MNA Fellows Program

About

The World Bank Group, under the sponsorship of the Middle East and North Africa Vice Presidency and in collaboration with the Human Resources Vice Presidency, is launching a MNA Fellows Program which aims to:

• Identify, grow, and develop professionals from MNA countries for immediate or future placement opportunities at the WBG headquarters in Washington, or in any of the WBG country offices
• Increase representation of MNA nationals at the WBG
• Increase the number of nationals from MNA countries selected into the WBG Young Professionals Program
• Build skills of young talent in technical areas of critical importance to the development of the MNA region

The selection of the Fellows will be consistent with the World Bank Group recruitment policies and procedures with hiring units driving the recruitment process.

Program Features

• Mentoring
• Leadership Development
• Curriculum - One workshop/quarter
• Ongoing check-ins
• Program evaluation by participants

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the MNA Fellows Program, applicants must:

• Be national of the Donor Program country
• Have a Master's degree with ideally two years of experience
• Be fluent in English
• Be committed to International Development
• Fully compliant with the selection criteria listed in the relevant terms of reference (TOR)
• Women are particularly encouraged to apply.