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As is the case at most top development organizations, jobs at the World Bank are highly competitive. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t ways to stand out from the competition.
In this edition of Career Hub, I’m sharing insights from a former top World Bank recruiter on how to increase your chances as an applicant. Plus, you can explore new job opportunities at UN Women, U.S. Pharmacopeia, and many more top development organizations.
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Top jobs this week
Communications Specialist
U.S. Pharmacopeia
United States
Global Learning Specialist (Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund)
UN Women
Switzerland
Senior Consultant (Education)
Oxford Policy Management
Pakistan
Resource Development Manager
Habitat for Humanity International
Costa Rica
Tipsheet: Applying to World Bank
Landing a job with the World Bank is a highly competitive feat. But we spoke with Roberto Amorosino, a former senior human resources specialist with the World Bank, to get his top insider tips on the application process and help you stand out as an applicant.
🎓 Check the education requirements. Contrary to popular belief, Amorosino said that holding a master’s degree is not always an absolute must for jobs with the bank. Play close attention to what is asked for in terms of education.
🔑 Field experience is key. “We value any experience in that context [the field]; that could be in society, voluntary work, anything that can help us to understand that the passion and the readiness is there,” Amorosino said.
🗒️ Be strategic with your cover letter. Your resume speaks for itself in terms of the experience you already have. Use your cover letter to recognize any gaps but express what you aim to achieve with that role.
Read: An insider’s guide to applying to jobs at the World Bank
You said it: Interview pet peeves
Last week, we asked: Have you ever interviewed for an international development job and never heard back? Or did the process drag on way too long? Let us know what you despise the most about the job interviewing stage.
Members-only jobs this week
Senior Protection Assistant
U.N. agency
El Salvador
Operations Accountant
Humanitarian response agency
United Kingdom
Finance Associate
Nonprofit organization
India
Deputy Project Director
International financial institution
Belize
Career advice from an MEL expert
“The world of MEL is constantly changing in terms of broad approaches, methods, and analytical tools ... one has to be a constant learner and a student for life.”
— Abhirup Bhunia, monitoring, evaluation and learning consultantEver wondered what exactly a "monitoring, evaluation, and leaning" — or MEL — professional does? Abhirup Bhunia, an MEL consultant currently working on projects for Palladium and many more, explains the role and how to succeed at it.
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About the author
Justin Sablich
Justin is a contributing writer and editor who previously led Devex’s careers content strategy. Before joining Devex, Justin served as the managing editor of Springwise, covering sustainable and climate-tech innovation across all business sectors. He also spent over 13 years as an editor and writer for the New York Times, specializing in digital content production and strategy while producing written and multimedia content on a range of topics, including travel, sports, and technology.
