The Africa Regions of the World Bank Group (WBG) announce the opening of the application procedure for the WBG program for the 2024 recruitment of student-researchers, doctoral students or recently graduated doctors who are nationals of a country in sub-Saharan Africa, indicates a note from the World Bank published this Monday, July 24, specifying that the application of women is strongly encouraged.
The program aims, according to the same source, to build the capacities of a new generation of African actors capable of changing the game in the field of research on development, and policy-making and contribute to the reduction of poverty. poverty in the region.
The text emphasizes that only applications from doctoral students or recently graduated doctors (within three years of completion of the doctorate) who are nationals of a country in sub-Saharan Africa will be considered.
Applicants must meet the following complete eligibility criteria: have recently obtained a doctorate (within the last three years) or be registered in the last year of preparation for a doctorate; have an excellent command of written and oral English, possess strong quantitative and analytical skills; and be under the age of 32 on the closing date for applications
Successful candidates will spend six months at the World Bank Group headquarters in Washington or one of its country offices to gain hands-on experience. The program requires in-person availability for the period January-June 2024.
They will work in research, economic policy, technical assistance services, or lending operations that contribute to the World Bank Group’s goal of eradicating poverty and promoting overall prosperity.
The opening of the application procedure started on July 19, knowing that the application deadline is set for August 25, 2023.
According to the World Bank, since its creation, the student-researcher recruitment program has proven to be very effective and has made it possible to build a solid pool of young African talents who plan to pursue a career in development, with from an international institution or within an African government, think tank or university.
By OMA Newsletter N° 1259 of 07/24/2023
Article published under the direction of Dr. Najib Kettani
The OMA, NGO with an Intercontinental vocation
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