World Bank Group Recruitment Drive 2024 for Sub-Saharan African Professionals.

Application Deadline: September 25, 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 World Bank Group Recruitment Drive. The Western and Central Africa Region of the World Bank is looking for dedicated professionals with a passion for international development to join the innovative and diverse staff. A career with the World Bank Group offers a unique opportunity to contribute to solving some of the world’s most pressing problems. We are opening 20 new positions in our country offices in the Western and Central Africa Region.

TARGET AUDIENCE: 

• Mid-career professionals, technical specialists with at least 5 years of experience in a sector, professional associations, and faculty and students who have an interest in learning more about the World Bank Group

Requirements

• Interested in a local position in one of the offices of the Western and Central Africa region of the World Bank;
• Hold a Master’s and/or PhD Degree(s) with a minimum of 5-8 years of professionally relevant experience for levels GF, GG, and EC2;
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree and an accounting certificate with a minimum of 2 years of experience for the GE position
• A technical expert with development experience in the relevant areas;
• Fluent in oral and written English. French or Portuguese is also required for some positions.

Timeline:

• Timing of the Application Process: September 4 – September 25, 2024
• Close of the Application Process: September 25, 2024
• Join the Mission – World Bank Recruitment Drive for Africa Event: September 19, 2024
• Expected start date of new hires: December 2024 – January 2025

Application Document

• Preparation Guide (English, PDF)
• World Bank Group Interview
• World Bank Careers
• Submitting a general application and job alerts for all jobs across the World Bank Group
• World Bank Units

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the World Bank Group Recruitment Drive