African Development Bank – Young Professionals Program (YPP)

• Be a citizen of a member country of the Bank.
• Be 32 years of age or younger by the date of application.
• Possess a master’s degree or equivalent in any discipline that is relevant to the business of the Bank, with outstanding academic credentials.
• Have at least 3 years’ work experience in areas related to the Bank’s high priority areas (Hi-5s).
• Demonstrable hands-on experience on the African continent and/or in other continent’s developing countries is a necessary requirement.
• Have a passion for Africa’s development.
• Able to leverage knowledge, share and coach others. Work effectively in teams with displayed high adaptability to a diverse environment.
• Proven teamwork, negotiation, client orientation, communication, strategic perspective, leadership and project management skills.
• Strong analytical skills, entrepreneurial drive, results-orientation and problem-solving capability.
• High business acumen and innovative mindset.
• Be proficient in the Bank’s working languages, either English and/or French.
• Have skills that enable you work in a digital environment and embrace technology as it evolves.
• Be able to use the Bank’s standard software packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access); knowledge of SAP is desirable.
• Be willing to live in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire the Bank’s Headquarters, and any other country in Africa where the Bank may require your services.
• Ability to travel continentally when required.

Selection process

The Program is a highly competitive Program with a multi-level selection process. Entry into the YPP will be channeled into a single cohort once every 3 years. The recruitment drive will enable the Bank to carry its promotion missions and recruitment process in a cost-efficient manner.