Islamic Development Bank (ISDB) Young Professionals Program 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.

Program Features

1. 24-months professional experience
2. Job rotation at IsDB HQ & Regional Hubs
3. Guaranteed employment upon successful completion of the program

Eligibility Criteria for Islamic Development Bank (ISDB) Young Professionals Program 2025

1. Education: Hold a minimum Master’s degree in any discipline that is relevant to the Bank from a highly reputable University. Candidates who are pursuing a Master’s degree are eligible to apply if the degree will be awarded before the start date of the YPP Program. Master’s degree obtained less than 4 years from the application deadline.
2. Citizenship: Be a citizen 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).
3. 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 favorably.
4. Age: 32 years or younger by the deadline of the application.
5. 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).
6. Display a commitment and passion for the IsDB mission and its model of development.

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

1. Achieved a Pass with Distinction or Merit or Honors in their Master’s program. Candidates still pursuing their Master’s degree shall submit their latest transcripts that display outstanding academic standing.
2. Recipient of the IsDB Scholarship.
3. Trilingual: Good command of Arabic and/or French.
4. Possessing or be pursuing a Professional Certification or a PhD from a reputable institution in a relevant field.
5. Relevant professional working experience in any of the IsDB’s core sectors.

Benefits of Islamic Development Bank (ISDB) Young Professionals Program 2025

1. You’ll be part of a global network of IsDB professionals who are helping to promote sustainable development in our 57-Member Countries & in Muslim communities in non-Member Countries.
2. Within your first months at the Bank, you’ll be involved in real development projects, driving innovation, and establishing partnerships. and leveraging Islamic Finance instruments to deliver value to our stakeholders.
3. When you join the IsDB YPP program, you’ll be joining a unique career development experience that will stretch you to fulfill the IsDB mission of empowering people for a sustainable future.
4. More importantly, you’ll witness the impact of your work on the ground whilst growing personally and professionally with other like-minded professionals.

Benefits

1. Internationally Competitive Tax Free Salary
2. Group Personal Accident Insurance
3. Education Grants For Kids
4. Annual Tickets To/From the home Country
5. Medical Coverage for the staff and dependents (including parents)

How to Apply

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

For more details, visit ISDB webpage

Application Deadline

May 31, 2025

Application Link(s)

• Apply for Islamic Development Bank (ISDB) Young Professionals Program 2025