Benefits

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Competitive salary

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We offer internationally competitive salaries based on your professional experience and level of education. Our salary ranges are revised annually, using both private sector and public sector comparators in each country where staff are located. Special adjustments may be made to address compensation issues caused by high inflation.

Pension plan

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The World Bank Group sponsors a comprehensive retirement savings plan for all staff, which may be converted into a monthly pension upon retirement based on eligible years of service. Staff make regular contributions to the plan, and the World Bank Group provides a generous match. Staff also have the option of participating in the World Bank Group 401(k) plan or Country Office Savings Plan.

Mandatory Retirement Age: At the World Bank Group, staff must retire by their 67th birthday. All contracts and appointments must end before this age, and applications from candidates who have reached 67 will be declined.

Financial wellness education

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The World Bank Group offers financial wellness education, a financial assistance program with five types of loans (general, emergency, settling-in, education, and housing), and identify protection services, including fraud alert and credit monitoring.

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Build a long and rewarding career

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At the World Bank Group, your career is a journey of growth. We offer opportunities to expand your expertise, take on new challenges, and build a career with lasting impact.

Make a measurable impact

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Contribute to a mission to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet. Your work will help deliver real results through global projects that combine knowledge, financing, and expertise.

Mentorship programs

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Staff and consultants have access to various mentorship programs such as MentorConnect (a self-service mentoring program). The Y2Y (Youth2Youth) Mentoring Program focuses on special mentoring for staff under 35.

Cutting-edge learning programs

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Access to cutting-edge learning helps staff accelerate their skills and contribute more strongly to WBG’s continued success. Staff have access to hundreds of courses offered in-person and online (at your own pace) on a broad range of topics from language courses to leadership development, and various other business skills.

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Health care coverage

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The World Bank Group health plan is among the strongest benefits we offer. Headquarters-recruited staff and their eligible family members (including domestic partners) may choose from three comprehensive medical coverage and dental insurance benefit plans, with no pre-existing condition exclusions if enrolled within 60 days of start date. Staff recruited to the Country Office are eligible for a comprehensive medical/dental benefits plan for themselves and eligible family members, including domestic partners.

Travel and on-site health services

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Our on-site Health and Safety Directorate (HSD) at headquarters provides consultation and clinical services related to work assignments, such as travel medicine and pre-assignment medical clearance. We also offer a Health Promotion Program with ongoing activities to encourage good health habits for staff and their families.

Fitness centers & personal training

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To promote and maintain good health and well-being, we offer a fitness center at headquarters, fully supplied with state-of-the-art exercise equipment, locker rooms, showers, saunas, and exercise studios. The fitness center offers daily classes including yoga, cycling, karate, zumba, pilates, and other programs to promote and preserve the good health, morale, and productivity of staff.  Personal trainers are available to keep workouts fresh, fuel motivation, and make exercise fun and exciting.

Life, accident & other insurance

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We provide all staff with basic life and accident insurance at no cost. Headquarters-recruited staff can elect additional life and accident insurance coverage at their own expense. Disability and worker's compensation coverage is provided to all staff at no cost.

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Work-life balance & flexible arrangements

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WBG strives to help staff achieve balance in their work and personal lives. We encourage staff to work one day per week from home and offer flexible work arrangements that include programs such as telecommuting, reduced work schedules, flextime, job sharing, and home-based work. These arrangements are offered at the hiring manager’s discretion and are based on the needs of the business and of the individual.

Relocation, Resettlement, & Expatriate support

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For staff appointed to positions subject to international recruitment, WBG pays relocation benefits upon appointment and resettlement benefits upon end of employment.  Moreover, WBG supports families in their search for homes and schools. We provide strong support for internationally recruited staff and Third Country Nationals working in local country offices. This includes relocation and resettlement benefits, as well as mobility premiums and global mobility benefits, for certain staff.

World Bank Family Network

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The World Bank Family Network (WBFN) is a volunteer-driven organization of spouses and partners of World Bank Group staff with a presence at Headquarters and across 50+ Country Office locations. The Network recognizes that families in transition are best supported by other families who have gone through similar experiences. The WBFN shares helpful relocation information with members in both the Washington, D.C. area and abroad, and offers a supportive network through social, cultural, educational, and advocacy programs.

Childcare

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We recognize that childcare is a top concern for many staff and are proud to offer the World Bank Group Children's Center as an option to address these needs at Headquarters. Backup childcare is also available to staff who need emergency or temporary childcare. The World Bank Group also offers ​​​​a child planning benefit designed that can be used to reimburse staff for eligible expenses related to adoption, surrogacy, and child planning.

Lactation room

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Rooms for nursing mothers are available in a number of WBG offices.  These include special soft seating, breast pumps, fridges, and mothers-only digital access.

Generous leave policies

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To promote work-life balance, we have generous leave policies, including 26 days of annual leave and 15 days of sick leave per year for new staff. We support staff with families through our parental leave program, which offers 100 days for primary and 50 days for secondary caregivers after the birth of a child or following adoption of a child less than 12 years old.

With approval, staff may be granted (one day) of administrative leave per year to volunteer with a non-profit organization of their choice. We also offer compensatory leave in times of intensive and prolonged overtime work following operational travel, and emergency leave is offered in certain situations. Up to ten days per year of short-term family leave are available to staff who need time to care for family members due to illness or unavailable dependent care services.

Finally, the World Bank Group provides a global end-of-year closure of all offices between December 26 and December 31 to allow all staff to fully disconnect from work and enjoy time with their loved ones.

National holidays

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The World Bank Group grants most federally recognized national holidays for staff working at Headquarters and most national holidays for Country Office staff.