Are you considering a career with us?Embark on a professionaljourney of personalfulfillmentWe recognize that poverty has no borders. Neitherdoes excellence. So we are continually in search of thebrightest, most talented individuals from around the globe.And we are proud to employ a dedicated and committedworkforce that is diverse in gender, nationality and ethnicbackground.We have a multidisciplinary staff of more than 10,000employees from more than 160 countries specializing ineconomics, public policy, international finance, education,management, social sciences, environmental sciences,and many, many other fields. Our headquarters are inWashington, D.C., but more than a third of our staff isbased in 100+ regional country offices worldwide.In addition to stimulating and rewarding work, we offerinternationally competitive salaries and benefits. We areactive in recruiting globally mobile professionals with aninternational outlook. We offer a variety of employmentcontracts, with varying terms based on the needs of specificwork programs. Most important, we provide an atmospherethat promotes a healthy balance between work and life—from flexible schedules to a generous leave policy.Build a career that is truly worthwhile with the WorldBank, the world’s leading international developmentorganization.Who we needThe Bank is continually looking for experienced professionals(generally a minimum of five years’ relevant experience)with a demonstrated record of professional and academicachievement (Masters or PhDs preferred). A broadunderstanding of development issues and internationalwork experience, preferably at the policy level, is extremelybeneficial. In addition to proficiency in English, language skillsare often required in Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese,Russian, or Spanish.How we workWhat we believeOur mission is varied and complex, and our staff’sknowledge cuts across many areas of expertise. Weoperate in a team-based environment, organized around anumber of “networks” of staff members who contribute tothe Bank’s work in similar ways.We are vocal about our commitment to improving quality of life. That commitmentextends to the valuable women and men who make up the WorldBank Group’s global staff. We know that to attract and maintain the world’stop talent, we must provide a growth-oriented work environment where youknow what to expect from us, and where we know what to expect from you.We are committed to offering:n A compelling mission and causen Competitive compensation and benefitsn Challenging and rewarding workn A diverse workforcen An intellectually dynamic environmentn A respected standing among the international development communityn Opportunities for continued learning, career guidance and marketabilityIn turn, we expect you to sustain a high level of professional performance,maintain the quality of your skills, move across locations or assignments asneeded, share knowledge, and collaborate effectively.Human DevelopmentThe Human Development Network is the Bank’s home forpolicy, programs and research in the fields of education,health and nutrition, HIV/AIDS, social protection and labor,children and youth, and development dialogue. Our missionis to assist governments build balanced societies throughincreased learning, modernized health care deliverysystems and an improved understanding of labor marketsand globalization. You would bring expertise in:n Educationn Health, Nutrition, Populationn Social ProtectionPoverty Reduction andEconomic ManagementThe Poverty Reduction and Economic ManagementNetwork promotes economic and social reforms at thecountry level by providing support for the creation ofpolicy and building of institutions. We produce policyand analytical work in the areas of growth, fiscal policy,strategic debt issues, and regional development, whileworking with countries to maximize their trade gains andfight local corruption. And we actively foster women’seconomic empowerment through the promotion of equalopportunity. You would bring expertise in:n Economic Policy and Debtn Governance and Public Sector Reformn Gender and Developmentn Poverty ReductionSustainable DevelopmentThe Sustainable Development Network embraces the “triplebottom line” of sustainability—economic, environmental andsocial—as well as anticipates and addresses major trendssuch as climate change, natural resource depletion, foodscarcity, and urban expansion. We have made a renewedcommitment to help countries improve the reach and qualityof a sustainable infrastructure system, and we are focusedon the enhancement of overall environmental quality andresource management. We strive to increase the capacityof poor populations to better their lives through rural andsocial development. You would bring expertise in:n Environmentn Infrastructuren Agriculture and Rural Developmentn Energy and Miningn Water and Sanitationn Transportationn Urban and Social DevelopmentFinancial and Private SectorDevelopmentThe Financial and Private Sector Development Networkhelps countries grow their economies by focusing on threecore areas—job and wealth creation, equal opportunity,and better governance. Recognizing that productive jobstend to be created in private markets, we help establishthe institutional foundations necessary to maintain aneffective economic structure. We also focus on stabilitythrough the promotion of sound governance policies,enhanced transparency, policy reform and legal guidance.You would bring expertise in:n Bankingn Capital Marketsn Financial Services and Creditn Regulatory and Policy ReformsWorld Bank InstituteThe World Bank Institute (WBI) is a global connector ofknowledge, learning and innovation for development andpoverty reduction. WBI focuses on several themes whichcut across sectors and regions and reflect strong countrydemand and the World Bank’s corporate priorities, some ofwhich include climate change, fragile and conflict affectedstates, and public-private partnerships.Operations Policy andCountry ServicesThe Operations Policy and Country Services Networkimproves the accountability and efficiency of themanagement of a country’s public resources throughincreased fairness and transparency. We work closely withcountries to support their public procurement systems,facilitate communication, and offer hands-on assistance ina wide range of areas. You would bring expertise in:n Procurementn Financial Managementn Operational Servicesn Country ServicesIn addition to these areas of interest, the Bank Group alsoconsiders qualified candidates for our own institutionaland corporate needs. These areas include:n Administrative and Client Supportn Communicationsn Finance and Treasuryn Human Resourcesn Information Solutionsn Institutional Integrityn Legaln Resource Managementn Internal Auditingn Independent Evaluation GroupFive agencies. One group. One mission.The World Bank Group is not a“bank” in the common sense. Weare an international organizationowned and managed by morethan 180 member countries, bothdeveloped and developing. Thesecountries are borrowers, lenders,and donors, and collectively theyset our policies and oversee ouroperations. In addition, all BankGroup efforts are coordinatedwith a wide range of partners,including government agencies,nongovernmental organizations,other aid agencies, and theprivate sector.We also are not a single organization, but five agencies allworking together toward one goal—a world free of poverty.n The International Bank for Reconstruction andDevelopment IBRDn The International Development Association IDAn The International Finance Corporation IFCn The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency MIGAn The International Center for Settlement of InvestmentDisputes ICSIDTogether, the Bank agencies work as one group to fightpoverty worldwide by promoting growth to create economicopportunities and helping the world’s poor take advantageof those opportunities.We are proud to use our resources to help people around the world help themselves.
The World Bank1818 H Street, NWWashington, DC 20433 USAtel: (202) 473-1000fax: (202) 477-6391www.worldbank.orgwww.worldbank.org/jobsPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE& OPPORTUNITIESRotational Assignments: Providevaluable on-the-job experience.International Travel: Where YPsexperience firsthand the challenges ofdevelopment.TRAINING OPPORTUNITIESYoung Professionals Orientation:Specially designed to familiarize YPswith the operations of the World Bank.Individual Training Opportunities:YPs participate in training activitiesorganized within the World Bank as wellas external seminars.Young Professionals Roundtables:Offers YPs a more comprehensiveunderstanding of the Bank’s policies,procedures and culture.MENTORING, COACHING &SUPPORTYOUNG PROFESSIONALS<strong>PROGRAM</strong> YPP<strong>PROGRAM</strong> CriteriaThe following are minimum requirements to be eligible for the YPP:n Be 32 years of age or younger.n Have a Master’s degree or equivalent.n Be fluent in English.n Be fully proficient in one or more of the Bank’s working languages: Arabic, Chinese,French, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.n Specialize in a field relevant to the World Bank’s operations such as economics, finance,education, public health, social sciences, engineering, urban planning, and naturalresource management.n Have at least 3 years of relevant experience at the policy level or continued academicstudy at the doctoral level.In order to be competitive for the limited number of positions, a combinationof the following credentials is highly desirable:n Display a commitment and passion for international development.n Possess outstanding academic credentials.n Exhibit excellent client engagement and team leadership skills.n Have international development country experience.Peer Mentors: Assist new recruits intheir transition to the Bank.YP Program Office: Supports YPsprofessional and cultural integration intothe Bank through mentoring, careerguidance, and advice.COMPENSATION & BENEFITSCompensation: YPs receive aninternationally competitive packagebased on their academic andprofessional experience.Benefits: The Bank offers a generousbenefits package, including a pensionplan, health insurance, and paid leaveand relocation benefits.For additional information, please visit us at www.worldbank.org/jobs
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