African Developement Bank - Young Professional Program

The Young Professionals Program (YPP) at the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group aims at attracting highly qualified and motivated professionals from its member countries, who are committed to African development, have demonstrated outstanding academic and professional achievement, as well as effective team work and leadership potential.

Through the Young Professionals Program, the Bank aims to ensure continuity and excellence in both the management of projects and the provision of policy advice to its regional member countries. Young Professionals have the opportunity to work across the continent and be at the forefront of exciting Bank initiatives that are helping to shape Africa’s future.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The following established eligibility requirements guide the recruitment of the Young Professionals, and at no time will the Bank make an exception for any candidate:

• Citizen of a member country (regional or non-regional) of the AfDB
• A maximum of 32 years of age by December 31st of the selection year
• A minimum of a Master’s degree or equivalent in Economics, Engineering, Social Sciences, International Development, Business Administration, Finance or any discipline that is relevant to the business of the Bank
• Multi-disciplinary background and a minimum of three years relevant work experience
• Outstanding academic credentials
• Demonstrated commitment to African development (field experience on the continent and/or in other developing countries is an added advantage)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English or French with a working knowledge of the other language (working knowledge of a third language that is relevant to the Bank’s operation in the African continent is an advantage)
• Ability/motivation to work in a multicultural work environment
• Demonstrated leadership potential
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills, dynamism, results-orientation, and problem-solving capability

Strategic Interest

• In accordance with the Bank’s long-term strategy, the strategic focus of the Bank lies within the areas of Infrastructure, Governance, Private Sector and Higher Education.
• Particular attention will be given to candidates who have demonstrated skills and experience related to the above-mentioned strategic areas, and also Regional Integration, Agriculture, Gender, Environment, Climate Change and Knowledge Management, Macroeconomics, Fiduciary Risks, IT and HR.

Member countries

include 53 countries in Africa and 24 countries outside the continent (Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States of America.)

Please note that applicants for the YPP must have obtained their Master’s or equivalent Degree Certificates by the time the vacancy announcement closes.

Applicants who have obtained one or more of their degrees from African Universities are highly encouraged to apply.

The Bologna Process has confirmed that under the new LMD system, the Maîtrise is not equivalent to the current Master’s degree in the French system. Accordingly, candidates who present equivalencies to the Master’s degree (in both the Anglo-Saxon and French systems), must provide written verification from the university or academic institution that confer the degree. For additional information, please visit the following website.