The World Bank Group Young Professionals Program is a highly competitive, salaried 2-year GF-level leadership development appointment in Washington, DC, open to master's holders with 2–6 years of experience from any WBG member country, with an Agriculture stream available under its PLANET track. It is a global paid employment opportunity — not a fully funded scholarship and not restricted to African applicants — with applications due September 30, 2026 for a September 2027 start.
Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis against the criteria below. SAIGE captures your intent to apply — linking this opportunity to your business profile — before handing you off to World Bank Group (WBG)’s official application. This keeps your activity in one place and helps us surface better matches over time.
