• News
    • Latest news
    • News search
    • Health
    • Finance
    • Food
    • Career news
    • Content series
    • Try Devex Pro
  • Jobs
    • Job search
    • Post a job
    • Employer search
    • CV Writing
    • Upcoming career events
    • Try Career Account
  • Funding
    • Funding search
    • Funding news
  • Talent
    • Candidate search
    • Devex Talent Solutions
  • Events
    • Upcoming and past events
    • Partner on an event
  • Post a job
  • About
      • About us
      • Membership
      • Newsletters
      • Advertising partnerships
      • Devex Talent Solutions
      • Contact us
Join DevexSign in
Join DevexSign in

News

  • Latest news
  • News search
  • Health
  • Finance
  • Food
  • Career news
  • Content series
  • Try Devex Pro

Jobs

  • Job search
  • Post a job
  • Employer search
  • CV Writing
  • Upcoming career events
  • Try Career Account

Funding

  • Funding search
  • Funding news

Talent

  • Candidate search
  • Devex Talent Solutions

Events

  • Upcoming and past events
  • Partner on an event
Post a job

About

  • About us
  • Membership
  • Newsletters
  • Advertising partnerships
  • Devex Talent Solutions
  • Contact us
  • My Devex
  • Update my profile % complete
  • Account & privacy settings
  • My saved jobs
  • Manage newsletters
  • Support
  • Sign out
Latest newsNews searchHealthFinanceFoodCareer newsContent seriesTry Devex Pro
    • Career

    AfDB Young Professionals Program Seeks Applicants

    By Ivy Mungcal // 05 February 2010

    Eyeing a career with the African Development Bank? The bank’s young professionals program might be the window you’re looking for. Applications are being accepted through March 15.

    Every year AfDB launches a search for 10 young professionals to receive three years of on-the-job training in different areas of the bank’s operations. Chosen professionals will get the chance to work on at least three projects, including a field assignment. They will also undergo a series of mentoring and coaching seminars to further develop their skills.

    Do well in this program and you might end up with permanent position with the bank.

    But first things first: You have to meet the bank’s eligibility requirements. AfDB will only accept applicants who are below 33 years of age and citizens of its regional and non-regional member countries.

    Applicants should have at least a master’s degree in economics, social sciences, international development, banking and other discipline related to its activities. Knowledge of both English and French is also required.

    These are basic requirements only, though. Competition is stiff! Qualified applicants will be further assessed based on their background, work experience, academic credentials, leadership skills, and demonstration of analytical capabilities, dynamism, results-orientation and problem-solving capacities. Recruiters are looking for a commitment to Africa’s development and the ability to work in multicultural work environments.

    The actual program may be as competitive as the selection process, Emanuele Santi of the 2007 YPP batch noted in a testimonial for the program: “I will not only encourage everyone to apply, but only those who are highly motivated to contribute to development, those who are willing to learn, open to change, those who can define themselves as self-starters and ready to take risks.”

    If you meet all of these requirements and are ready for the program, you may apply online or by mailing a personal history form (available on the bank’s Web site) with a comprehensive curriculum vitae and a cover letter.

    • Careers & Education
    • Banking & Finance
    • Economic Development
    Printing articles to share with others is a breach of our terms and conditions and copyright policy. Please use the sharing options on the left side of the article. Devex Pro members may share up to 10 articles per month using the Pro share tool ( ).

    About the author

    • Ivy Mungcal

      Ivy Mungcal

      As former senior staff writer, Ivy Mungcal contributed to several Devex publications. Her focus is on breaking news, and in particular on global aid reform and trends in the United States, Europe, the Caribbean, and the Americas. Before joining Devex in 2009, Ivy produced specialized content for U.S. and U.K.-based business websites.

    Search for articles

    Related Stories

    #GlobaldevJobsCareer advice from a young consultant who landed a World Bank gig

    Career advice from a young consultant who landed a World Bank gig

    Career Events3 burning questions answered about job hunting post-aid freeze

    3 burning questions answered about job hunting post-aid freeze

    The Trump EffectDreams deferred: USAID's dismantling leaves aspiring diplomats in limbo

    Dreams deferred: USAID's dismantling leaves aspiring diplomats in limbo

    Career EventsQuestions answered on approaching an evolving development job hunt

    Questions answered on approaching an evolving development job hunt

    Most Read

    • 1
      How low-emissions livestock are transforming dairy farming in Africa
    • 2
      Opinion: Mobile credit, savings, and insurance can drive financial health
    • 3
      Opinion: India’s bold leadership in turning the tide for TB
    • 4
      The UN's changing of the guard
    • 5
      USAID's humanitarian bureau is under pressure and overstretched
    • News
    • Jobs
    • Funding
    • Talent
    • Events

    Devex is the media platform for the global development community.

    A social enterprise, we connect and inform over 1.3 million development, health, humanitarian, and sustainability professionals through news, business intelligence, and funding & career opportunities so you can do more good for more people. We invite you to join us.

    • About us
    • Membership
    • Newsletters
    • Advertising partnerships
    • Devex Talent Solutions
    • Post a job
    • Careers at Devex
    • Contact us
    © Copyright 2000 - 2025 Devex|User Agreement|Privacy Statement