EFTA01145534.pdf

The World Bank INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT Cable Address: INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION Cable Address: Confidential January 14, 2013 Draft Memorandum of Agreement Between the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the World Bank) and Hill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) This Agreement is with respect to the appointment of Ms Gates Foundation (BMGF), Seattle, Washington, United a es, a ie or an c, un er e auspices of the World Bank's Secondment Program. We propose the following arrangements for the implementation of appointment: will be assigned to the World Bank Institute, Thematic Knowledge and Learning Unit (WBITL) on a mutually agreed date, as a Senior Advisor under a special assignment appointment for a period of thirty months. 2. official duty station at the World Bank will be Washington, D.C., U.S.A. 3. For administrative purposes ill report to Ms. Abha Joshi-Ghani, Director WBITL. A copy of the terms o reference is attached for the record. 4. No compensation, benefits nor expenses will be paid to by the World Bank other than what is specifically referred to in this Memorandum of Agreement. It is understood that the BM F will continue to pay salary and related staff benefit costs while is on assignment with the World Bank. In addition,. ill hold appropriate medical insurance to cover herself both while on assignment wi e World Bank and on personal business or vacation. 5. While on authorized official World Bank business, she will be covered under the World Bank Workers' Compensation program; the Bank Paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment policy (BPA); and Baggage Insurance. For loss of life due to an accident while on operational travel for the Bank Group, the death benefit under Bank Paid Accident (BPA) is $100,000. Workers' Compensation covers approved medical expenses related to injuries arising out of and in the course of employment with the World Bank Group at 100%, in accordance with the District o o umbia Worker's Compensation Act. The term "injury," as defined in the Act, means "accidental injury or death arising out of and in the course of employment and such occupational disease or infection arising naturally out of such employment." This program is administered by an independent agency. No medical insurance is provided by the World RCA 248423. LU WUI 64145 U3 FAX (202) 477-8391 EFTA01145534  -2- January 14, 2013 Bank Group except those medical expenses approved under our Workers' Compensate program. No other World Bank insurances, including Life Insurance will apply to _while she is on this appointment. The BMGF or i lmay wish to supplement her insurance coverage with travel accident/illness insurance. 6. The World Bank will bear the cost of any official travel authorized by the World Bank and undertaken by in connection with this appointment, according to the World Bank's Travel Policy. In addition, the World Bank will bear the cost of actual subsistence expenses (lodging, meals, etc.) incurred while is away from Washington, D.C., on official travel, according to the Wor ank's Travel Policy. 7. BMGF will cover relocation and resettlement costs between Seattle, Washington, and Washington, D.C. 8. is ineligible to participate in the World Bank Group's Staff Retirement Plan. 9. will be eligible to participate in in-house training courses offered to World an sta . follow the same annual and sick leave benefits as World Bank staff. However, the World Bank will not reimburse for any unused annual leave upon termination of the appointment. may use up to five days' administrative leave to enable her to p tial personal tasks associated with settling in at the duty station area, with her manager's authorization. 11. During the appointment at the World Bank, will remain subject to all of the rules and policies of the World Bank, exce t for those rules made inapplicable by the terms of this Agreement. In particular, will remain subject to all of the World Bank's rules regarding conflicts o interest and disclosure or use of confidential information obtained in the course of employment with the World Bank. Please refer to the attached annex "Conflict of Interest Guidelines for Seconded Staff' which is an integral part of this agreement. These rules and guidelines will be considered agreed to by the BMGF and the World Bank upon signature of this Memorandum of Agreement. 12 employment will be subject to a security clearance by the World Bank Group that will cover verification of educational and em loyment information, and investigation of credit and criminal history. will not be able to begin her assignment until the security clearance is completed. 13. It is understood and agreed that, pursuant to the arrangements between the World Bank and the BMGF, this appointment may be extended in line with World Bank policies, subject to agreement amongst the BMGF, the World Bank, and The length of the assignment, including extensions, may not exceed four years. EFTA01145535  -3- January 14, 2013 14. Furthermore, pursuant to the above-mentioned arrangement, may not be offered employment at the World Bank for a period of at least two years following the expiration of the appointment, except with the prior written authorization of the BMGF. 15. In accordance with World Bank policies, appointment may be shortened, postponed or canceled by the World Bank or the BMGF with at least thirty (30) days' prior notice in writing to the other. The parties will consult with each other prior to such notice being given. The World Bank is grateful to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for making the services of available. We welcome our continuing partnership with the BMGF on the econdment Program. Agreed: Agreed: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation International Bank for Reconstruction and Development By: By: Cheryl Scott Maria Dalupan Title: Director Title: Acting Manager Integrated Delivery Recruitment Unit Human Resources Date: Date: Attachments: Terms of Reference Conflict of Interest Guidelines cc: Ms. A, Joshi-Ghani HR Records/IRIS EFTA01145536