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What to Expect During the Process
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We appreciate people who act with urgency, take calculated risks, trust their teams, and follow through. These qualities shape our culture and the colleagues who thrive here.
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Selection and interview process
A structured and comprehensive process, typically completed within 60–90 days.
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We open jobs and accept applications, typically for two weeks.
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Longlist
We conduct an initial screening, often using screening questions, and create a longlist.
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Shortlist
A Selection Advisory Committee reviews the longlist and recommends a shortlist of three to five people to interview.
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Interviews
Candidates may have an on-demand video or panel interview. We prefer one-on-one interviews for depth and flexibility; some teams may also require a test, case study, or presentation.
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Selection & Offer
The hiring team chooses the candidate who best fits current needs. After references, paperwork, and consultation with the hiring manager, a Letter of Appointment and benefits memo are issued.
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Appointment
All appointments are subject to successful completion of background and security checks.
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Understanding our structure
The World Bank Group structures its workforce around varying levels of responsibility, expertise, and qualifications.
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Administrative roles
Administrative roles provide essential operational and client support that keeps teams and programs running smoothly across the World Bank Group. These positions are critical to daytoday business functions, supporting coordination, communications, documentation, and office operations. Roles typically require a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and offer opportunities to contribute meaningfully while developing a strong foundation within the organization.
Technical roles
Technical roles bring specialized expertise to the World Bank Group’s development work. These positions focus on applying advanced knowledge in areas such as economics, finance, engineering, technology, policy, and other technical disciplines to deliver impact for clients around the world. Most roles require a Master’s degree or PhD and relevant professional experience, offering staff the opportunity to work on complex, highimpact global challenges
Managerial roles
Managerial roles are leadership positions responsible for guiding teams, shaping work programs, and overseeing resources and budgets. Managers set strategic direction, foster collaboration across boundaries, and ensure results are delivered with impact and integrity. These roles are typically filled by experienced professionals with demonstrated leadership capability and subjectmatter expertise.
Appointment types
At the World Bank Group, your appointment can open doors to dynamic opportunities both locally and internationally. Whether you’re passionate about making an impact in your home country or eager to take on new challenges abroad, our local and international appointments offer tailored benefits, vibrant work environments, and the chance to collaborate with talented professionals from around the world.
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Local Appointments
Staff hired for positions that do not require prior international experience. These roles are typically based in country offices and are intended for locally recruited professionals who bring strong national or regional expertise. Local Appointments generally do not include international mobility and are aligned with local labor market conditions.
International Appointments
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Staff hired for positions that require international experience, specialized expertise, or global exposure. These roles are often filled through international recruitment and may involve mobility across duty stations over time. International Appointments are used for positions with a global or cross-regional scope and are aligned with international employment frameworks.
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Disability Inclusive Hiring
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment experience and offer accommodations throughout the hiring process and employment. Our Accommodations Center of Excellence coordinates requests with strict privacy and confidentiality.
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Read our FAQ to answer your questions about working with the World Bank Group
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