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MNA Fellows Program Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

  1. To attract and develop young talent from the MNA countries for current and future employment opportunities at the WBG. 

  2. The  2025 Recruitment cycle for this Program is open to Kuwaiti nationals. 

  3. We are looking for talented young professionals that are passionate about International Development, are eager to receive first-hand experience working in one of the technical and operational areas of the World Bank Group and have the desire to learn and contribute to the WBG¡¯s mission of eradicating extreme poverty and boosting shared prosperity. 

  4. Applicants must meet the following requirements:

    • Be a citizen of Kuwait and have valid passport
    • Must have a master¡¯s degree and 2 years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
    • Be fluent in English
    • Be committed to International Development
    • Candidates who do not have a previous history working in the WBG.

  5. Infrastructure, Digitalization and Cybersecurity

  6. Appointments will be based mainly in Headquarters, Washington DC with a few located in one of the World Bank Group country offices. 

  7. The Fellows will receive an Extended Term Consultant (ETC) appointment for an initial one-year period. Pending availability of Funds, business needs and ETC satisfactory performance, ETC may be renewable for an additional year- subject to the ETC lifetime maximum of 2 years. The Fellow¡¯s ETC appointment will be subject to the World Bank Group¡¯s policies.

  8. While the Fellows of this arrangement would be able to apply for vacancies there would be no guarantee of employment with the World Bank Group beyond the contract period.

  9. All vacant positions will be advertised on this site. Please select the vacancy that you are interested in and follow the information on how to complete your application. All positions will remain open from May 12 until June 2nd, 2025, 7:59pm EST.

  10. There is no specific age limit established however the MNA Fellows Program is designed for young professionals such as recent graduates, with a master¡¯s degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. 

  11. Once the interview date is set by the hiring unit you have the option to be interviewed from your country via Videoconference, or through a World Bank Group office in your location. 

  12. The Letter of Appointment will have the job title Extended Term Consultant; The program is called MNA Fellows Kuwait program, thus the reference to the Fellows.

  13. This will depend on the TOR you are applying for.

  14. This is a full-time one-year Extended Term Consultant appointment. Pending availability of Funds, business needs and ETC satisfactory performance, ETC may be renewable for an additional year- subject to the ETC lifetime maximum of 2 years.

  15. Yes, since this is a full-time appointment, the candidates are not allowed work outside of the WBG. 

  16. A candidate can apply for multiple positions at the World Bank. There is no restriction on the number of positions a candidate can apply for, as long as they meet the qualifications and requirements for each position.

  17. Reference checks will be conducted by HR once the candidate is shortlisted or selected.

  18. The candidates are expected to join the World Bank Group for the entire appointment. Candidates can take a leave of absence from their current job to accept the appointment. 

  19. "The duty location will be indicated on the TOR you are selected for, and Fellows are expected to work from the duty station location. All new hires will participate in onboarding training, which provides guidance and support to help integrate into the World Bank Group."

  20. Read the TORs (Job description) very carefully and do your own research about the organization. 

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