Established in 1964, the African Development Bank Group is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent.
African Development Bank Headquarters in Abidjan
The Young Professionals Program (YPP)
The Young Professionals Program (YPP) is a diversity focused talent development program, to create a leadership pipeline and workforce of the future for the Bank. It offers exceptional career opportunities to talented young professionals with the ethos of future development specialists.
The Program targets high-potential, best-in-class young professionals with a strong passion for Africa’s development and transformation. It offers exceptional career opportunities to talented young professionals with outstanding academic and professional achievements, to make a difference for the development and transformation of the African continent.
What to Expect in the Program
The YP’s first complex is one aligned or relevant to the skills identified during the recruitment process. The first two years will be spent on mandatory rotational placements across the Bank’s various functions.
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Who Should Apply?
The Bank aims to attract highly qualified and motivated professionals from its member countries for a productive and rewarding career.
Nationals from the following member countries are strongly encouraged to apply: Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Cape Verde, China, Comoros, Eritrea, Equatorial Guinea, Eswatini, Finland, Ireland, Kuwait, Libya, Luxembourg, Namibia, Netherlands, Norway, Sao Tome & Principe, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, South Korea. South Sudan, Sweden and Turkey.
Requirements and Application Process
Applicants should submit a concise Curriculum Vitae (CV) and any additional documents that may be stated as required. Proficiency in the use of standard MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is essential.
Applicants who fully meet the Bank's requirements and are considered for further assessment will be contacted.
Important Notice
“Please note that the Bank does not accept dual nationality. Therefore, you are required to declare the nationality you would like to be considered by the Bank throughout your career, if hired.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer. To this end, the Bank is committed to achieving and maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects its culture.
The President of the African Development Bank reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level.
Beware of Fraudulent Offers
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) does not ask for payments of any kind from applicants throughout the recruitment process (job application, CV review, interview meeting, and final processing of applications). In addition, the Bank does not request information on applicants’ bank accounts.
AfDB Young Professionals Program Infographic
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