ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

The Bank is an equal opportunity employer. To this end, the Bank is committed to achieving and maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects its culture. The Young Professional Program targets motivated and high-potential individuals from the Bank’s member countries.

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.