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The following are minimum qualifications you need to be considered for the Young Professionals Program, although candidates selected tend to exceed these requirements. Please note that no exceptions can be made for these requirements. Be 32 years of age or younger when entering the YP Program in September 2009 (born on or after September 30, 1976, for this selection year)
Have obtained a Master's degree or equivalent at the time of submitting your application
Be fluent in English
Specialize in a field relevant to the World Bank's operations such as economics, finance, education, public health, social sciences, engineering, urban planning, and natural resource management
Have significant relevant professional experience or continued academic study at the doctoral level
In order for you to be competitive for the limited number of positions, a combination of the following credentials is highly desirable: Display a commitment and passion for international development
Possess outstanding academic credentials
Have solid professional expertise and experience
Exhibit excellent client engagement and team leadership skills suitable for working in an international organization
Have international development country experience
Have working knowledge of additional languages relevant to the World Bank's work
Be flexible and have the ability to work in different areas of the institution
Be willing to better understand poverty issues by having your work focus on the lowest income countries
Be motivated to relocate and undertake country assignments
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