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Full vacancy title:\u00a0<\/span>Young Professionals Program<\/span><\/div>\n
Location:\u00a0<\/span>Abidjan, C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire or any other Location in Africa as determined by the Bank<\/span><\/div>\n
Position Grade:\u00a0<\/span>PL6<\/span><\/div>\n
Position Number:\u00a0<\/span>50067362<\/span><\/div>\n
Posting Date:\u00a0<\/span>31-Oct-2025<\/span><\/div>\n
Closing Date:\u00a0<\/span>30-Nov-2025<\/span><\/div>\n
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THE BANK:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Established in 1964, the African Development Bank Group is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 81 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries (RMC)).\u00a0 The Bank\u2019s development agenda is delivering financial and technical support for transformative projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth in Africa.<\/p>\n

In line with the Ten-Year Strategy (2024 \u2013 2033), Four Cardinal Points have been defined to ensure greater developmental impact and accelerate the Bank\u2019s delivery for Africa, namely: (i) Unlock Africa\u2019s Capital Power, (ii) Rebuild Africa\u2019s Financial Sovereignty, (iii) Turn Demographics into a Dividend and (iv) Build Resilient Infrastructure, Add Real Value.<\/p>\n

The Bank Group will pursue this objective by:<\/p>\n

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  1. Mobilizing and allocating resources for investment in RMCs; and<\/li>\n
  2. Providing policy advice and technical assistance to support development efforts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The Young Professionals Program (YPP) is part of a wider strategic Talent Management Framework which helps the Bank to focus on the youths and to deliver on the Ten-Year Strategy.<\/p>\n

    OBJECTIVE OF THE\u00a0<\/u><\/strong>YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PROGRAM (YPP)<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

    The Young Professionals Program (YPP) is a diversity focused talent development program, to create a leadership pipeline and workforce of the future for the Bank. This program offers exceptional career opportunities to talented young professionals with the ethos of future development specialists. It is a strategic talent development program designed to:<\/p>\n

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    1. Develop a professional pipeline of workforce of the future for the Bank;<\/li>\n
    2. Nurture potential development specialists and \u00a0professional talent for the Bank; and<\/li>\n
    3. Contribute to the Bank\u2019s diversity targets.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      KEY FEATURES OF THE YP PROGRAM<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

      The Program targets high-potential, best-in-class young professionals with a strong passion for Africa\u2019s development and transformation. It offers exceptional career opportunities to talented young professionals with outstanding academic and professional achievements, to make a difference for the development and transformation of the African continent. The Bank aims to attract highly qualified and motivated professionals from its member countries for a productive and rewarding career. Through the Young Professionals Program, the Bank ensures continuity and excellence in the management of its work programs and the provision of policy advice and services to its Regional Member Countries.<\/p>\n

      To facilitate their journey, onboarding and career development in the Bank, a number of tools\u00a0 have been put in place to support the YPs namely:<\/p>\n

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      1. Rotation<\/li>\n
      2. Capacity Development<\/li>\n
      3. Mentorship and coaching programs<\/li>\n
      4. Graduation and integration into the bank<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        \u00a0Rotation<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        1. The YP rotates into three different complexes in the Bank.<\/li>\n
        2. The YP\u2019s first complex is one aligned or relevant to the skills identified during the recruitment process. After the first complex, the YP will have to undertake two other rotations, one of which may be in a Country or Regional Office.<\/li>\n
        3. The first two years will be spent on mandatory rotational placements across the Bank\u2019s various functions. The rotations will essentially seek to achieve the following sequenced objectives:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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          1. Rotation 1 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Demonstrate applied knowledge and experience (one year)<\/li>\n
          2. Rotation 2 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Stretch and learn (one year)<\/li>\n
          3. Rotation 3 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Transition (9 months, including 3 months) in a complex where one will graduate<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Capacity Development<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            1. A Professional and Personal Development Program is structured under the Young Professionals Learning Faculty with specific learning interventions delivered in phases.<\/li>\n
            2. These learning interventions serve to deepen technical knowledge and build leadership skills required for effective delivery of assignments and future roles in the Bank.<\/li>\n
            3. The faculty includes onboard training courses, customized postgraduate program with a reputable institution, the Bank\u2019s Operations Academy, international certification programs etc.<\/li>\n
            4. \u00a0The YP Learning Faculty also includes on-the job training which requires immersion into various functional areas of the Bank for hands-on experience in projects and various work assignments.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Mentorship and Coaching Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n

              The mentorship and coaching programs ensures a faster integration into the Bank\u2019s culture and offer a robust support mechanism from mentors, coaches and buddy groups.<\/p>\n

              Graduation and integration into the Bank<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Only Young Professionals who have successfully completed the YP Learning Faculty, three mandatory rotations, mentoring program, exhibited high performance and high potential, and no ethics related issues, will be integrated into the Bank\u2019s workforce, automatically graduating at PL5 grade level.<\/p>\n

              THE PROGRAM (YPP) STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS FOR 2025 INTAKE<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

              The Bank seeks to recruit Young Professionals in different disciplines and specializations which are aligned to the new Ten-Year Strategy (TYS), the Four Cardinal Points, and the People Strategy, as summarised below:<\/p>\n

              Ten-Year Strategy (TYS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

              The\u00a0 Five Priority areas are summarised as follows:<\/p>\n

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              1. Light up and power Africa: Promote access to modern and affordable energy for all.<\/li>\n
              2. Feed Africa: Achieve food security for Africa, through the transformation of agriculture.<\/li>\n
              3. Industrialise Africa: Establish African manufacturing as an engine of job creation.<\/li>\n
              4. Integrate Africa: Promote regional integration and value chains, as foundations for a more productive and integrated African economy.<\/li>\n
              5. Improve the quality of life of the people of Africa: Focus on enhancing the living standards of Africans, particularly women and youths to enable them to achieve their potential<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                The Bank\u2019s Four Cardinal Points<\/strong><\/p>\n

                The\u00a0Four Cardinal Points<\/strong>\u00a0have been defined, to accelerate the Bank\u2019s delivery for Africa, namely:<\/p>\n

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                1. Unlock Africa\u2019s Capital Power<\/li>\n
                2. Rebuild Africa\u2019s Financial Sovereignty<\/li>\n
                3. Turn Demographics into a Dividend and<\/li>\n
                4. Build Resilient Infrastructure, Add Real Value<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  It is worth highlighting that for the\u00a02025 intake,<\/strong>\u00a0the Bank will focus on skills relevant to the Bank\u2019s Ten Year Strategy and Four Cardinal Points, as follows:<\/p>\n

                  Information Technology Management, including Digitalisation, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & Cybersecurity; Agriculture; Human Capital and Youth Employment; Engineering; Investment Management; Operations Management & Programming; Procurement; Delivery & Performance Monitoring; Risk Management; Financial Management; Resources Mobilisation, Capacity Development; Governance, Natural Resources and Knowledge Management; Economics, Statistics and Data Management; Human Resources Management; Real Estate and General Services Management; Translation and Interpretation; Communication; Legal; Corporate Governance & Advisory Functions and any other fields.<\/p>\n

                  ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

                  The Bank is an equal opportunity employer. To this end, the Bank is committed to achieving and maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects its culture. The Young Professional Program targets motivated and high-potential individuals from the Bank\u2019s member countries.<\/p>\n

                  Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:<\/p>\n

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                  1. Bearer of citizenship of a\u00a0member country<\/a>\u00a0of the Bank.<\/li>\n
                  2. 32 years of age or younger by 30th<\/sup>\u00a0of November 2025.<\/li>\n
                  3. Master\u2019s degree in any discipline that is relevant to the business of the Bank, with outstanding academic credentials.<\/li>\n
                  4. At least 3 years\u2019 post-graduate work experience in areas related to the Bank\u2019s Ten-Year Strategy and Four Cardinal Points.<\/li>\n
                  5. Hands-on experience on the African continent or in other developing regions.<\/li>\n
                  6. Passion for Africa\u2019s development.<\/li>\n
                  7. Capacity to leverage knowledge, share and coach others – work effectively in teams with displayed high adaptability to a diverse environment.<\/li>\n
                  8. Teamwork, negotiation, client orientation, communication, strategic perspective, leadership and project management skills.<\/li>\n
                  9. Strong analytical & reporting skills, entrepreneurial drive, results-orientation and problem-solving capability.<\/li>\n
                  10. High business acumen and innovative mindset.<\/li>\n
                  11. Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other language.<\/li>\n
                  12. Ability to work in a digital environment and embrace technology as it
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                  13. Willingness to work and live in Abidjan, C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire, the Bank\u2019s Headquarters and any other country where the Bank may require the services.<\/li>\n
                  14. \u00a0Proficiency in the use of standard MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Practical knowledge of SAP systems will be an advantage.<\/li>\n
                  15. Ability to travel continentally when required.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer.<\/p>\n

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                    1. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      Nationals from the following member countries are strongly encouraged to apply: Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Cape Verde, China, Comoros, Eritrea, Equatorial Guinea, Eswatini, Finland, Ireland, Kuwait, Libya, Luxembourg, Namibia, Netherlands, Norway, Sao Tome & Principe, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, South Korea. South Sudan, Sweden and Turkey.<\/em><\/p>\n

                      THIS IS A THREE-YEAR PROGRAM AND IS CLASSIFIED AS INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT, WHICH ATTRACTS INTERNATIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                      Should you encounter technical difficulties in submitting your application, please send an email with a precise description of the issue and\/or a screenshot showing the problem to: HR Direct\u00a0<\/strong>HRDirect@AFDB.ORG<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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                      Apply for this position<\/h3>\n

                      1- Regular Staff<\/strong><\/p>\n

                      If you are currently working at the African Development Bank as a regular staff, click here to apply for this position.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                      2- External Candidate<\/strong><\/p>\n

                      If you are not currently working at the African Development Bank, or if you are a Short Term Staff (STS), a Technical Assistant or a Consultant at the Bank, click here to apply for the position.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                      To apply for this position, you need to be national of one of AfDB\u00a0member countries<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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                      Applicants who fully meet the Bank’s requirements and are considered for further assessment will be contacted. Applicants should submit a concise Curriculum Vitae (CV) and any additional documents that may be stated as required. The President of the African Development Bank reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level.\u00a0 The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.\u00a0https:\/\/www.afdb.org<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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                      The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) does not ask for payments of any kind from applicants throughout the recruitment process (job application, CV review, interview meeting, and final processing of applications). In addition, the Bank does not request information on applicants\u2019 bank accounts. The African Development Bank Group declines all responsibility for the fraudulent publications of job offers in its name or, in general, for the fraudulent use of its name in any way whatsoever<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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                      \u201cPlease note that the Bank does not accept dual nationality. Therefore, you are required to declare the nationality you would like to be considered by the Bank throughout your career, if hired. Please upload supporting Government issued IDs such as passport, National Identity Card or Certificate etc.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

                      Source:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.afdb.org\/en\/vacancy\/young-professionals-program-88098<\/a><\/p>\n

                      You may also want to check this:<\/strong> Paid African Development Bank Internship 2026 (Remote or Onsite) \u2013 Fully Funded Benefits | Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                      Young Professionals Program Full vacancy title:\u00a0Young Professionals Program Location:\u00a0Abidjan, C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire or any other Location in Africa as determined by the Bank Position Grade:\u00a0PL6 Position Number:\u00a050067362 Posting Date:\u00a031-Oct-2025 Closing Date:\u00a030-Nov-2025 THE BANK: Established in 1964, the African Development Bank Group is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent….<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":65843,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[22,40],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-65837","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"hentry","7":"category-africa","8":"category-jobs","9":"article","10":"","12":"has-excerpt","13":"has-avatar","14":"has-author","15":"has-nickname","16":"has-date","17":"has-comment-count","18":"has-category-meta","19":"has-read-more","20":"has-title","21":"has-post-media","22":"thumbnail-","23":"has-tfm-share-icons"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65837","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=65837"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65837\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/65843"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=65837"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=65837"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=65837"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}