Brief on International Financial Institutions and Organizations

The Bank Internship Programme: Practical training in international development projects, designed for entry-level candidates and recent graduates. Participants work on real World Bank projects, with internship opportunities available at the headquarters in Washington, D.C., and World Bank offices in member countries.

Young Professionals Programme (YPP) – World Bank Group: The WBG Young Professionals Programme is a competitive programme aimed at attracting young talent with technical expertise and leadership potential to work within the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), contributing to addressing global development challenges. The programme offers opportunities for professional development, mentoring, and fieldwork, helping to prepare future leaders in international development. :

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IFC – Ministry of Finance Internship Programme: Professional training in advisory projects and private sector investments, with the possibility of rotation between operational units. Programme duration: two to three months.

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The ICSID provides an opportunity for UAE nationals who meet the required criteria to join the Panel of Arbitrators or the Panel of Conciliators.

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The NDB provides internship opportunities for students to develop their skills and gain practical experience in a dynamic, multicultural work environment, under the supervision and guidance of managers and specialist experts. Interns will receive professional training that directly contributes to skill development and competency enhancement. Please contact the International Financial Organisations and Institutions team for joining opportunities.

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Young Professional Development Programme: A structured two-year programme aimed at preparing young talent from the Fund’s member countries for a career in international development. For further details, please
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Internship Opportunities: An internship programme enabling students to gain practical experience in an international organisation. The programme spans three to six months and is designed to provide a structured, supportive framework for students across all departments of the OPEC Fund. The focus is on enriching participants’ experience through comprehensive, hands-on exposure to working in an international organisation.
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The Fund offers a range of professional and capacity-building programmes that enable national cadres to gain practical experience in macroeconomics, fiscal policy, and monetary and financial stability.

Key Available Programmes:

Economist Programme: A professional programme targeting young economic talent, allowing participants to work within Fund teams on economic analysis, policy formulation, and research. Participants engage in analysing economic data, preparing reports, and contributing to the design of economic programmes for member countries, thereby building their professional capabilities and qualifying them for future leadership roles.
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Externally Funded Assignment Programme (EFAP): This programme is designed to strengthen cooperation between the Fund and member countries by providing public sector officials the opportunity to work at the Fund for a defined period, with a view to developing their professional capabilities and facilitating knowledge transfer. The estimated programme cost is approximately USD 250,000, targeting officials with experience in economic policy.

Key Nomination Criteria:

• Strong economic analysis skills.
• Professional experience typically ranging from 3 to 15 years in economic policy or academic research.
• Preference for candidates with expertise in macroeconomics, financial stability, or public finance.
• A postgraduate degree in economics (PhD preferred).

Other IMF Programmes

• Government-Provided Advisers: Appointed to support the Office of the Executive Director at the IMF Executive Board, participating in policy analysis and monitoring Board activities.
• Special Appointee Programme: Designed to provide public sector officials in member countries with an understanding of the Fund’s operational mechanisms and to strengthen institutional cooperation.
• Staff Secondment to the IMF Regional Office in Riyadh: This programme enables economists to be seconded to the IMF Regional Office in Riyadh, where they participate in economic analysis and support research activities, conferences, and economic policy work across the region.

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The Islamic Development Bank offers scholarships to member countries for Master’s and PhD degrees. Registration opens annually towards the end of each year (Scholarship Programmes 2026–2027 | IsDB)، with opportunities for employment in senior leadership and executive positions.

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Jobs at IsDB

• The United Arab Emirates has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Fund for Agricultural Development regarding Secondment Programmes.
• Secondment programmes are available upon the UAE’s request at any time throughout the year.

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The Fund provides employment and professional cooperation opportunities for specialist cadres in the fields of economics and finance.

Key Available Opportunities:

• Employment contracts for a period of two years, renewable subject to performance.
• Opportunities to appoint temporary experts and consultants to work at the Fund’s headquarters or to participate in its missions to member countries.
• Employment opportunities in economic analysis, fiscal policy, and economic research.

View employment opportunities at the Fund via the following link:
Job Vacancies Arab Monetary Fund

The EBRD offers numerous employment opportunities at its headquarters in London and its branch offices. Job opportunities may be viewed at:

EBRD Jobs

The Fund provides employment opportunities in the fields of investment and financial portfolio management.

Key Available Vacancies:

• Junior Investment Analyst: Participating in the management and investment of financial surpluses in accordance with the approved asset allocation strategy, and contributing to the evaluation of fund managers and the monitoring of investment performance.
• Investment Specialist: Supporting investment management through performance and risk monitoring, preparing financial and investment reports, and coordinating with advisory bodies and asset managers.

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Young Professionals Programme (YPP): A three-year professional programme aimed at preparing a new generation of professional leaders in international development. Participants work across several departments within the Bank, gaining hands-on experience in areas such as: financial analysis, project finance, trade finance, risk management, internal audit, legal affairs, and information technology.

The programme also includes temporary secondment opportunities to partner international development institutions, aimed at facilitating the exchange of expertise and strengthening cooperation among development finance institutions.

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Among the available positions at the Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development:
Risk Management Specialist: Contributing to the development of the corporate risk management framework, assessing operational and strategic risks, and preparing treatment and mitigation plans, thereby strengthening governance principles and internal control in accordance with international best practices.

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