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ADB Young Professionals Program (YPP)

Asian Development Bank (ADB)
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The Young Professionals Program is the Asian Development Bank's entry track for early-career staff, mostly based at headquarters in Manila. Young professionals work on ADB operations across Asia and the Pacific with a full staff salary and benefits. The first appointment lasts three years.

Deadline
Usually opens in September with interviews early the next year
Funding
Full ADB salary, housing and education allowances, relocation costs, medical and retirement benefits
Where
Philippines
Who it's for
Early-career professionals age 32 or younger
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Applicants need a relevant university degree, with a postgraduate degree preferred, and at least 3 years of relevant work experience or a PhD. They must be 32 or younger when they join and be nationals of an ADB member country.
Field of study
Economics, finance, engineering, law, public policy and related fields
Length
3 years, renewable for up to 3 more

Details like deadlines and eligibility can change from year to year, so check the official program page before you apply.

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