The document discusses working for the World Bank in Washington DC. It outlines the World Bank's goals of ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity. It also describes the learning specialist role at the World Bank, noting it involves varied responsibilities like e-learning development, vendor management, and facilitation. Finally, it provides details about living in the DC area, noting housing can be expensive but nearby Maryland has excellent schools and living outside the city is an option for families.

1. Working in DC
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3. What the World Bank Does
 The World Bank Group has set two goals for the world to
achieve by 2030:
1. End extreme poverty by decreasing the percentage of people
living on less than $1.90 a day to no more than 3%
2. Promote shared prosperity by fostering the income growth of
the bottom 40% for every country

4. Staff Learning
 We have more than 10,000 employees in more
than 120 offices worldwide.
 Staff have very little discretionary time
 Effective practices in e-learning is essential

5. Getting hired
 Look for postings
 Send your resume or CV
 Receive a formal invitation to apply
 Get shortlisted
 Interview 1
 Interview 2
 HR checks background
 State department checks background
 Receive and accept offer
 Get your G4 visa
 Arrange your move
 Start work
6monthsatleast

6. Learning Specialist Role
 Varied:
E-Learning development
Vendor management
Learning Support
Facilitation
Everything else
 Things change – be adaptable!

7. Daily life
 Living in DC is great for couples/singles
 For families, there are excellent places to live outside of
Washington
(Maryland and Virginia)
 Maryland has excellent schools
 Rent is expensive compared to Kamloops, but comparable to
Vancouver
 You will have to navigate US State Department and state
regulations for things like driver’s licenses, Social Security
Number, school enrolment, work permits for spouse, banking,
etc.
 CALL ME!