The World Bank Group (WBG) Africa Fellowship Program targets young, talented African nationals who are completing, or have recently completed their Ph.D. in an area relevant to the World Bank’s work. The fellowship program has been very successful since its inception, building a strong pipeline of young African talent interested in a career in development, international institutions, African governments, think tanks, and academia. The program offers chosen fellows a six-month assignment at World Bank Group (WBG) offices in Washington D.C. or in country offices to gain hands-on experience in the operations of the WBG. This includes knowledge generation and dissemination, design of global and country policies, and the building of institutions to achieve inclusive growth in developing countries. Fellows will work on research, economic policy, technical assistance, and lending operations that contribute to the World Bank Group goal of eliminating poverty and increasing shared prosperity.

Eligibility

• Ph.D. candidates and recent graduates (within three years of Ph.D. completion) from Sub-Saharan Africa, are eligible to apply for the World Bank Group-Africa Fellowship Program.
• Have an excellent command of English, both written and verbal
• Possess strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Be under the age of 32 by the closing of the application period

The deadline for applications is August 23, 2021. Visit Funder for details.