In a statement on Thursday, the group said the application will open on September 1, 2024, and remain open until 11:59 pm on September 30.

The World Bank said the programme is aimed at recruiting young professionals from around the world with various academic and professional backgrounds relevant to its operations and those of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA).

The WBG YPP is a two-year leadership development programme at the beginning of a five-year employment contract with either the World Bank, IFC or MIGA.