African Development Bank Young Professionals Program for young Africans 2025

The African Development Bank Young Professionals Program for Young Africans 2025 is now accepting applications. It is recommended that candidates click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.

About African Development Bank Young Professionals Program for young Africans

Opportunity Details

Date Published: October 31, 2025
Application Deadline: November 30, 2025
Category: Postgraduate Masters
Oppotunity Locations: Cote-divoire

The Young Professionals Program (YPP) is a diversity focused talent development program, to create a leadership pipeline and workforce of the future for the Bank. This program offers exceptional career opportunities to talented young professionals with the ethos of future development specialists.

Sponsor Organisation: African Development Bank (AfDB)

Benefits of African Development Bank Young Professionals Program for young Africans

Career Development

Structured Rotations: Exposure to three different Bank complexes, including potential field experience in regional or country offices.
Professional Training: Access to a customized postgraduate program, international certifications, and the Bank’s Operations Academy.
On-the-Job Learning: Hands-on experience in diverse functional areas and projects.

Mentorship & Support

Mentorship & Coaching: Guidance from experienced professionals to ease integration and accelerate growth.
Buddy System: Peer support to help navigate the Bank’s culture and expectations.

Graduation & Advancement

Guaranteed Placement: Successful YPs graduate into full-time roles at PL5 grade level.
Leadership Pipeline: Designed to groom future leaders and development specialists.

International Exposure

Global Work Environment: Opportunities to work in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, and other African regions.
Diverse Teams: Collaboration with professionals from 81 member countries.

Employment Package

International Terms: Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with international recruitment standards.
Travel Opportunities: Continental travel for assignments and training.

African Development Bank Young Professionals Program for young Africans Requirements

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

Bearer of citizenship of a member country of the Bank.
32 years of age or younger by 30th of November 2025.
Master’s degree in any discipline that is relevant to the business of the Bank, with outstanding academic credentials.
At least 3 years’ post-graduate work experience in areas related to the Bank’s Ten-Year Strategy and Four Cardinal Points.
Hands-on experience on the African continent or in other developing regions.
Passion for Africa’s development.
Capacity to leverage knowledge, share and coach others - work effectively in teams with displayed high adaptability to a diverse environment.
Teamwork, negotiation, client orientation, communication, strategic perspective, leadership and project management skills.
Strong analytical & reporting skills, entrepreneurial drive, results-orientation and problem-solving capability.
High business acumen and innovative mindset.
Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other language.
Ability to work in a digital environment and embrace technology as it
evolves.
Willingness to work and live in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, the Bank’s Headquarters and any other country where the Bank may require the services.
Proficiency in the use of standard MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Practical knowledge of SAP systems will be an advantage.
Ability to travel continentally when required.

The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Nationals from the following member countries are strongly encouraged to apply: Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Cape Verde, China, Comoros, Eritrea, Equatorial Guinea, Eswatini, Finland, Ireland, Kuwait, Libya, Luxembourg, Namibia, Netherlands, Norway, Sao Tome & Principe, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, South Korea. South Sudan, Sweden and Turkey.