\u2019s group, based on their professional interests and cultural background. YP buddies help new recruits to better settle in the new organization and location, as well as to understand the expectations and challenges of the program.<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nTechnical Buddy:<\/strong>\u00a0In their hiring units, an experienced colleague is assigned as a \u201cgo-to person\u201d to answer technical questions in their fields.<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nWBG Mentor:<\/strong>\u00a0Once they have settled into their jobs, Young Professionals can be paired with a technical senior colleague who can mentor them on topics such as career options, \u201cstretch\/exposure\u201d assignment opportunities, and help them gain insight into the organizational culture.<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nYouth Program Team:<\/strong>\u00a0The Youth Program Team is dedicated to recruiting and helping integrate Young Professionals into the WBG. The team coordinates activities designed to support YPs, including mentoring and guidance, helps \u00a0develop career strategies, and others. The Youth Program Team is a one-stop shop for Young Professionals looking for support and guidance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Compensation and Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Salary:<\/strong>\u00a0As an entry-level professional in the WBG, Young Professionals are offered an internationally competitive salary, based on their education and professional experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Health, Life, Accident, and Other Insurance Programs:<\/strong>\u00a0Young Professionals and their families (including declared domestic partners) may choose from three comprehensive medical\/dental benefit plans. The WBG also provides basic life and accident insurance to all staff at no cost, and staff can elect optional life and accident insurance plans. The WBG provides disability and workers\u2019 compensation coverage to staff at no cost.<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nPension Plan:<\/strong>\u00a0The WBG sponsors a comprehensive pension plan for eligible staff. Upon separation from the WBG, either a lump sum or a pension will become payable to the staff based on eligibility.<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nRelocation and Transportation Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These benefits are only applicable to staff who are not residents of the greater Washington-Baltimore metropolitan area at the time of appointment. The World Bank will bear the cost of one-way transportation of staff and immediate dependent family from the staff member\u2019s residence.<\/p>\n<p>A one-time grant is included in the first paycheck to cover the cost of relocation.<\/p>\n<p><em>Please note:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Staff Members who are not citizens (or in the U.S. lawful permanent residents) and have resided in the Host Duty Station area for 12 months or more immediately preceding acceptance of (a) appointment; (b) reappointment following a break in service\u00a0<strong>are ineligible for Relocation and Transportation Benefits<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Staff Members who are citizens (or in the U.S., lawful permanent residents) of the Host Duty Station country and have resided in the Host Duty Station country for 12 months or more immediately preceding acceptance of (a) appointment; (b) reappointment following a break in service;\u00a0<strong>are ineligible for Relocation and Transportation Benefits<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mobility Premium:<\/strong>\u00a0A financial benefit is provided for a fixed period to cover expenses associated with being an expatriate staff member, based on family size and nationality. This benefit is not available for U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tax Allowance:<\/strong>\u00a0U.S. staff receive an additional quarterly payment to cover the federal, state, and local income tax liabilities on their World Bank Group income. Expatriates and U.S. permanent residents do not incur U.S. income tax liability and are thus not eligible for this benefit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Financial Assistance:<\/strong>\u00a0The World Bank Group offers several financial assistance programs, including a two-year interest-free settling-in loan to those who relocate upon appointment.<br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- linkAD.2 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4564014896468666\" data-ad-slot=\"3390598296\" data-ad-format=\"link\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><br \/>\n<strong>For More Information and Application<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"httpss:\/\/www.worldbank.org\/en\/about\/careers\/programs-and-internships\/young-professionals-program\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">BONYEZA HAPA : Visit the Official Webpage of the World Bank Young Professionals Program (YPP) 2020<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>SEE ALSO:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"httpss:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/fully-funded-scholarship-for-tanzanians-queen-elizabeth-commonwealth-scholarships-for-international-students-in-sri-lanka-2019\/\">FULLY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIP FOR TANZANIANS: Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships for International Students in Sri Lanka, 2019<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"httpss:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/fully-funded-scholarship-rhodes-east-africa-scholarship-programme-2020-for-study-in-the-university-of-oxford\/\">FULLY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIP: Rhodes East Africa Scholarship Programme 2020 for study in the University of Oxford<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"httpss:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/paid-and-funded-the-catholic-relief-services-international-development-fellows-program-2020\/\">Paid and Funded: The Catholic Relief Services International Development Fellows Program 2020<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>World Bank Jobs 2019, World Bank Scholarships 2019, World Bank Scholarships 2019, World Bank Opportunities , Scholarships for Africans 2019, Scholarships for Tanzanians 2019, Scholarships for Kenyans, Scholarships for Ugandans, Scholarships to study Abroad, Funding Opportunities for Africans 2019 &nbsp; World Bank Opportunities Programs 2019-Application The World Bank Group (WBG)\u00a0welcomes all qualified individuals with diverse [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[52],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-11168","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-scholarships"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11168","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11168"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11168\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11168"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11168"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11168"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}