2025 IsDB Young Professionals Program For Young Graduates

Published: 25 Apr 2025

The Young Professionals Program (YPP) is an entry level talent development program that equips you with the knowledge, skills, and network for a fulfilling career in international development.

Our diversity is focused on ensuring a space for all cultures.

Key features of the program include:

• 24-months professional experience
• Job rotation at IsDB HQ & Regional Hubs
• Guaranteed employment upon graduation

What is different about IsDB YPP?

• You’ll be part of a global network of IsDB professionals dedicated to serving Member Countries and humanity.
• Within your first months at the Bank, you’ll be involved in real development projects, driving innovation, establishing partnerships, and leveraging Islamic Finance instruments to deliver value to our stakeholders.
• When you join the IsDB YPP program, you’ll be joining a unique career development experience that will stretch you to fulfil the IsDB mission of empowering people for a sustainable future.
• More importantly, you’ll witness the impact of your work on the ground whilst growing personally and professionally with other like-minded professionals.

IsDB Young Professionals Program

Application Deadline	Not Specified
Type	Internship
Sponsor	Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of IsDB Young Professionals Program

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

Requirements for IsDB Young Professionals Program

Prospective candidates for the YPP must fulfil the following minimum requirements:

• Education: Must hold at least Master’s degree in a discipline relevant to the Bank, obtained from a highly reputed university. The Master’s degree (or the most recent academic qualification) must have been completed within four years prior to the application deadline (31 May 2025).
• Citizenship: Priority will be given to citizens of IsDB member countries.
• Language: Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Good command over one the Bank’s other operating languages (Arabic or French) will be viewed favourably.
• Age: Not older than 32 years by the deadline (31 May 2025).
• Location: 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).
• Experience: Up to five years of relevant professional experience in one of IsDB’s core sectors, acquired after completing a bachelor’s degree and before the application deadline.
• Commitment and passion for IsDB mission and its model of development.

In addition to the above minimum criteria, prospective candidates who have the following qualifications will be given priority:

• Achieved a Pass with Distinction or Merit or Honours (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 pursuing a Professional Certification or a PhD from a reputable institution in a relevant field.

Application Deadline

January 1, 1970

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) on www.isdbcareers.com to apply