Position
title: Young Professionals Program - YPP 2013
Grade: PL-6
Objectives
The African Development Bank (AfDB) hires approximately twenty (20) young professionals each year. Upon acceptance of offer and entry, the YPs complete a mandatory minimum of two years and maximum of three years on rotational assignments in different organizational units and sectors within the Bank.
The YPs will
undergo on-the-job training and mentoring that will equip them with skills,
knowledge and experience to address developmental issues in Africa in
particular and the developing world in general.
At the end
of three years and upon successful completion of the program, the YPs will be
equipped to compete for any relevant vacancies in the AfDB.
2013 YPP
Selection Criteria
The following established selection criteria guide the recruitment and selection into the Program, and at no time will the Bank make an exception for any candidate:
The following established selection criteria guide the recruitment and selection into the Program, and at no time will the Bank make an exception for any candidate:
- Citizen of a member country
(regional or non-regional) of the AfDB.
- A maximum of 32 years of age by
December 31st of the selection year.
- A minimum of a Master’s degree
or equivalent in Economics, Engineering, Social Sciences, International
Development, Business Administration, Finance, or any discipline that is
relevant to the business of the Bank, and with outstanding academic
credentials.
- Multi-disciplinary background
and a minimum of three years relevant work experience. Demonstrated strong
analytical skills; dynamism; results-orientation; and problem-solving
capability.
- Areas of particular interest to
the Program include leadership potential; ability to work in a variety of
operational and corporate tasks; ability to leverage knowledge with
others; and adaptability to working in a multicultural setting.
- Demonstrated passion for
development issues and a commitment to Africa (field experience on the
continent and/or in other developing countries is an added advantage).
- Excellent written and verbal
communication skills in English or French with a working knowledge of the
other language (working knowledge of a third language that is relevant to
the Bank’s operations in Africa is an advantage).
- Working knowledge of Microsoft
operating systems (PowerPoint, Excel, Visio). Additional I.T. skills
are an advantage.
In addition, the AfDB will take into
account skills in areas such as Information Communication and Technology (ICT);
People management and Administration; Fiduciary Risks (i.e. Audit, Risk
Management and Anti-Corruption); and Knowledge Management.
Please note that all applicants must have completed and obtained a Master’s or equivalent Degree Certificate by the time the vacancy announcement closes to be considered for the program.
Applications will be accepted until midnight (Tunis time) of the closing date and will not accept any application submissions after the closing date of the Vacancy Announcement
Please note that all applicants must have completed and obtained a Master’s or equivalent Degree Certificate by the time the vacancy announcement closes to be considered for the program.
Applications will be accepted until midnight (Tunis time) of the closing date and will not accept any application submissions after the closing date of the Vacancy Announcement
Closing date: 21/06/2013