WBG Priorities & Positions

 

 

 

Tackling complex, interwined challenges with knowledge, experience, and innovation

 

Priorities
People	Promote global health, inclusive education, and social protection
Prosperity	Invest in projects, policies, governance, and systems that create opportunity and prosperity
Planet	Provide sustainable food systems, water, and economies for healthy people and a healthy planet
Infrastructure	Develop safe and sustainable energy, transportation, and urban mobility
Digital	Accelerate digital access to create economic opportunity and to transform lives
Cross cutting areas	Issues affecting all areas of development

 

Positions
Short-Term (STT/STC)	• 150-day (or less) contract per fiscal year with no benefits • Short Term contracts in Fragile States can work up to 190 days per fiscal year • Health insurance plans are made available for independent purchase
Extended-Term (ETT/ETC)	• 1-3 years contracts with partial benefits • Benefits include medical insurance, leave, and a 15% premium • Extended Term contracts are renewable for a lifetime cap of three years
Staff (GA-GJ)	Full time employees with full benefits. There are two types of staff appointments: • Local Appointment • International Appointment The World Bank has ten grade levels to structure its workforce: • Administrative Jobs (GA-GD) generally require a Bachelor's degree • Professional and Technical Jobs (GE-GH) usually require a Masters or Phd. • Managerial Jobs (GH-GJ) thought leaders in their field and responsible for the management of staff, their work programs, and budgets