| Business Rationale |
The Junior Professionals Program for Black individuals of Sub-Saharan African ancestry and US Minorities is an internship program managed by the WBG Office of Diversity Programs. The purpose of the Program is two-fold: providing young and motivated individuals from these groups who possess outstanding potential with a unique opportunity to gain experience in a global development environment while allowing the WBG the opportunity to benefit from the talent, knowledge and diversity that these professionals bring.The Program is also designed for participants to contribute to capacity development efforts in developing countries and minority communities around the world. It enables young women and men from these demographic groups to spend two intensive years acquiring global knowledge and practical, on-the-job skills in the World Bank Group. |
| Eligibility Criteria |
Note: Candidates who previously have had a staff position (fixed-term or open-ended, in Washington or in a country office) in the World Bank Group are not eligible to apply. Additional Note: Through June 30, 2012, preference will be given to US Minorities. |
| The Application | Candidates are not applying for existing positions. They are providing their information into a database which hiring managers may consult if and when a position becomes available. Only those applicants who have been identified for an assignment will be contacted. |
| Duration | Non-renewable two year staff appointment. Upon completion of the 2-year term, candidates may compete for other appointments. |
| Duty Station
How to apply? |
Washington or Country Office.
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