The World Bank is accepting on-line applications for the 2009 Young Professionals Program selection.
The Young Professionals Program is a starting point for an exciting career in the World Bank.
The Program is designed to attract outstanding young and motivated individuals from around the world, who have demonstrated a commitment to development, supported by academic success, professional achievement and potential for leadership.
The following are minimum qualifications you need to be considered for the Young Professionals Program, although candidates selected tend to exceed these requirements. Please note that no exceptions can be made for these requirements.
* Be 32 years of age or younger when entering the YP Program in September 2009 (born on or after September 30, 1976, for this selection year)
* Have obtained a Master’s degree or equivalent at the time of submitting your application
* Specialize in a field relevant to the World Bank’s operations such as economics, finance, education, public health, social sciences, engineering, urban planning, and natural resource management
Deadline is July 15, 2008.
I’m not applying now
am presently a masters student in a nigerian university. am i eligible 2 apply?
why should they make it for master degreen only, is that not unfair to people who posses bsc and have academic execellency? well, it is ok.
THis is great a good opportunity for Nigerians but why is it restricted to master students alone ?there are better candidate who are holding professional certificate such as ICAN,CIS,ACCA etc but have not gotten there master yet.I hope the requirement should be flexed a bit to give room for such candidate.
no wonder the age limit is to 32
thanks to wb
Give me a Chance to add value to the World Bank.
I AM PASSIONATE FOR SERVICE!
no comment
We will get there someday.
Thanks, but what abt those with full Science background like Biological Science with so much passion to be part of this winning team.
Is not all about having master is all about what you can deliver yes we ll get there some day
Please U guys needn’t be envious of those who have masters, rather it shud be a motivator and challenge for you to develop your self more. Kudos to World Bank.
You call it Young Graduate programme and the requirement is at least Masters Holder.Please, I dont understand oo.
I must apply even if I have not gotten my masters
Master in other part of the world could be considered but most nigerians go for master to cover up for their poor grade in the university. As for me, master is not in my plans right now!
I think the requirements are fair. I am a fresh graduate and hope to start a masters programme this year. I’m sure there will be another opportunity. Personally, I am motivated by this.
lets me hurry and get my master degree.u should hold on.
Naija people this is an opportunity 4 all but you must be a qualified candidate b4 u can get………any way is good so that u won’t go and currupt them.
Naija do the right thing ooooooo
Opportunities like this come and go but are mostly available for people with higher academic qualification. As they say “The higher you go, the cooler it becomes”.There’re rich vacant jobs with few candidates at the top level.
If this is limited to those below age 32, which programme caters for older who have experience in other fields and are now looking for a change in their professional environment or just seeking new challenges?
That’s ok but there should be another openings for the Graduates since they are more on ground seeking for jobs
criteria not good enough
Quite an opportunuty to grab but for those that match and can prove to have an edge over all other experts and experienced.
I have a B.SC. IN COMPUTER SCIENCE (second class lower division)
Professional certificates in IT ie MCP AND OCP can i aply?
Some people have some professional management skills much more than the masters degree holders do, so the idea of giving the chance only to masters degree holders is unfair though i know i will get it without my masters degree. God Almighty is on my side.
what’s all this fuss about masters. All the jobs can’t meet your own qualifications now. Let’s show more optimism ok?
The requirements is satisfactory and fair enough. No room for complaint. So we should not take young graduate as Fresh graduate.
Go get your Ms c and stop making noise
HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! Wetin I go talk self I no know. They say na degree, I come get am with a second class upper o o. Now they don turn to masters. No be today o oo, we go pursue am get am but make I no go become over age by the time I get the masters. My people I don go bak to class.
Please when are they going to recruit for fresh graduates?. Contact me oooooooooooooo
Not everyone can afford a masters degree, there are still so many young and intelligent Nigerians out there without a masters degree.
nobody id talking abt HND degree holders,are not graduates too?sme HND GRADS are far better than some BSC holders.well,this is a motivator to get masters degree quickly bofore i turn to metuselah
Well, i see the requirement of a masters as a motivator. We all should aspire high to get a higher degree. It puts one at an advantage and gives one the needed academic exposure and expertise which enhances our marketability in both the local and global arena. It is all about capacity buiding. We will definitely get there and even better.
If you dont have a good job, you may not afford to pay for msc. Most parents after bsc belives they have done their best. I think they should come down to bsc 2nd class upper.
this site is very good, but i have not been successful lately on my job search.
it must not be only masters degree holders dat can apply, B.sc holders shld also be allowd 2 apply too. PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE.
The age strict age requirement will give room to forgery of birth certificate. Beside, they should specify the number of people needed
The age limit is a minus for the World Bank. How many people can get their Masters degree before the age of 32 in this country of ours. So many have the degree but above 32.It’s a pity.
its unfair making the restriction,when will those of us with a BSC or an HND get employed?we should always have it mind that one cannot fly to fly,one can only learn to walk and fly,those who made the rules should remember that they didnt get thier masters degree immediately after the first degree,if all other organisations are making this restrictions then where do people like us get a survival?i think the management should try and have a rethink,ang give room for us.thanks.
it is good but i dont think it is supposed 2 be limited 2 masters holder alone but hnd and bsc with good grade
Is there no chance for OND Holders ?
Sir, am a young lecturer can I appy?
If i may ask is Agricultural Extension Services not needed in your organization.
Thanks ,
Stanley Amakom
guys in the house dont allow the mastrers of a thing to be a barrer or a limitation for not applying.uwho knows u culd do better than the master holder.a bet u just apply dnt allow it to be a limitation on ur own part
good news for masters holders, bad news for degree holders. God dey sha!
it is an interesting programme but i think the qualification requirement should be liberalised
NA WA O! WETIN PERSON GO DO AGAIN IN THIS OUR COUNTRY. SOME OF US ARE STILL GOING TO GET OUR MASTER BUT WE ARE DOING OUR PROFESSIONAL EXAMS ,DOES THAT MEAN WE CANT APPLY.PLEASE DO SOMETHING
it’s an interesting programme but it’s not fair to degree holders.pls,they should be liberal
Hello, I am writing from Ghana. I have HND in electrical engineering and BSc in Computer Science. Can I apply?
maters na good thing sha, but guys dont get demotivated,remember we are the future , dont make the mistakes of our fathers by thinking things cant be done because of their fear.FEAR NOT. give it a try…
Listen readers, and writers, always know ur time is coming, neva u complain about restrictions or such, it took those people with a master degree more labour to get there.they went an extra mile. so pls allow them, and if u re interested, then go read further,but let me let u know that u came to this world loaded, and there is a particular seat ordaianed 4 u. The only thing u need is PATIENCE.and PERSEVERE
Qualifications exclude graduates of Management courses like Public Administration
Consideration should be given to People who bag PUblic Admin. degrees when recruitiing in Public Organizations like the UN
consideration should be given to individuals who are quqlified, irrespective their age
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na waooooooooooooooo what the hell is it wit nigeria with this BCS thing? BSC my foot. i hav a distinction from one of the best polytechnics in nigeria and i dont have a job yet. where r we heading to in this useless country. a lot of BSC graduates out there can’t compete with me u know. wat sense does it make to discriminste snd end up in HELL. anyone wants to be my friend? my email is here.
i think graduates should be given a chance.not all have masters degree
I want to know more
Masters degree will soon be effete.In the nearest future,Ph.D will be the minimum requirement.Please,go back to class.Well,as 4 HND holders,i am sorry cos i went thru the same situation b4 i decided to go 4 my B.Sc and M.Sc.Now I have registered 4 the Ph.D stuff at Ibadan.My only alma matta.It is good to have foresight.
Thanks alot but, i hope this job (s) will still be available by the time am 32. Am 26 now, with a B.SC. degree in Accounting.
Don’t think anyone should feel bad about the masters thing. World bank is not the ultimate. You will get better oportunities that will be better than this. Just believe in yourself and where God can take you to.
SALAM, THE NOISE IS TOO MUCH, TO ME IS JUST A MOTIVATION, BETTER STILL HURRY UP AND GET YOUR, FOR THE NEXT OPENINGS
I narrowly missed the deadline. Is there any plan to extend it?
its quite unfurtunate that this ‘BSC’ thing is been over blown even though research has shown brilliancy’s noticeable more with holders of HND. I really wish these employers of labour would take thier time to check which is better both Academically and otherwise. If you care to know, I’m an HND holder and it takes the grace of God for any 1 in every 50BSC holder to beat me in my field; i know my ONIONS.
Anyway sha 4 d ‘Masters’ thing, these are attempts at making us attain for d greatest heights; no qualms, keep pushing and we will get there.
I love to play there games or Imean to be there
i like it!