Brief Description
The African Development Bank Young Professionals Program (YPP) 2025 is a strategic, diversity-focused leadership development initiative designed to cultivate a new generation of future-ready professionals who will shape the continent’s economic and social transformation.
This prestigious three-year international program offers young Africans and nationals of AfDB member countries a unique opportunity to gain world-class experience at Africa’s premier multilateral development institution. The program seeks to build a strong leadership pipeline, nurture innovation, and strengthen the Bank’s human capital through mentorship, capacity building, and rotational assignments.
If you are a visionary young professional with a passion for Africa’s development, this is your chance to fast-track your career, gain international exposure, and contribute to meaningful impact across the continent.
The YPP is more than a training program—it’s a career acceleration platform that connects talent, purpose, and leadership. Participants will undergo immersive rotations across the Bank’s departments and regional offices, engage in high-impact learning experiences, and work directly on transformative projects aligned with the Bank’s Ten-Year Strategy and High 5 Priorities:
1. Light up and power Africa
2. Feed Africa
3. Industrialize Africa
4. Integrate Africa
5. Improve the quality of life for the people of Africa
Key Features of the AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PROGRAM 2025:
1. Rotational Assignments
• Each participant completes three rotations across different Bank complexes.
• The first rotation aligns with your core skills and academic background.
• The second rotation challenges participants to explore new functions or regional operations.
• The third rotation facilitates transition and integration, typically leading to placement in a permanent role.
2. Capacity Development
• Access to the Young Professionals Learning Faculty, featuring:
* Onboard training courses
* A customized postgraduate program with a top global institution
* The AfDB Operations Academy
* International certification opportunities
• Training is structured in phases to develop both technical expertise and leadership capabilities.
3. Mentorship and Coaching
• Every Young Professional (YP) is paired with a mentor, coach, and peer support group to ensure smooth integration into the Bank’s culture and operations.
4. Graduation and Integration
• Successful participants who complete all program phases, rotations, and performance milestones will be integrated into the Bank’s workforce at the PL5 grade level.
Compensation & Benefits Include:
• Competitive international salary package
• Tax-free allowances and benefits under AfDB policies
• Health insurance, retirement plan, and housing support
• Exposure to global conferences, leadership training, and cross-functional projects
This is a career-defining opportunity to join one of the most respected institutions driving Africa’s transformation.
Name of Organizer
African Development Bank (AfDB)
Requirements/ Eligibility criteria
Applicants must meet the following minimum eligibility requirements to qualify for the African Development Bank Young Professionals Program (YPP) 2025:
1. Citizenship: Must be a national of an AfDB member country.
2. Age: Must be 32 years or younger by November 30, 2025.
3. Education: Must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in a discipline relevant to the Bank’s mission (Economics, Finance, Development Studies, Business Administration, Engineering, Environment, International Relations, etc.).
4. Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ post-graduate professional experience in fields aligned with the Bank’s Ten-Year Strategy and Four Cardinal Points.
5. Experience in Africa: Demonstrated hands-on experience on the African continent or in developing regions.
6. Commitment: Proven passion for Africa’s development and a desire to make a tangible impact.
7. Competencies: Strong skills in teamwork, negotiation, leadership, strategic thinking, communication, and project management.
8. Technical Skills: High proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); knowledge of SAP systems is an added advantage.
9. Language: Excellent communication skills in English or French, with a working knowledge of the other language preferred.
10. Mobility: Willingness to relocate to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, and travel across the continent as required.
11. Digital Mindset: Ability to work effectively in a digital, data-driven environment and adapt to technological evolution.
Program Duration and Stipends
The AfDB Young Professionals Program 2025 is a three-year international program classified under international recruitment terms and conditions, offering a comprehensive benefits package that reflects the Bank’s global employment standards.
Program Duration: 3 Years
Location: Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire (Headquarters) with regional rotations
Deadline
30th November,2025.
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