The African Development Bank Programme is currently accepting applications for the 2012 Young Professionals Program (YPP).
The Young Professionals Program (YPP) at
the African Development Bank 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 YPP, the Bank aims to ensure
continuity and excellence in both the management of its 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.
AfDB Young Professionals Program (YPP) 2012
Overview
The YPP targets motivated and talented
young professionals (maximum age 32) who are committed to making a
difference on the African continent and who will spend between two and
three years of their professional career in a multicultural, and
professionally stimulating environment at the African Development Bank.
The Bank seeks individuals skilled in the
areas relevant to its operations, such as infrastructure, regional
integration, private sector development, education, governance, health,
social development, agriculture, climate change and environment, gender,
and finance and risk management.
The Bank hires approximately twenty Young
Professionals each year. Upon acceptance of offer and entry, these YPs
complete a mandatory minimum of two and maximum of three rotational
assignments in different organizational units and sectors within the
AfDB.
The YPs will undergo on-the-job training
that will prepare them for a successful and rewarding career path upon
completion of the Program. It may be noted that completion of the
Program does not guarantee a position within the AfDB.
Eligibility Requirements
The following established eligibility
requirements guide the recruitment of the Young Professionals, and the
Bank allows no exception from these requirements for any candidate:
Citizen of a member country (regional or non-regional) of the Bank
A maximum of 32 years of age as at 31 December 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 (Please attach a transcript from your Master’s degree(s))
Demonstrated commitment to 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 (i.e.
professional publications, activism in professional organizations,
project leadership, entrepreneurship and volunteerism)
Demonstrated strong analytical skills, dynamism, results-orientation, and problem-solving capability
Strategic Interest
In accordance with the Bank’s strategy,
the strategic focus of the Bank lies within the areas of Infrastructure,
Regional Integration and Trade, Governance, Private Sector and Higher
Education.
Please note that applicants whom have not
obtained their Master’s or equivalent Degree Certificates by the time
the vacancy announcement closes will not be considered.
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.
Application Deadline
24th April 2012
How To Apply
Interested candidates should:
