African Development Bank Young Professionals Program (YPP) 2026
3-year leadership program for Africans under 32. Salary $95k+, Abidjan posting, full training, fast track to senior roles.
The AfDB YPP is a 3-year structured leadership programme for talented young African professionals under 32. Successful candidates join the Bank as full staff, complete a rotational assignment, and are fast-tracked into senior operational roles.
What you get
3-year fixed-term staff contract with competitive tax-free salary starting at ~$95,000/year, plus international benefits package (housing, education, medical, annual home leave flights), structured leadership training, and a clear path to senior positions.
Eligibility
African national under 32 by the application deadline, master's degree in economics, engineering, finance, agriculture, social sciences, or related field, minimum 3 years of relevant full-time work experience, fluency in English or French with working knowledge of the other.
