Is World Bank Group a good company to work for as a Program Assistant?

Program Assistant professionals working at World Bank Group have rated their employer with 4.9 out of 5 stars in 40 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of World Bank Group employees being 4.1 out of 5 stars. Search open Program Assistant Jobs at World Bank Group now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Program Assistant interview questions at World Bank Group .

Does World Bank Group pay Program Assistant employees well?

Program Assistant professionals rate their compensation and benefits at World Bank Group with 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 40 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 22.7% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Program Assistant salaries and benefits at World Bank Group .

What World Bank Group locations are top rated by Program Assistant employees?

Washington is the top rated World Bank Group location by Program Assistant employees.

What are the top reviewed jobs at World Bank Group?

Consultant (727) , Short-term Consultant (STC) (365) , Analyst (138) , Investment Analyst (107) , Intern (81) , Economist (78) , Investment Officer (67) , Senior Consultant (61) , Operations Officer (48) , Program Assistant (48) , Extended Term Consultant (44) , Operations Analyst (40) , Senior Economist (34) , Short-term Consultant (34) , Specialist (31)

What are the pros of working at World Bank Group according to real employee reviews?

"Great colleagues with projects require a dedicated focus" ((in 248 reviews)); "People in operational positions (working in a region or sector) are for the most part talented and smart." ((in 244 reviews)); "Good benefits and intellectually stimulating" ((in 222 reviews)); "Good remuneration and work/life balance" ((in 179 reviews)); "good salary and competitive globally" ((in 158 reviews))

What are the cons of working at World Bank Group according to real employee reviews?

"1. Poor management across different verticals" ((in 90 reviews)); "Slow career progression: I've seen people in the same position for 10+ years." ((in 78 reviews)); "No job security as a consultant and you are forced to worry every few months about the next job." ((in 54 reviews)); "IT managers are bad." ((in 53 reviews)); "Long hours and little to none work" ((in 36 reviews))

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World Bank Group Program Assistant reviews

4.9

99% would recommend to a friend

(40 total reviews)

Ajay Banga

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99% positive business outlook

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5.0

Culture & values

4.9

Diversity & inclusion

4.9

Work/Life balance

4.9

Compensation and benefits

4.4

Career opportunities

4.2

Senior management

Program Assistant employees have rated World Bank Group with 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 40 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Program Assistant professionals have an excellent working experience there. World Bank Group is rated 32% above average by Program Assistant professionals compared to other employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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40 reviews

5.0

Jul 24, 2025

A purpose-driven organization with amazing people

Program assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- The people are truly outstanding, always willing to support you from day one. - The company's mission is inspiring and clearly relfected in the operational work of the teams. - You feel that your work contributes to something meaningful and impactful in a global scale.

Cons

- As a very large organization, it can be difficult at first to navigate and fully undestand how all the processes work. - The learning curve can be steep, but there are always colleagues willing to guide and help you along the way.

5.0

May 15, 2025

Great working environment and teams

Program assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive salary and benefits. Great teams and network

Cons

“A rewarding environment for learning and growth, with opportunities to support impactful global work alongside experienced professionals.

5.0

Nov 18, 2024

Best Company to work with

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great office perks! Awesome treatment!

Cons

I can't think of any cons.

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