Deadline: the 25th of August 2023 | World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Program (Fully-funded to Washington, DC)
The World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Program 2023/2024 is now accepting applications. The program is aimed at young, talented African citizens who are pursuing or have recently finished a Ph.D. in a field related to the work of the World Bank. Since its beginning, the fellowship program has been a great success, creating a solid pipeline of young African talent interested in working in international organizations, African governments, think tanks, and academia.
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In order to get practical experience in WBG operations, the program provides chosen fellows a six-month assignment at WBG offices in Washington, D.C., or in-country offices. This entails creating and disseminating knowledge, creating national and international policies, and creating institutions to promote inclusive growth in underdeveloped nations. Fellows will focus on research, economic policy, technical assistance, and loan operations that support the World Bank’s objectives of eradicating poverty and boosting shared prosperity while also gaining from research and innovation in a variety of industries.
Benefits
Fellows are qualified to receive consultant fees from their university or institution as well as round-trip economy plane airfare to Washington, D.C., or a WBG country office.
Eligibility
- The applicant must have recently earned their doctorate—within three years—or be enrolled in their final year of study.
- possess a strong command of spoken and written English.
- possess good analytical and quantitative abilities.
- be younger than 32 at the time the application period closes.
Choice Process
- Phase I: Depending on the applicants’ areas of specialization, a short list of individuals will be made available for hiring to the various WBG units. The status of applications and whether or not applicants have been shortlisted will be communicated to applicants.
- Phase II: The WBG’s various units will be consulted when choosing the final list of fellows. All shortlisted candidates will be informed of their selection status after the selection process is complete. Following notification and approval, the chosen individuals will be employed as temporary consultants for a period of six months beginning in January 2024.
Application
The application date is August 25, 2023. Applications received after the deadline won’t be accepted.
Go to World Bank Group for further details.
