World Bank Group Opens Applications for the Competency Fellowship Program for Saudis with Master's Degrees
The World Bank Group (WBG) has announced the opening of applications for the FY2027 cohort of the Middle East and North Africa (MNA Fellows Program) for Saudi nationals, which allows them to work in a number of the group's units at its headquarters in Washington or in offices around the world, including Riyadh.
Available Jobs
- Associate in Public Financial Management (Washington)
- Fellowship in Governance (Washington)
- Fellowship in Climate, Environment, and Sustainability (Washington)
- Associate in Energy and Development Economics (Washington)
- Fellowship in Economic Growth, Private Sector Development, Research and Data (Washington)
- Fellowship in Finance and the Financial Sector (Washington)
- Fellowship in Dispute Resolution and Legal Affairs (Washington)
- Associate in Risk Management and Compliance (Washington)
- Fellowship in Private Sector Development and Finance (Riyadh)
- Fellowship in Infrastructure and Natural Resources (to be determined: Riyadh, Doha or Dubai)
- Fellowship in Manufacturing, Agribusiness & Services (TBD and options Dubai & Riyadh)
- Fellowship in Agriculture, Food, and Agricultural Investment (Washington)
- Other Fellowships in Debt Mobilization, Financial Sector Services and Regulatory Reform, with a total of 20 opportunities
Conditions and Qualifications
- The applicant must be a Saudi national.
- Obtain a master's degree, preferably a minimum of two years of work experience.
- Fluent English language proficiency.
- Paying attention to the field of international development and meeting the requirements of the opportunity applied for according to the terms of reference for each unit.
Date and Method of Submission
Applications are currently open and will continue until November 3, 2026, and the application is done through the World Bank Group's official website by selecting the appropriate opportunity from the Saudi Arabia Opportunities Table, and the selected candidates will be contacted for the next stages only.
