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The African Development Bank (AfDB) is offering the Young Professionals Program (YPP) for talented individuals with a strong passion for Africa’s development and transformation. This prestigious program provides exceptional career opportunities to young professionals with outstanding academic and professional achievements. It aims to nurture the next generation of development leaders on the continent.
Program Summary
The Young Professionals Program (YPP) is a diversity-focused talent development initiative designed to build a leadership pipeline and a workforce of the future for the Bank. It helps to:
* Contribute to the Bank’s diversity targets.
* Develop a professional pipeline for the Bank’s future workforce.
* Nurture potential development specialists and professional talent.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the AfDB Young Professionals Program 2026, applicants must:
* Be a citizen of a member country of the Bank.
* Be 32 years old or younger by November 30, 2025.
* Hold a Master’s degree in a discipline relevant to the Bank’s business, with outstanding academic credentials.
* Have at least 3 years of post-graduate work experience related to the Bank’s Ten-Year Strategy and Four Cardinal Points.
* Show hands-on experience in Africa or other developing regions.
* Demonstrate passion for Africa’s development and the ability to work effectively in teams.
* Possess strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and project management skills.
* Have excellent analytical, entrepreneurial, and problem-solving abilities.
* Communicate effectively in English or French (knowledge of both is an advantage).
* Be willing to live and work in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, or any other country where the Bank operates.
* Be proficient in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); knowledge of SAP is an added advantage.
* Be willing to travel across the continent when required.
Program Benefits
Selected candidates will enjoy the following benefits:
Rotation across various departments
Capacity development and professional growth opportunities
Mentorship and coaching programs
Graduation and integration into the Bank’s workforce
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare and submit the following:
1. Completed Application Form
2. Curriculum Vitae (maximum three pages) – Word or PDF format
3. Copies of academic certificates/transcripts
4. Copy of national passport
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How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
1. Visit the official AfDB website.
2. Apply as a Regular Staff if you are currently employed by the African Development Bank.
3. Apply as an External Candidate if you are not currently employed by the Bank.