Description
The World Bank Group Analyst Program is a new and unique opportunity for exceptionally talented young people with a passion for international development to contribute to solving some of the world’s most pressing problems.


Through this structured three-year program, you will work in an intellectually challenging and culturally diverse environment within a specific practice, region, or corporate unit in the World Bank Group, which includes the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) and International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes.

You will have the opportunity to contribute and grow your skills in areas ranging from analytics, research, data management, project management, communications, finance, management accounting, and information technology. In addition, the program offers various cohort activities aimed to broaden your exposure to the work of the World Bank Group and develop leadership skills.

Upon completion of the program, there may be opportunities for you to continue your career in the World Bank Group. Participants holding a Master’s degree who find the opportunity to continue their career at the WBG may also be eligible for advancement opportunities. Alternatively, you may leverage the experience you have gained to pursue further studies or other opportunities in international development.

Eligibility

Citizenship of a member country of the World Bank Group
Passion to contribute to the World Bank Group mission to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity
28 years of age or younger (i.e., born on or after January 1st, 1988)
Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in relevant field. Candidates who are currently pursuing a degree are eligible if the degree will be awarded by December 31, 2016
One to three years of relevant work experience in one or more specialty areas (see Application and Selection Process )
Analytical thinking, proven academic success, strong written and oral communication skills, and leadership potential
Experience working or studying in developing countries is preferred
Fluency in English is required. Fluency or proficiency in other languages, in particular Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Spanish or Russian, is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits
Contract: a three-year local term contract is being offered.

Salary: WBG Analysts are offered a locally-competitive salary, based on their education and professional experience.

Health, Life, Accident and Other Insurance Programs: WBG Analyst and their families (including declared domestic partners) may choose from three comprehensive medical/dental benefit plans. The WBG also provides basic life and accident insurance to all staff at no cost, and staff can elect optional life and accident insurance plans. The WBG also provides disability and Workers' Compensation coverage to staff at no cost.

Pension Plan: The WBG sponsors a comprehensive pension plan for eligible staff. Upon separation from the WBG, either a lump sum or a pension will become payable to the staff based on eligibility.

Relocation Benefits on Appointment: For WBG Analysts relocating to a new country, a cash allowance at the discretion of their hiring unit may be granted.

Tax Allowance: U.S. staff receive an additional quarterly payment to cover the U.S., state and local income tax liabilities on their World Bank Group income. Expatriates and U.S. permanent residents do not incur U.S. income tax liability and are thus not eligible for this benefit.

Financial Assistance: The World Bank Group offers financial assistance programs, including a two-year interest-free settling-in loan to those who relocate upon appointment.

For more info and where to apply http://linksafrik..com.ng/2016/03/2016-world-bank-group-analyst-program.html

noblejoeuc:
Description
The World Bank Group Analyst Program is a new and unique opportunity for exceptionally talented young people with a passion for international development to contribute to solving some of the world’s most pressing problems.


Through this structured three-year program, you will work in an intellectually challenging and culturally diverse environment within a specific practice, region, or corporate unit in the World Bank Group, which includes the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) and International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes.

You will have the opportunity to contribute and grow your skills in areas ranging from analytics, research, data management, project management, communications, finance, management accounting, and information technology. In addition, the program offers various cohort activities aimed to broaden your exposure to the work of the World Bank Group and develop leadership skills.

Upon completion of the program, there may be opportunities for you to continue your career in the World Bank Group. Participants holding a Master’s degree who find the opportunity to continue their career at the WBG may also be eligible for advancement opportunities. Alternatively, you may leverage the experience you have gained to pursue further studies or other opportunities in international development.

Eligibility

Citizenship of a member country of the World Bank Group
Passion to contribute to the World Bank Group mission to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity
28 years of age or younger (i.e., born on or after January 1st, 1988)
Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in relevant field. Candidates who are currently pursuing a degree are eligible if the degree will be awarded by December 31, 2016
One to three years of relevant work experience in one or more specialty areas (see Application and Selection Process )
Analytical thinking, proven academic success, strong written and oral communication skills, and leadership potential
Experience working or studying in developing countries is preferred
Fluency in English is required. Fluency or proficiency in other languages, in particular Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Spanish or Russian, is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits
Contract: a three-year local term contract is being offered.

Salary: WBG Analysts are offered a locally-competitive salary, based on their education and professional experience.

Health, Life, Accident and Other Insurance Programs: WBG Analyst and their families (including declared domestic partners) may choose from three comprehensive medical/dental benefit plans. The WBG also provides basic life and accident insurance to all staff at no cost, and staff can elect optional life and accident insurance plans. The WBG also provides disability and Workers' Compensation coverage to staff at no cost.

Pension Plan: The WBG sponsors a comprehensive pension plan for eligible staff. Upon separation from the WBG, either a lump sum or a pension will become payable to the staff based on eligibility.

Relocation Benefits on Appointment: For WBG Analysts relocating to a new country, a cash allowance at the discretion of their hiring unit may be granted.

Tax Allowance: U.S. staff receive an additional quarterly payment to cover the U.S., state and local income tax liabilities on their World Bank Group income. Expatriates and U.S. permanent residents do not incur U.S. income tax liability and are thus not eligible for this benefit.

Financial Assistance: The World Bank Group offers financial assistance programs, including a two-year interest-free settling-in loan to those who relocate upon appointment.

For more info and where to apply http://linksafrik..com.ng/2016/03/2016-world-bank-group-analyst-program.html

I guess this is a dream career for many young professionals

You Can find more details on how to apply through the blog link http://linksafrik..com.ng/2016/03/2016-world-bank-group-analyst-program.html

If you have applied or intend applying please let other nairalanders know about it as a form of review to encourage or discourage applications on nairaland.

Good information, Thanks for sharing this.

Interesting piece.

Thanks for sharing

@Op... Thanks for sharing

Who has applied

i applied succesfully just now...but the site tidious eh

Master degree required

ibroqs:
i applied succesfully just now...but the site tidious eh

Kindly paste the link u applied through... The link provided by op isn't clicking

It Works,i Followed Same Website

ibroqs:
It Works,i Followed Same Website

Am glad you applied. Pls keep me updated if u get any info

Hey Nairalanders! Any other person who applied for the World Bank Analyst Program should keep us all updated if u get any update

Successful applied

kudus007:
Successful applied

Welcome on board bro. Good luck!

My application was successful. Let's hope for the best

Application successful but didn't get notification in my mail

Please for those who has applied successfully, kindly. Forward the site address so others can apply.

Thank you as we awaits your response.

For those who are yet to apply the Application deadline is April 5th 2016

ibroqs:
i applied succesfully just now...but the site tidious eh

kudus007:
Successful applied

noblejoeuc:
For those who are yet to apply the Application deadline is April 5th 2016

pls guys, could u help with the cover letter address or there isn't need?

SupremeCommanda:

pls guys, could u help with the cover letter address or there isn't need?

Let me check something to see if I can help

Oh Suppercomma you have to act fast cos the deadline is tomorrow.

noblejoeuc:

Let me check something to see if I can help

Alright boss. Thanks!

SupremeCommanda:

pls guys, could u help with the cover letter address or there isn't need?

I didn't put any address just complimentary greetings. Dear sir/madam then the contents

kudus007:

I didn't put any address just complimentary greetings. Dear sir/madam then the contents

Okay boss. I was thinking there's need to address it, but since we're applying online, there isn't any need to maybe?

I guess am late to his one already.
Can I still make it through the application process before the deadline tomorrow?

Did anyone separate the statement of interest and the cover letter? I mean pasting the statement of interest in the text box and then adding a cover letter on the first page of your CV?

tomzman:
Did anyone separate the statement of interest and the cover letter? I mean pasting the statement of interest in the text box and then adding a cover letter on the first page of your CV?

Statement of interest should be typed in the rquired box on the application form.

Wow..... Nigerians.... did any of you really care to go to world bank's web page. what of if all your info is being gathered to spam your inbox or your contacts sold for adverts.
FYI here is the Job opening link straight from world bank's website http://web.worldbank.org/external/default/main?contentMDK=23158967&hlPK=8470978&menuPK=8453611&pagePK=8453982&piPK=8453986&theSitePK=8453353

truly, we are educated but are still illiterates