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Talent Programs

Hiring Process

Programs & Opportunities

Programs include:

• World Bank Group Internship Program

• Global Secondment Program (GSP)

• Donor-Funded Staffing Program (DFSP)

• Young Professionals Program (YPP)

We also offer various temporary/consulting appointments and staff positions, where you can find on our career website.

The WBG uses 10 grade levels across three streams:

• Administrative (GA–GD): usually requires a bachelor’s degree. (e.g., Team Assistants, Program Assistants)

• Professional & Technical (GE–GJ): usually requires a master’s degree or a PhD, with work experience. (e.g., Economists, Specialists, Investment Officers)

• Managerial (GH–GJ): Managers, Directors, Vice Presidents

• International: USD salary. Global expertise and mobility are essential.

• Local: Salary in local currency.

Both offer competitive benefits.

The YPP is a competitive leadership pipeline program for young professionals passionate about international development. Eligibility includes:

• Master’s degree or equivalent

• Fluency in English

• Relevant professional experience

Candidates are selected for academic excellence, professional experience, and leadership potential.

• Extended Term Temporary (ETT): equivalent of GA–GD, 90 day minimum, renewable, 3-year cumulative lifetime cap.

• Extended Term Consultant (ETC): equivalent of GE+ level, 90 day minimum, renewable, 3-year cumulative lifetime cap.

These opportunities are advertised under ‘Current Job Openings’.

The WBG is guided by five core values: Impact, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Innovation.

• Impact – We help our clients solve their greatest development challenges.

• Integrity – We do what is right.

• Respect – We care for our people, our clients, our partners and our planet.

• Teamwork – We work together to achieve our goals.

• Innovation – We learn and adapt to find better ways of doing things.

These values shape how staff work with clients and colleagues and support the institution’s development mission.

• U.S. roles: Non-U.S. citizens need either permanent residency or a G4 visa (sponsored by the WBG).

• Country offices: You must meet the local country’s requirements for international organizations. Please note that for GA-GD and ETT appointments, preference will be given to new hires who are: 1) nationals of the duty station, 2) legal residents, 3) or otherwise have legal presence in the duty station independent of any employer (excluding World Bank Group sponsorship), and who are authorized to work in the duty station.

Benefits & Policies

Yes, if they meet normal selection standards. Restrictions apply:

• No direct or indirect supervision

• No roles that create routine professional conflict

A staff member is required to inform Human Resources if that staff learns that a close relative is working at or applying for a position with the World Bank Group. This applies to close relatives who perform services for the WBG under a WBG appointment or as an employee of a firm, and to the close relatives of Executive Directors, Alternate Executive Directors, and Senior Advisors to the Executive Director.

Category of Relatives who are not eligible for employment:

• Mother, father, son, daughter.

• Sister, brother, half-sister, half-brother.

• Aunt, uncle, niece, nephew.

Interview & Screening

• Confirm logistics: time, interviewer names, location/platform

• Test virtual links 15 minutes early / plan transport for in-person

• Read WBG mission, values, and the job description

• Prepare examples using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Results)

• Review your CV and responsibilities

• Prepare questions for the interviewer

• Dress in business attire

• Be clear, concise, and stay on point

Keep it under one page. Include:

• Your motivation for applying

• Why you are interested in the role/team

• How your skills and experience match the job

• Any relevant leadership or impact examples

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