World Bank Group 2024 Junior Professional Associates

As a JPA, you will use your strong analytical skills, research expertise, and technical knowledge to help us solve the world’s most pressing development challenges. In collaboration with talented professionals and project teams, you will support program activities across operational and corporate functions. The JPA program is an excellent opportunity for you to hone your skills, expand your knowledge, and support forward-looking solutions.

Also, the World Bank Group is at the very forefront of development. The experience you will gain as a JPA will serve as a cornerstone for your future career – at the World Bank Group, another international organization, government, private sector, or anywhere.

• Table of Content
• About World Bank
• Junior Professional Associates
• Aim and Benefits of Junior Professional Associates
• Requirements for Junior Professional Associates Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About World Bank

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: five institutions working for sustainable solutions that reduce poverty and build shared prosperity in developing countries. Together, IBRD and IDA form the World Bank, which provides financing, policy advice, and technical assistance to governments of developing countries. IDA focuses on the world�s poorest countries, while IBRD assists middle-income and creditworthy poorer countries. While our five institutions have their own country m...... continue reading

Junior Professional Associates

Aim and Benefits of Junior Professional Associates

In addition to the unique opportunity to expand your knowledge, build your network, and contribute solutions to global challenges at the world’s premier development institution, you will receive a comprehensive rewards package that includes annual and parental leave, medical and life insurance, worker’s compensation, and other benefits.

Requirements for Junior Professional Associates Qualification

To be eligible for the JPA program, you must:

• The ideal JPA will have strong analytical and research capabilities in one or more of the following areas: Economics, finance, human development (public health, education, nutrition, and/or population studies), social sciences (anthropology, sociology), agriculture, environmental studies (climate change, blue economy), infrastructure, private sector development, or in corporate and administrative functions, such as information technology, legal, accounting, communications, corporate procurement, and human resources.
• Be 32 years of age or younger
• Hold a bachelor’s degree
• Be fluent in English
• The JPA program is highly competitive. Candidates who are being actively considered for positions may be required to present academic transcripts and professional references.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit World Bank Group website.