Applications are now open for the 2025 Islamic Development Bank (ISDB) Young Professionals Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Islamic Development Bank Young Professionals Program
Opportunity Details
The Young Professionals Program (YPP) is an entry level talent development program that equips you with the knowledge, skills, and network for a fulfilling career in international development.
Program Features
- 24-months professional experience
- Job rotation at IsDB HQ & Regional Hubs
- Guaranteed employment upon successful completion of the program
Program Details
- You’ll be part of a global network of IsDB professionals who are helping to promote sustainable development in our 57-Member Countries & in Muslim communities in non-Member Countries.
- Within your first months at the Bank, you’ll be involved in real development projects, driving innovation, establishing partnerships. and leveraging Islamic Finance instruments to deliver value to our stakeholders.
- When you join the IsDB YPP program, you’ll be joining a unique career development experience that will stretch you to fulfill the IsDB mission of empowering people for a sustainable future.
- More importantly, you’ll witness the impact of your work on the ground whilst growing personally and professionally with other like-minded professionals.
Benefits of Islamic Development Bank Young Professionals Program
- Internationally Competitive Tax Free Salary
- Group Personal Accident Insurance
- Education Grant
- Annual Tickets
- Medical Coverage for the staff and dependents (including parents)
Islamic Development Bank Young Professionals Program Requirements
Minimum Requirements
Prospective candidates for the YPP must fulfil the following minimum requirements:
- Education: Must hold at least Master’s degree in a discipline relevant to the Bank, obtained from a highly reputed university. The Master’s degree (or the most recent academic qualification) must have been completed within four years prior to the application deadline (31 May 2025).
- Citizenship: Priority will be given to citizens of IsDB member countries.
- Language: Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Good command over one the Bank’s other operating languages (Arabic or French) will be viewed favourably.
- Age: Not older than 32 years by the deadline (31 May 2025).
- Location: Be willing to live in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) and travel to undertake country assignments as per business requirements (including rotation to an IsDB Regional Hub).
- Experience: Up to five years of relevant professional experience in one of IsDB’s core sectors, acquired after completing a bachelor’s degree and before the application deadline.
- Commitment and passion for IsDB mission and its model of development.
Additional Considerations
In addition to the above minimum criteria, prospective candidates who have the following qualifications will be given priority:
- Achieved a Pass with Distinction or Merit or Honours (or equivalent) in their Master’s program. Candidates still pursuing their Master’s degree shall submit their latest transcripts that display outstanding academic standing.
- Recipient of IsDB Scholarship.
- Bilingual/Trilingual: Good command of Arabic and/or French.
- Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
- Possess or pursuing a Professional Certification or a PhD from a reputable institution in a relevant field.
Preferred Specializations
The Young Professional Program is dedicated to attracting and nurturing the brightest graduates across a wide range of specializations. While we welcome applications from individuals with diverse academic backgrounds including Economics, Finance and Engineering, we particularly encourage graduates from the following fields to apply, as they will receive preferential consideration during our rigorous selection process.
- Data Science/ Artificial Intelligence
- Climate Change
- Agriculture Economics/Engineering
- Islamic Finance
- Transportation
- Urban Planning
- International Development/ Development Evaluation
- Youth and Gender Studies
- Economics
- PPP, Investment & Fund Management
- Education
- Public Health Management
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
31 May, 2025
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