Graduate trainee program
World Bank Group Young Professionals Program 2027
World Bank Group
Worldwide — headquarters and country office rotations
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·Graduate trainee programCloses in 19 days
World Bank Group
Applications openSep 01, 2026
Application deadlineSep 30, 2026
Participation modeOn Site
Eligible locations
Worldwide Washington, District of Columbia, United States Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire Paris, France Bangkok, Thailand
Opportunity details
The important facts at a glance
Program durationTwo years, followed by a possible five-year contract based on performance
Eligible graduation yearsGraduate degree completed before the programme start
Eligible fields of studyDevelopment operations and specialised functions listed by the World Bank Group
Departments or rotation areasThree eight-month rotations, including at least one country-office rotation
Who can apply
Review the official criteria before applying
Nationals of a World Bank Group member country with a relevant graduate-level degree completed before the programme start, two to six years of relevant professional experience, and excellent spoken and written English. Doctoral research may count toward experience under the official rules.
About this opportunity
Program overview and application information
The World Bank Group Young Professionals Program is a two-year leadership development programme with rotations across the World Bank, IFC and MIGA. Successful completion may lead to an additional five-year contract based on performance.
Applications open September 1 and close September 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. UTC.
Applications open September 1 and close September 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. UTC.
Ready to continue?Always confirm final requirements and dates on the official website.
Visit official application page Source checked Jul 29, 2026