IsDB Young Professional Program 2023

Eligibility for the IsDB Young Professional Program:

• Applicants must hold a minimum Master’s degree or equivalent in any discipline that is relevant to the Bank from a highly reputed University. Candidates who are pursuing a Master’s degree or equivalent are eligible to apply if the degree will be awarded before the start of the YPP Program.
• Candidates should be citizens of a member country of the IsDB (however. up to 25% of selected candidates from each cohort can be from Muslim communities in non-Member Countries).
• Students must have excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Good command over one of the Bank’s other operating languages (Arabic or French) will be viewed favorably.
• Candidates should not be older than 32 years upon joining IsDB, having acquired their Master’s degree less than 4 years from the start of the program.
• Applicants must 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).

Additional Qualifications:

• Achieved a Pass with Distinction or Merit or Honors (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 pursue a Professional Certification or a PhD from a reputable institution in a relevant field.
• Relevant professional working experience in any of IsDB’s core sectors.

Benefits:

• Internationally Competitive Tax Free Salary
• Group Personal Accident Insurance
• Education Allowance
• Annual Flight Tickets
• Medical Coverage for the staff and dependents (including parents).