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.

Common questions

Answered from the sponsor's own published terms. A question we cannot answer from them is left out.

Is the African Development Bank Young Professionals Programme open now?
No. The 2026 round closed on 30 November 2025.
Is there an age limit?
32 or under at the closing date.
What qualifications and experience do I need?
Master's degree in a field relevant to the Bank, plus at least three years after the postgraduate degree.
Who is eligible to apply?
Nationals of AfDB member countries.
What would I join as?
A three-year rotational programme.
How often does this programme run?
Every three years, usually in November, roughly every three years.
Where do I apply?
The AfDB careers site. Applications are never made through UNjobnet.
AfDB’s official page From published sources

Terms change between rounds — confirm there before applying.

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