World Bank Group Recruitment Drive

The World Bank invites applications from qualified professionals in the continent of  Africa yearly to assume various offices in the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation.

In this article. I will enlighten you about the World Bank Group recruitment drive and how to apply. This article will be updated if any information changes as regards the recruitment procedures.

Application Status For 2023: Not announced yet

World Bank Recruitment Details

Eligible Countries: Sub-Saharan African countries

To be taken at (country): United States or other countries

Eligible Fields: Education, Health, Development Economics, Information Technology Systems, Social Urban/Rural & Resilience, and Governance.

About the Award: In 2015, the World Bank Group launched a recruitment mission to attract Sub-Saharan African professionals to its workforce.

The initiative was the first of its kind for the institution and resulted in numerous hires into business areas such as Education, Health, Development Economics, Information Technology Systems, Social Urban/Rural & Resilience and Governance.

The World Bank Group continues its commitment to hiring Sub-Saharan African professionals and announces its latest recruitment mission to again attract highly qualified Sub-Saharan African professionals who are looking for an exciting career, where their effort will contribute to the institution’s goal of ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity.

We are currently seeking qualified professionals to fill various roles within the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation that may be located in Washington, D.C. or one of our regional offices.

Offered Since: 2015

Type: Recruitment

Eligibility For World Bank Scholarship

• Minimum qualifications for entry-level positions include a Master’s degree plus 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• For mid-career professionals, the minimum requirements are a Master’s degree plus 8 years of relevant professional experience.
• Ideal candidates for these positions must have a demonstrated capacity for strategic thinking, the ability to conduct dialogue on relevant development policies and priorities, and fluency in English.
• Fluency or proficiency in other languages, in particular Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Spanish, or Russian is preferred.

Value of Recruitment

A career with the World Bank Group offers a unique opportunity for exceptionally talented individuals with a passion for international development to contribute to solving some of the world’s most pressing problems.

Bank staff work with governments, civil society groups, the private sector, and others in developing countries around the world, assisting clients in all areas of development, from policy and strategic advice to the identification, preparation, appraisal, and supervision of development projects.

Duration of Recruitment: Full Time

To view and apply for any position, please click the vacancies below.

Award Provider: The World Bank Group

Only Shortlisted candidates would be contacted.