Education: Hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field

Young Professionals Program (YPP) at African Development Bank (AfDB)
Location: Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire or any other African location as determined by the Bank
Position Grade: PL6
Position Number: 50067362
Posting Date: October 31, 2025
Closing Date: November 30, 2025

About the Bank
Established in 1964, the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) is the leading pan-African development institution, promoting inclusive and sustainable economic growth across Africa. With 81 member states (54 regional), the Bank provides financial and technical support to transformative projects that reduce poverty and accelerate development. In line with its Ten-Year Strategy (2024–2033), the Bank focuses on four core pillars: Unlock Africa’s Capital Power, Rebuild Africa’s Financial Sovereignty, Turn Demographics into a Dividend, and Build Resilient Infrastructure and Add Real Value.

About the Young Professionals Program (YPP)
The YPP is a diversity-focused talent development initiative designed to nurture Africa’s future leaders and development experts. It offers an opportunity for young, talented professionals to build rewarding careers and contribute to the continent’s transformation.

Program Objectives:

• Build a professional pipeline for the Bank’s future leadership
• Develop talented young professionals as future development specialists
• Support the Bank’s diversity and inclusion goals

Key Features

• Rotation: Participants rotate across three different departments, including one in a Country or Regional Office.
• Capacity Development: Includes structured learning through onboard training, postgraduate programs, certifications, and on-the-job experience.
• Mentorship & Coaching: Dedicated mentors and coaching programs for professional growth and cultural integration.
• Graduation: Successful participants graduate at PL5 level and integrate into the Bank’s workforce.

Program Focus Areas (2025 Intake)
Applicants from all relevant fields are welcome, especially those aligned with AfDB’s priorities: Information Technology & Digitalization, Agriculture & Food Security, Engineering & Infrastructure, Human Capital & Youth Employment, Economics, Statistics & Data Management, Finance, Risk & Investment Management, Operations & Procurement, Communication, Legal, and Governance, Human Resources & Corporate Services.

Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, candidates must:

• Be a citizen of an AfDB member country
• Be 32 years or younger by November 30, 2025
• Hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Have at least 3 years of post-graduate work experience
• Demonstrate passion for Africa’s development
• Have strong teamwork, leadership, and analytical skills
• Be fluent in English or French (with working knowledge of the other preferred)
• Be willing to live and work in Abidjan or other AfDB locations
• Have good command of MS Office (SAP knowledge is an asset)

Encouraged Applicants
Female candidates and 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.

Additional Information
Program Duration: Three years (international recruitment terms apply)
Travel: May be required across Africa
Equal Opportunity: The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer.

Important: The AfDB never requests any payment at any stage of the recruitment process. Beware of fraudulent job offers.

How to Apply
AfDB Staff: Apply via the internal portal.
External Candidates: Apply through the official AfDB career page.

Apply Here
For technical assistance, email: HRDirect@AFDB.ORG

Deadline: November 30, 2025
Location: Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire (or other Bank offices)
Program Duration: 3 years
Open to all AfDB member countries