Name: World Bank Recruitment Drive for Africa 2024
Start: 2024-09-19T15:00:23.000Z
End: 2024-09-19T16:30:23.000Z
Location: CareerFairy

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The Western and Central Africa Region of the World Bank is looking for dedicated professionals with a passion for international development to join our innovative and diverse staff. A career with the World Bank Group offers a unique opportunity to contribute to solving some of the world’s most pressing problems. We are opening 20 new positions in our country offices in the Western and Central Africa Region.

Burkina Faso

Cabo Verde

Cameroon

Chad

Congo

Côte d'Ivoire

Ghana

Guinea

Mauritania

Niger

Nigeria

Senegal

Sierra Leone

Sudan

Burundi

Angola

Rwanda

Djibouti

Ethiopia

France

Mozambique

Zimbabwe

Zambia

Western Sahara

Uganda

Togo

Benin

Central African Republic

Guinea-Bissau

Kenya

Agriculture

Anthropology

Archaeology

Architecture and design

Astronomy

Biology

Business administration and economics

Business engineering

Chemical engineering

Chemistry

Civil engineering

Computer science

Divinity

Earth sciences

Education

Electrical engineering

Environmental studies and forestry

Finance

Geography

History

Human physical performance and recreation

Journalism, media studies and communication

Life sciences

Linguistics and languages

Literature and arts

Luxury and fashion

Marketing

Materials science and engineering

Mathematics

Mechanical engineering

Medicine

Military sciences

Other

Philosophy

Physics

Political science

Psychology

Public administration

Religion

Sociology

Space sciences

Systems science

Transportation

Master

World Bank Recruitment Drive for Africa 2024

United States of America

Finance & Banking

Join us for a special event to learn how to launch a rewarding career at the World Bank Group. Hear from experts in the field and gain important insights on how to apply – and have your application stand out!


Korea (the Republic of)

United Kingdom

Bachelor

Harvard University

Career Webinar for Harvard University’s Korean Students and Alumni

This webinar will provide important tips and strategies for creating effective resumes and excelling in interviews. We’ll help you understand what the World Bank looks for in potential candidates, offer insights into the recruitment process, and give practical advice to enhance your application. We’ll also discuss how to highlight your skills and experiences so they well align with the World Bank's mission and values to ensure you submit a strong application. 

Join the Mission: Resume and Interview Strategies for World Bank Careers

Join us for a special economist focused CareerFairy event and gain insights directly from experts in the field. Learn about the application process, hear from current YPs, and get tips on how to stand out in your application and interviews.

Young Professionals Program (YPP) - For Applicants with Economist Background

Join us for an exclusive series of CareerFairy events tailored to different global regions, offering an insider's perspective on the World Bank Young Professionals Program (YPP). Each session is designed to cater to specific time zones, so you can attend the one that best suits your region. Gain valuable insights from experts in the field, learn about the application process, and hear firsthand experiences from current Young Professionals. You'll also receive expert tips on making your application stand out and succeeding in interviews. Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your career with the World Bank!

Young Professional Program (YPP)

Join us for an exclusive series of CareerFairy events tailored to different global regions, offering an insider's perspective on the World Bank Young Professionals Program (YPP). Each session is designed to cater to specific time zones, so you can attend the one that best suits your region. Gain valuable insights from experts in the field, learn about the application process, and hear firsthand experiences from current Young Professionals. You'll also receive expert tips on making your application stand out and succeeding in interviews. Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your career with the World Bank! 

Please join us for our Junior Professional Associates Program (JPA) Webinar. We will discuss World Bank career opportunities available through the program, qualifications and attributes we seek in potential candidates, and how to excel in the application process. Additionally, there will be a dedicated segment to address questions from the audience. 

Junior Professional Associates Program (JPA) Webinar

Join us for the Latin America and Caribbean Region Inclusive Internship Program Webinar. Our esteemed speakers will engage in a comprehensive discussion about the multifaceted aspects of employment at the World Bank Group. The discussion will cover an overview of the internship opportunities available, current internship openings specific to the Latin America and Caribbean Region, the qualifications and attributes we seek in potential candidates, and provide strategic advice on how to excel in the application process. Additionally, there will be a dedicated segment for addressing queries from the audience. We are eager to connect with you and share valuable insights that could guide your career trajectory with the World Bank Group.

Mexico

Brazil

Peru

Bolivia

Colombia

Venezuela

Dominican Republic

Haiti

Jamaica

Guatemala

Honduras

El Salvador

Costa Rica

Chile

Argentina

Bahamas

Belize

Panama

Barbados

Antigua and Barbuda

Dominica

Ecuador

Nicaragua

Paraguay

Uruguay

Saint Lucia

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Grenada

Latin America and Caribbean Region Inclusive Internship Program Webinar

Join us for the East Asia and Pacific Outreach Webinar. Our esteemed speakers will engage in a comprehensive discussion about the multifaceted aspects of employment at the World Bank Group. The discussion will cover an overview of the available opportunities, current job openings specific to the East Asia and Pacific Region, the qualifications and attributes we seek in potential candidates, and provide strategic advice on how to excel in the application process. Additionally, there will be a dedicated segment for addressing queries from the audience. We are eager to connect with you and share valuable insights that could guide your career trajectory with the World Bank Group.

Singapore

Philippines

Thailand

Malaysia

Australia

Indonesia

Viet Nam

China

Japan

Korea (the Democratic People's Republic of)

Fiji

East Asia & Pacific Outreach Webinar

Join us for the MIGA Job Opportunities Webinar series. Our esteemed speakers will engage in a comprehensive discussion about the multifaceted aspects of employment at MIGA as part of the World Bank Group. The discussion will cover an overview of the available opportunities, current job openings specific to the MIGA, the qualifications and attributes we seek in potential candidates, and provide strategic advice on how to excel in the application process. Additionally, there will be a dedicated segment for addressing queries from the audience. We are eager to connect with you and share valuable insights that could guide your career trajectory with the MIGA.

MIGA Job Opportunities Webinar

Join us for the South Asia Webinar series. Our esteemed speakers will engage in a comprehensive discussion about the multifaceted aspects of employment at the World Bank Group. The discussion will cover an overview of the available opportunities, current job openings specific to the South Asia regions, the qualifications and attributes we seek in potential candidates, and provide strategic advice on how to excel in the application process. Additionally, there will be a dedicated segment for addressing queries from the audience. We are eager to connect with you and share valuable insights that could guide your career trajectory with the World Bank.

India

Pakistan

Bangladesh

Nepal

Maldives

Sri Lanka

Bhutan

Afghanistan

South Asia Outreach Webinar

Join us for the Regional Webinar series. Our esteemed speakers will engage in a comprehensive discussion about the multifaceted aspects of employment at the World Bank Group. The discussion will cover an overview of the available opportunities, current job openings specific to Africa, Middle East, and Europe and Central Asia regions, the qualifications and attributes we seek in potential candidates, and provide strategic advice on how to excel in the application process. Additionally, there will be a dedicated segment for addressing queries from the audience. We are eager to connect with you and share valuable insights that could guide your career trajectory with the World Bank.

Kuwait

Saudi Arabia

Jordan

Lebanon

Egypt

Morocco

Algeria

Bahrain

Belgium

Austria

Finland

United Arab Emirates

Tunisia

Qatar

Netherlands

New Zealand

Ireland

Iceland

Regional Outreach Webinar: Africa – Europe and Central Asia – Middle East and North Africa

Join us for the first Africa Career Webinar series. Our esteemed speakers will engage in a comprehensive discussion about the multifaceted aspects of employment at the World Bank Group. The discussion will cover an overview of the available opportunities, current job openings specific to Africa, the qualifications and attributes we seek in potential candidates, and provide strategic advice on how to excel in the application process. Additionally, there will be a dedicated segment for addressing queries from the audience. We are eager to connect with you and share valuable insights that could guide your career trajectory with the World Bank.

The World Bank Group, Africa Career Webinar  

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. 

The Bank Internship Program (BIP) offers highly motivated individuals an opportunity to be exposed to the mission and work of the World Bank. 

The purpose of this live stream session is to provide comprehensive information about our Bank Internship program. The session aims to offer insights into the structure of the program, the application process, the selection criteria, and the benefits of participating in the program.

The session is designed to help potential interns gain a better understanding of what the program entails and how it can contribute to their professional development. It will cover various aspects of the program, including the roles and responsibilities of interns, the skills and experience they can gain, and the opportunities for networking and mentorship.

Furthermore, the session will provide an opportunity for participants to ask any questions they may have about the program. This could range from specific queries about the application process to broader questions about the experience of being an intern at the bank.

The ultimate goal of the session is to ensure that potential interns have all the information they need to make an informed decision about applying for the program.

Bank Internship Program 2024

What if you could help solve the most pressing challenges in international development?
 
For 60 years, top talent with diverse personal, academic and professional backgrounds have joined the Young Professionals Program to contribute to the vision and mission of the World Bank Group by working at the World Bank, IFC and MIGA. We are looking for applicants who demonstrate a passion for international development, have relevant graduate education, applicable professional experience, and the potential to grow into impactful leadership roles across our institutions. Learn more here: Young Professionals Program.
 
The World Bank Group works in every major area of development. With 189 member countries, staff from more than 170 countries, and offices in over 130 locations, the World Bank Group is a unique global partnership consisting of five institutions working for sustainable solutions that reduce poverty and build shared prosperity.


Online information session with Q&A with the YPs/WBG YPP team, July 24

Online information session with Q&A with the YPs/WBG YPP team, July 21

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