African Development Bank Young Professionals Programme

Run by African Development Bank

A three-year programme with three rotation phases, based in Abidjan or another Bank location. It does not run every year — check the cadence before waiting on it.

Between rounds
The 2026 round closed on 30 November 2025. The next round is expected around November 2028.

What it asks for

As published by the sponsor. Fields the sponsor does not state are omitted rather than guessed.

Age
32 or under at the closing date
Education
Master's degree in a field relevant to the Bank
Experience
At least three years after the postgraduate degree
Who may apply
Nationals of AfDB member countries
Enters at
A three-year rotational programme
Apply through
The AfDB careers site

Tell me when this opens

One email when the next round opens. Nothing else, and it can be stopped any time.

AfDB’s official page From published sources

Terms change between rounds — confirm there before applying.

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