Pros
- Diversity of people - Diversity of projects - Amazing benefits - 5 weeks off as staff, 2 weeks sick leave, pension plan, maternity/paternity leave, disability leave, etc. - A lot to learn
Cons
- Bureaucratic - it is extremely top heavy. There isn’t a lot of young talent. The WBG has the Young Professionals Program, but be aware that this is for individuals up to 35 years old that have a masters degree and several years of work experience. If you are in a junior level role, such as a Program Assistant position, it could take several years for a promotion to an Analyst position. Even then, there is no guarantee that you will move up as the department you are in will need to have headcount. It is easy to get stuck. - If you are used to a private sector environment, where you will be promoted after a few years, this does not happen here. I would recommend only transitioning to work at this institution if you are ok with slow career progression or plan to learn as much as you can in a few years and then take that knowledge elsewhere. - People are diverse because they come from all over the world. Again, age groups are not so diverse. Not a lot of young* talent as it isn’t recognized here. *(Young as in a few years out of college) NOTE: If I came in in a more senior role, I would probably give a better review on career opportunities.